Shaping the Future of the Industry with Hybrid Events
Event Age by Swapcard
JUNE 29, 2020
A discussion on hybrid events with Jacquelyn Wells, Vice President of MDG and Walid Bengeloune, Regional Manager, Swapcard Canada.
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8 Tips for Your Hybrid or Virtual Event Marketing Strategy
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid and virtual events. This led to a quick shift in how to approach one’s virtual event marketing strategy. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble.
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Top 10 Event Planning Trends to Expect in 2024
Attendease
DECEMBER 27, 2023
In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. These developments impacted event professionals, creating a period of adaptation and transformation within an industry valued at $1 trillion worldwide. Because of the pandemic, events had to become more virtual.
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The High Cost of Hybrid
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2021
Our clients and leading industry associations (for example, PCMA’s latest glimpse or our industry’s future, the business recovery dashboard ) are turning their attention to future hybrid and face-to-face (f2f) events. Event teams from 2-20 are overwhelmed by the ramifications of hybrid events.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association
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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.
What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Many question the efficacy of these exercises while the future outlook is still cloudy. Hybrid is costly. Member considerations and communications.
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Navigating the Future: Top Event Marketing Trends for 2024
IMG
JANUARY 16, 2024
Hey marketing leaders, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the exciting world of event marketing trends for 2024! We are thrilled to share some insights that will not only keep you at the forefront of the industry but also empower you to get more out of your events. But let’s think beyond virtual meetings.
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Conference Innovation While Traveling at Warp Speed
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 23, 2020
During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. We are in the middle, I hope, of an extraordinary time in the meetings industry. What should we expect for hybrid or virtual conference attendance?
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From Clicks to Connections: The Event Attendee Journey Demystified
Attendease
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of event planning and execution. From initial event discovery to post-event follow-ups, attendees expect seamless digital experiences that enhance their journey before, during, and after an event. Event discovery and registration set the tone for their first impressions.
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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors
Attendease
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Educational?
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How the Metaverse Will Change the Event Industry?
GEVME
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
And it’s not just gamers or tech enthusiasts who are talking about it, but also Big Tech companies like Meta and Microsoft announcing various developments in this space – clearly signaling that every business and industry needs to gear up for it. But what is the metaverse and how is it going to impact the event industry?
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Reimagining Signing Ceremonies With GEVME Live
GEVME
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Traditionally, these events kick off with formal speeches from dignitaries, leading on to the signing on paper to the final photo session to mark the milestone event followed by a networking session with the participants. We signed a Letter of Collaboration (LoC) which was a special event and the first virtual signing ceremony for us.
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Hybrid Events: One Event, Two Experiences
TicketBud
JANUARY 11, 2024
The events industry has gone through significant changes over the past few years, with the pandemic forcing us to find new ways to gather and connect. While virtual events demonstrated the power of technology in bringing dispersed people together, they also proved the unmatched value of in-person interactions.
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The Future of Event Planning: Trends and Innovations to Watch
Event Planning BluePrint
MARCH 20, 2024
The world of event planning is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technological innovations continually reshaping how we design, organize, and experience events. For professionals in this industry, keeping up with these changes is not just beneficial—it’s essential.
Hybrid Events: The Immediate Future of the Event Industry
GEVME
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The events industry has always witnessed an exponential growth yearly, as more and more companies want to have events to bring their people, their community together. This industry is all about people and strengthening human bonds. However, the pandemic compelled the industry to take drastic steps to survive.
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Future Trends in Hybrid
Eventsforce
MARCH 6, 2023
The staying power of hybrid is undeniable. While the events industry is now seeing a welcome resurgence of live, in-person gatherings, it’s clear that hybrid — thanks to its inherent agility as an event format — has become a trusted tool of planners in a relatively short space of time.
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Hybrid Technologies: A Stepping Stone to the Future
GEVME
JANUARY 12, 2021
We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. The events industry undoubtedly was hit severely due to COVID-19, and initially, there wasn’t much that one could do about it.
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GMID 2024: Events Scheduled for Global Meetings Industry Day
Smart Meetings
APRIL 5, 2024
Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale. Travel is essential to the success of the U.S.
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How Data Will Drive the Shift to Hybrid Events of Live and Virtual
EventMB
AUGUST 27, 2020
Like the rest of the industry, event tech company Aventri had to quickly shift its focus to virtual when the pandemic struck. During our recent virtual event, The Future of the Event Industry, we spoke with CEO Jim Sharpe about the next phase in the event tech market.
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The best pharma event management companies in 2023
SpotMe Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.
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SpotMe partners with Wordly AI to add live translations to events
SpotMe Blog
MAY 9, 2023
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 9, 2023 — SpotMe, the enterprise event platform that audiences love, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wordly AI, a leading AI-powered live translation and captioning tool for any event format and the largest AI translation solution for meetings. “We
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SpotMe partners with Viseven to transform digital experiences in the life sciences and pharma industries
SpotMe Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 20, 2023 — SpotMe, the enterprise event platform that audiences love, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Viseven, a global MarTech services provider that helps pharma and life science companies worldwide deliver trailblazing and personalized omnichannel customer experiences.
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What are hybrid events and why are they the future of event marketing?
SpotMe Blog
JUNE 29, 2022
During the height of the pandemic, in-person events shifted to virtual meetings. But now, the event landscape is changing again to hybrid events. . A hybrid event is designed to blend the virtual experience with an in-person experience. What is a hybrid event? Asking questions during the event.
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A look at RainFocus INSIGHT 2023, “Unifying Experiences”
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2023
Reflections on an industry shift for events and the future of event innovation By Rodney Hart, VP of Events, RainFocus The RainFocus INSIGHT 2023 conference presented us with a unique opportunity to bring to life the vision that we’ve been serving our clients at RainFocus – a best-in-class hybrid event experience.
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Trends for event professionals to watch in 2024.
Expo Pass
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Amidst the chaos of holiday events, we’re reflecting on our favorite moments of 2023—the wins and the challenges that will become next year’s funny stories. Getting a head start on event planning trends for 2024 will help you implement the newest strategies with greater confidence and capability. It’s been quite a year, planners!
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Endless Events Presents: The 2022 Event Trends Guide!
Endless Events
JANUARY 19, 2022
Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. What’s the best way to plan hybrid events? These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. A new year is upon us!
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Podcast: The Event Industry Through the Eyes of a Student
EventMB
JUNE 24, 2022
This episode of The Event Manager Podcast by Skift Meetings sees us joined by Panashe Mahakwa, a student at Vistula University in Warsaw and recipient of the 2022 MPI Foundation Student Scholarship Award. We’ll be looking at the event industry through the eyes of a student during this episode. .
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The Evolution of the Planner
Eventsforce
JUNE 29, 2023
In a world where unique sensory experiences are so very highly prized, event planners play a vital role in curating these unforgettable moments. From Logistics to Experience Architects Traditionally, event planners were primarily focused on logistics — that is, securing venues, managing vendors, and coordinating schedules.
Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.
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Hybrid Future: How Venues Are Adapting
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. Answering Hybrid Needs. And this has a lot of implications for our industry.
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Event Tech Hit by the Perfect Storm
EventMB
JUNE 29, 2022
It’s tough to work in event tech right now, especially compared to the all-time highs of 2020 and 2021. At the peak of virtual events some experts predicted a shift towards and permanently overtaking in-person events. Today, the narrative around event tech has changed. Today, the narrative around event tech has changed.
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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 11, 2023
With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. There were a few things that were revolutionary in terms of virtual events during the pandemic, first of all because we couldn’t go anywhere.
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’Tis the Season for Industry Acquisitions
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 3, 2023
Freeman strengthens its corporate presence with an agency pick-up; EventMobi buys a virtual-events platform to boost its hybrid-meeting abilities; and Hopin sells its core products to a videoconferencing competitor. We’re thrilled to welcome Run the World and immerse them in the full value of hybrid events.”
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Trends for event professionals to watch in 2023.
Expo Pass
JANUARY 10, 2023
The beginning of a successful event isn’t when the doors open, it’s when you’re looking ahead to the needs of your industry and attendees in the new year. Hybrid events continue to grow, they are the perfect mix of virtual and in-person. As of this year, up to 71% of companies have hybrid events in their portfolio.
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We’re Investing $138M in the (Hybrid) Future of Events
Bizzabo
DECEMBER 2, 2020
We're humbled to announce our latest round of funding for the hybrid future of events. This investment that we are announcing today isn’t just an investment in Bizzabo; it’s an investment in our customers and an investment in the future of virtual, in-person, and hybrid event experiences.
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The coolest ways virtual and hybrid events have evolved this year.
Expo Pass
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Virtual and hybrid events started out with two key goals — no technical difficulties and just making sure everyone had some fun. Organizers are now using virtual and hybrid events to wow attendees with interactive experiences, host one-of-kind presentations, and even create record-breaking revenue.
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Encore Plans to Help Meetings Industry Return Differently
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 1, 2022
Armstrong was Meeting Professionals International’s 2018 Chair of the International Board of Directors and serves on Event Industry Council’s Business Recovery Task Force. This Future Will Be a Little Bit Hybrid. Virtual is still present, but hybrid is flat. Hybrid is going to be with us for the foreseeable future.
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B2B In-Person Conferences Strike Back
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 16, 2023
Bizzabo Survey: While hybrid isn’t dead, community is the cornerstone B2B conferences are back and have no sign of slowing down anytime soon. At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike.
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Your Essential Hybrid Studio Checklist!
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Back in the summer, the Einsteins of Events put out an extensive guide to hybrid events. Generally speaking, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but we’ve summed various hybrid experiences into four basic models: the Star, the Moon, the Planet, and the Satellite. Why A Hybrid Studio? Happy planning!
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Socio announces Hybrid Games to hack the future of events
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Socio has announced the EventHack Hybrid Games , a 10-week hackathon that brings together 72 industry leaders, marketers, and journalists to square off and compete for the ultimate hybrid-crossover solution. The original EventHack was designed to help event organizers through a very dark hour,” McCarthy said.
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What the vaccine means for event access in 2021: is hybrid here to stay?
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
By Vanessa Lovatt, Chief Evangelist at Glisser , the virtual and hybrid event platform that makes every event count. . This hope is greatly needed in our hard-hit event sector, but how hopeful can we really be right now? The vaccination priority order simply does not support the quick return of in-person events.
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Expand Your Business Network with Management Events
Management Events
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
By engaging with industry leaders and decision-makers, you can unlock a wealth of knowledge and potential collaborations that can propel your business forward. By engaging with industry leaders and decision-makers, you can unlock a wealth of knowledge and potential collaborations that can propel your business forward.
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The Future of Events: What to Expect From Events in 2022
Momencio
MARCH 11, 2022
The events industry has faced incredible uncertainty these past two years. This can be said for the event industry as well, as high vaccination rates and cities opening up once again have seen a slow, but sure, return to in-person events. An Increase in Hybrid Events. An Increase in Hybrid Events.
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Beyond Imagination: Contemplating the Events Landscape 50 Years from Now
Eventsforce
JULY 7, 2023
With that in mind, could the future of the events industry be limited only by our imaginations? No one knows what time may bring, but half a century from now, it’s certain that profound technological innovation will have radically changed the experiences and expectations of event professionals and the audiences they serve.
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