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The 9 Best Mobile Event & Conference Apps for 2024

Eventmobi

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. This type of tool can help you streamline registration, check-in, networking , and communication, all while making your event more interactive for attendees. Even attendees themselves enjoy using event apps and consider this technology an integral part of their event experience.

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Unpacking the Gender Disparity in Industry Leadership

EventMB

Skift Take: Gender disparity rears its ugly head once more. A new report explores why women seldom occupy leadership roles in an overwhelmingly female industry.

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CES 2024: Scenes, Stories and Showstopping Booths from Las Vegas

Event Marketer

The 56 th annual CES is underway in Las Vegas this week, and under the theme “All Together. All On.,” sea-to-sky innovations, beautiful and collaborative smart tech, AI for health care and sustainability in construction are among some of the hot topics being discussed this year. On the product and prototype front, innovations ranging from 3D printed teeth to yard robots to biometric smart locks and—get this, experience builders—mixed reality headset for spatial content creation from Sony, are ge

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Will Negative U.S. Consumer Sentiment Keep Event Budgets Low?

EventMB

Skift Take: The economy appears on the rebound heading into 2024 amid low consumer sentiment. Will downtrodden consumer attitudes impact event spending for this year?

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Is Your Meeting Storm Ready?

Smart Meetings

Storms have been hitting the Northeast and East Coast, causing carnage to residents, homes and those who were planning to fly into or out of the area. According to authorities, at least five people have been killed in Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina as a result. Nearly 89,000 New Yorkers lost power before 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to poweroutage.us.

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New and Renovated: Venues with a Vision

Smart Meetings

Spaces to Inspire Your Next All-Star Meeting An essential part of an outstanding meeting is an amazing location. These new and renovated venues offer the perfect canvas for the meeting planner’s creative mind. Maybe you seek a design-forward boutique hotel in the big city; or a historic seaside inn in a small village. The perfect event space is out there—read on, and maybe you’ll find it here.

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5 Ways To Power Your Event With Swapcard AI

Event Age by Swapcard

Artificial Intelligence’s (AI's) expansion has made waves across industries , introducing smarter solutions for complex tasks. But when it comes to events, AI's potential remains largely untapped. We've seen many AI tools popping up, but not many are custom-made for eventprofs.

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Aluvision Kicks Off 2024 after a Strong Year of Awards and Innovation

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA � Heading into its 21st year, Aluvision proudly reflects on the past year of innovation and collaboration within its North American footpr.

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Reimagining Mark-outs: Lessons from 280,000+ Lionel Robot Marks

Event Industry News

I recently caught up with Alex Wyatt, CEO of August Robotics, to learn how robotic automation has transformed Exhibition floor marking, as well as his vision for the future of show layouts and design. How did you get started in the Events Industry?

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Get to Know… Natalie Stanbra of Oliver & Bonacini Catering

EventSource

The Basics Name: Natalie Stanbra Company: Oliver & Bonacini Catering Director of Event Sales: National Director, Event Sales Years with the Company: Number So how’d you get into the events world? I was a host at the O&B Café Grill during University and really fell in love with the restaurant business. It was so fun and energetic and matched my personality well.

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Positive Predictions (Part 2)

Special Events

27 prominent event pros weigh in with their forecast for the upcoming year

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Identity names Olivier Vallee as Managing Director

Event Industry News

Identity, Europe’s fastest growing events business, has appointed Olivier Vallee as Managing Director, as the business continues its international growth strategy and begins another year as one of the most recognised events brands in the global industry.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Winners of the 37th Annual Exhibit Design Awards

Exhibitor Magazine

EXHIBITOR magazine is proud to announce the following winners and honorable mentions in its 37th Annual Exhibit Design Awards. Established in 1986, th.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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New sustainability consultancy launched by former isla & TRACE cofounder: Sustainability Simplified

Event Industry News

Former isla cofounder Ben Quarrell and major event expert Poppy Stephenson have launched Sustainability Simplified, a consultancy that helps event and media businesses achieve their sustainability goals quicker.

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Increasing Efficiency in Continuing Medical Education with the Society for Hospital Medicine

CadmiumCD

After nearly a decade with EthosCE, the Society for Hospital Medicine still finds it to be the best platform for their needs. The Challenge: Finding an efficient method for CME course creation In 2016, the Society of Hospital Medicine Education Department was looking for a more efficient way to create content. As the only professional society focused on hospital medicine, their professional development program offered essential continuing medical education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification

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How Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility are Shaping the Meetings and Events Industry

Eventscase Blog

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. As the industry continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for organisations to prioritise ethical practices and embrace their social responsibilities. This blog explores the significance of ethics and CSR in events, highlighting their impact on event planning and the overall event experience.

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Inflatable Costumes

Ins'Tent

Back to Inflatables Hub No matter your age, dressing up in costumes is a popular activity. Whether it is Halloween, a themed event, or just a fun get-together with friends, adding costumes to the mix can make things more interesting. If you want to wear a unique costume, an inflatable costume may be the right choice. Costume inflatables are easy to wear, come in a wide variety of options, and are very different from more traditional costumes.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Welcome To Skiddle: XLR Manchester

Skiddle

Join us in extending a hearty welcome to another new signing for 2024, an institution among dance fans in Northern England - XLR Manchester.

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Creating Your Event Planning Checklist

Master the Event

Have you ever needed supplies and ended up at the grocery store only to forget what it was you were supposed to pick up? Or, do you keep a list and write items that you need to pick up at the grocery store? I don’t know about you but I seem to be much more efficient when I go to a grocery store with a list. If I don’t have a list I tend to bring home a lot of groceries that I really didn’t need in the first place.

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DO YOU USE MEETING PLANNER SOFTWARE?

Master the Event

It’s a question that I often ask of meeting planners. Whether or not they use meeting planning software. While I have to admit most meeting planners do use some type software to assist them with their meeting planning, you would be surprised at how many meeting planners aren’t using any specific software at all. Some Meeting Planning Software Could Be Categorized Homemade I should elaborate here.

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Children’s Birthday Party Ideas and Games – Looking for Fun!

Master the Event

Is your child’s birthday rapidly approaching and you find yourself needing to come up with some great children’s birthday party ideas? Are you looking to make your kid’s birthday and birthday party the best one ever? When party planning for that super special birthday celebration for kids, there so many important party factors to mull over and consider.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Birthday Parties and Helping Parents 2 Rock!

Master the Event

I’ve planned more than my share of birthday parties. Some for business and many more for friends and family. And I can say that I have made a few miss steps along the way. If there’s anything I have learned it’s that the adults don’t control all things at kids’ birthday parties. Whenever you bring a group of kids together unforeseen things are likely to happen.

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Boy Birthday Party Ideas – A Superhero Party for Your Super Boy

Master the Event

Every parent’s goal is to make sure their son’s birthday is amazing, unforgettable and, well, just plain super. We plan and we plot and we go a little bit crazy trying to ensure that this one is the best party yet. And what better way to create a super party than to throw a superhero birthday party. Comic books, and superheroes, burst on the scene in the 1930’s and have been a prominent part of pop culture since.

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Best Christmas Cities around the World (a Photo Journey)

Master the Event

Christmas is a time when festive colors light up what would normally be a dark month. For those living in the northern hemisphere, December is the month with the shortest amount of daylight. So Christmas cities are a welcome festival of lights. One thing that I like most about Christmas is the spirit that seems to be contagious. People are nodding and smiling and wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

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Beyond the Trade Show Booth Design

Master the Event

Is your trade show booth design on its last legs? Is it a bit dog-eared and old fashioned? Has your trade show display seen one too many crowds? The evolution and innovation of trade show booth design is definitely on the up-swing. We’ve all attended and seen one after another trade show displays with a lack of booth design. If you want to grab attention than your booth design must be attention grabbing.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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10 Coolest Birthday Balloons You’ll Want for Your Next Party

Master the Event

Parties — especially birthday parties — are a great way to celebrate with friends and family. If you’re invited to a birthday party, your job is simple. If you’re the one throwing the party, then things get more complicated. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work needed to pull off a great party. Tips for Planning the Perfect Birthday Party Planning birthday parties takes time, energy and organization.

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