Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident. She is president and founder of Arts of Meeting LLC. She says, “There were no post-secondary schools with meeting and event planning/management offered; many of us fell into the career without knowing anything about it.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Challenges abound for event professionals looking to reduce housing block commitments. Member considerations and communications. Health, safety and duty of care. Mitigating Financial Risk.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Becoming an Event Professional While her formal education background is centered around history, education and administration, which she originally studied with the goal of entering a career in academia and research, Legrand quickly found it was not her most authentic space. But she struggled to make time to study and prepare.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Where healthcare professionals share design and architecture ideas 1998 was the first year Jenabeth Ferguson, symposium director for Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo (HFSE), became aware of the expo, formerly Symposium on Healthcare Design. “I

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

The RCGP is the professional body for GPs in the UK and its mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care in general practice in the UK. We are excited to be running our event at such a fantastic venue where we are sure our members will have a really worthwhile and enjoyable time.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? When the World Health Organization declared the pandemic to no longer be a global health emergency this month, hardly anyone blinked. When the World Health Organization declared the pandemic to no longer be a global health emergency this month, hardly anyone blinked.

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GEVME

JULY 16, 2021

This course comes as part of NYP’s ongoing educational partnership with GlobalSign.in (GEVME’s parent company) to nurture Singapore’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) industry capabilities and foster the next generation of event managers. More details on the curriculum can be found here. “In

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know. Q: How would you define your professional title? It’s (about) the data and education. A: Cannabis travel consultant.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consider physicians, hospital administrators, medical society members, patients, policymakers, and other healthcare professionals. How can your event enhance their knowledge, skills, and professional opportunities? For physicians, highlight CME credit opportunities, renowned speakers, and insights into emerging treatment.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Certified Meetings Experts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. This is codifying best practices through robust continuing education programs, which will result in better service to clients, unambiguous internal metrics and career growth,” he said. “In

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CadmiumCD

APRIL 19, 2023

Continuing medical education (CME) helps primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals learn new skills, stay up to date on emerging protocols, and meet regulatory or employer requirements.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West. At the time, St.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

She learned of the CMP early on in her career in the meetings and events industry. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. It has not only shaped me professionally but has also contributed significantly to my personal growth.” It’s inspiring.”

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EventMB

MAY 16, 2022

Here, four event professionals share their event inspiration idea generators. Knowledge sharing is critical for technical give and take within the [events] community, helping professionals like myself connect with new people, understand more about industry concerns and challenges, and information exchange.” Everyday Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Advice from Meet Hawai’i on supporting the islands in wake of Lahaina fires Meeting professionals watching images of devastation from the city of Lahaina on the island of Maui may be asking if it is safe or even prudent to bring groups to the Hawaiian Islands now. The Hawaiian Islands are open for business.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 13, 2022

Delegates of the World Environmental Education Congress convene at the Prague Congress Centre. The pandemic derailed the 11th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC), which brings together the environmental and sustainability education community, originally planned for October 2021.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

When 2,500 meeting planners gathered at the MGM Grand in the entertainment capital of the world to learn and connect, it was inevitable that a party was going to break out. The Northern California Chapter was recognized for Marketplace Excellence and Educational Programming (also given to the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter).

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

The widespread adoption of online events presents new revenue opportunities that associations can capitalize on as they return to meeting in person—even with very limited human resources. After your event ends, the conference app can serve as a persistent digital home for member networking, industry education and entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

The 8th annual Smart Woman Summit at New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square was dedicated to event professionals who perform at the highest levels. “By By recognizing brilliance, we encourage more exceptional work and normalize stepping up, innovating and taking chances,” said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO. “By

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MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2023

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Meet MeetingsNet Changemaker Maxwell Kelly and read up on the lastest industry A.I. But now, a wave of thought leaders in the business events industry are more closely examining its potential—and starting to make use of emerging tools.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners, is calling for applications for its 2023 programme. It is part of The Meetings Show’s commitment to provide a platform for the next generation and play an integral role in safeguarding the future of the events industry.

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Strengthening Your Professional Network Thriving in the current business landscape hinges on a solid professional network. Imagine participating in 1-to-1 meetings that are not just random, but carefully selected and customized to meet your specific business requirements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2022

name: Meet Events Ltd Date formed: July 2019 (8 months before Covid!) Formation: The team is made up largely of senior ex BCD employees who share a common vision of providing a highly personalised and professional services to clients delivered with a “can do” attitude. Mantra: Delivering excellence. Sometimes you get the timing right….)

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Designed to harness the expertise, passion, and local knowledge of key influencers from across Blackpool, the programme will bring together a diverse community of professionals. Speaking on the initiative, Julie Vincent, Head of MeetBlackpool, said: “The meetings and events industry in Blackpool has a positive impact on the local economy.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis. But, you know, you have to start somewhere,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis. But, you know, you have to start somewhere,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

The more than 4,200 people who attended PCMA’s 2024 Convening Leaders in San Diego this week and another 700 who registered to stream the education sessions were encouraged to “Think Bigger.” Secretary Clinton called the emerging technology a social, political and economic challenge. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the words of the emergency alert system: ‘This is only a test.’” “The CMP [exam] was intimidating, and I am a self-proclaimed overthinker,” she says. Read More: CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Cynthia MacDonald, CMP The post CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Constance Samuels, CMP appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

The 50th anniversary celebration of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will be celebrated at World Education Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco next week with an estimated 2,000 meeting professionals from all over the world. The final day is all about action.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The emergence of the Omicron variant has put plans on hold, or at least reignited that sense of uncertainty. Graham Blair, Associate Director of Education and Events, Royal College of Anaesthetists. We spoke to three tech-savvy event planners asking them: How, or if, their event planning has been impacted.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Unbearable, earth-scorching temperatures posing a threat to the environment also endanger the health of meeting attendees exposed to such extreme heat. Event professionals must now anticipate what attendees will be exposed to even in destinations where extreme heat is not the norm. Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Non-traditional meeting breaks offer big opportunity for meeting profs Your attendees finished one meeting session and have about a half hour to reset for the next. For nontraditional meeting break ideas that go beyond the predictable coffee station, we rounded up a list of inspirational activities from across the country.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It provides employees with the opportunity to truly detach from work and connect and focus on whatever they desire–whether that’s travel, educational pursuits, philanthropy or simply just relaxing and resting. That is an insight busy meeting professionals can embrace. The program has two primary objectives.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

1 as National Hotel Employee Day in the National Day Calendar, recognizing the contributions of hotel employees, which are crucial in supporting the meetings, tourism and travel industries. “As And their resilience and professionalism has been especially evident over the last two years. Acknowledging Workers’ Efforts and Commitment.

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