Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2020

Before COVID, the Philadelphia area was poised for another record setting year of events—concerts, citywide conferences, conventions, trade shows, galas, festivals, sports, performances, fundraisers, and special events of all kinds.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 24, 2024

Over the years, Dallas has grown to become a popular destination for the professional meeting and social planners that we have in our network at Unique Venues – and for good reason! This juxtaposition of modern and traditional architectural styles is also reflected in the event venues available to rent in Dallas.

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round up of top tech stories, we look at the latest trends in social media and what event professionals can do to boost their marketing activities in 2020. Uber knows it is one of the primary modes of transportation at events – and has designed a service around that.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2020

So, here are at the Event Tech Podcast, we dedicate ourselves to exploring all things related to technology in our industry. So, considering that the core of the podcast is event tech, it’s only fitting that we look back. So, without further ado, press play – it’s Event Tech Podcast o’clock!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Other ways to boost event engagement include adding some game elements aligned to your event goals, using new tech like VR and live streaming, and having a “why” for your event. Top New Tech To Use For Your Events. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101.

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

Making Event Travel & Transport Greener and More Affordable. With that in mind, the future of events needs to take multiple transportation options into consideration. Those crowds will have plenty of new entertainment options to choose from, too, including a new $50 million concert venue in the Warner Street Entertainment District.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 4, 2023

You could also encourage attendees to carpool or take public transportation to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. AR can be used to provide interactive product demos or to create scavenger hunts that allow attendees to explore a venue or exhibition hall.

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InCharged

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Scope of Portable Wi-Fi Portable Wi-Fi finds its rightful place in various settings, from corporate events to large-scale festivals and trade shows. With a router, you can bring high-speed internet to even the most remote venues, ensuring that every attendee stays connected.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Here, we explore trending sustainability news and ideas for corporate trade show marketers: Sustainability Driving Campaigns This year’s CES theme explored stories about green innovations, which led to companies dedicating substantial square footage to their own sustainability stories, green products and partnerships. 30 to Feb.

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2019

EventCity is one of the largest “blank canvas” exhibition and multi-purpose event venues in the north of England. Boasting four halls and a maximum combined space of 28,000m 2 , it is commonly used for gala dinners, trade shows, meetings and conferences. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For younger audiences, a virtual event can be easier to attend as they may be more tech-savvy and more familiar with the virtual event platform’s interface. Here are some of the costs to think about when deciding on whether to run live events: Venue. There’s no need to source a venue or cater for guests, for example.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

These products have been manufactured for use at events such as exhibitions or trade shows and are portable, lightweight and designed for re-use at a number of events: Banner Stands Pop Up Display Stands Portable Exhibition Furniture Portable Display Boards Literature Stands Promotional Counters & Displays. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 14, 2017

The project team recognized the potential to introduce the venue takeover experience to the convention center landscape—and give planners yet another reason to book Las Vegas Convention Center for events. The post Tech Upgrades Coming to Las Vegas Convention Center appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

or clients (trade shows, charity events, etc.). Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Trade show.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At The Special Event 2020 (TSE), the industry's premier trade show and conference for event professionals, you'll connect with other event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors. This event includes venue executives, managers, and personnel from a spectrum of public assembly facilities around the world. Event Tech Live.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. DC is walkable and accessible, and our hospitality partners across venues and event spaces, restaurants and hotels are dedicated to providing an experience that will lead to client success.”.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For example, if you are planning a large-scale trade show with multiple exhibitors and sponsors vs. an exclusive sales incentive program with attendee travel coordination, the services required may be very different. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management.

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Bizzabo

JULY 27, 2018

Check out this list of 26 amazing Atlanta event venues. If you’re looking to organize an event in Atlanta and are looking for an event venue, this is the guide for you. Need more flexibility for your next event venue? Looking to plan an event in the Hollywood of the South? Table of Contents. Glenn Hotel. Delta Flight Museum.

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Stova

JULY 27, 2023

Virtual reality (VR), for instance, can transport attendees to far-off locations, historical eras, or fictional worlds, giving them a first-hand experience like never before. Creating Immersive Environments A venue is not just a space; it’s a canvas waiting to be transformed.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 11, 2022

The Ptak Warsaw Expo Trade Fair and Congress Center in Poland transformed 1.6 million square feet of its venue into the PTAK Humanitarian Aid Center, according to its website, “the largest European aid point for refugees from Ukraine,” which can temporarily house 20,000 people at any given time. Event Organizers.

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Guidebook

AUGUST 1, 2018

We did some research on some of the top trends at trade shows; check them out and implement them at your shows — they’re sure to get attendees buzzing about your booth on and off Twitter! Setting up a photo booth at your trade show is a fun and engaging activity for your guests! How will we transport this?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. Establish your max headcount and align it with venue space capacity. This may require setting up loudspeakers at the front, mid and rear points of your venue and/or elevating or suspending your speaker banks at the front of the venue.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

No matter the type of event, in conventional form, the purpose of every event is to get the audience to register for the event and arrive at the venue. According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

No matter the type of event, in conventional form, the purpose of every event is to get the audience to register for the event and arrive at the venue. According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

No matter the type of event, in conventional form, the purpose of every event is to get the audience to register for the event and arrive at the venue. According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Here are a few formats that you can incorporate in your conference: Trade Show. Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Equipment (AV tech). Shuttle or transportation service. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue. Large Seminars. Workshop Session.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Tech Insight-Augmented Reality. For example, Using AR at a trade-show, exhibitors can augment their products and give the exact look and feel of a showroom. Of course, without incurring the huge transportation and handling costs, AR features in the app makes life easy! Tech Insight-Virtual Reality.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Here are a few formats that you can incorporate in your conference: Trade Show. Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Equipment (AV tech). Shuttle or transportation service. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue. Large Seminars. Workshop Session.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This showed that events suppliers expected their revenues in November to be only 8% of pre-COVID levels, with corresponding figures of 9% for events venues and 13% for event organisers. A recent survey highlighted the significant impact on companies’ revenues due to the Government’s closure of events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

“I’ve had over-served attendees swim in fountains, attendees get a little too romantic on an evening cruise, and one had so much to drink at the welcome reception he became physically ill in the general session and needed to be transported to the hospital via fire rescue.”. Threw up in the room and fell through the glass shower door.”.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Coordinate transportation. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Here are the different responsibilities of an event planner: Choosing and booking a venue and/or a virtual event platform.

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Meeting Application

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

For large trade shows or exhibitions invest in a useful and handy event app that attendees can access before the event to see what is on and where. They can’t share on social media, interact with their friends, check in or in some cases arrange transport to get home safely. Event Apps. Charging Stations. Guided Tours.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. An example of augmented reality at events is creating an interactive venue map that attendees can use to explore a venue. For example, a trade show is a B2B event. Event tech.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Event Tech Live | Las Vegas, NV | May 1-2 The only hospitality conference exclusively dedicated to event technology, Event Tech Live will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada again this May.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

So when we decided to do something different for the fifth year of our Best in Show awards, it didn’t take long to figure out what. Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination videos, etc.

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