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Something is rotten in the state of meeting industry education

Conferences that Work

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. It is a seal of quality that is immediately understood and is one of the foundations for success in the international meetings industry,” she says.

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2020 Offers New Thinking on Technology For These 6 Meeting Types

SmartMeetings

Meeting Type Research. According to the 2020 Global Meetings Forecast Report by American Express Meetings & Events, here is the breakdown of the types of meetings and the percentage of time they take place in North America. Meeting Type. Internal Meeting or Training. Senior Leadership or Board Meeting.

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Virtual Event Platform Comparison: 2022 Virtual Event Tech Guide

SpotMe Blog

The type of event or conference, and the goals you have are critical factors. The timeline for your event or meeting strategy are key as well. Attending a regular company town hall vs. attending a user conference is not the same experience. a pre-meeting survey. For the user conference, I probably want.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? We all know masks help save lives—but here’s the clencher—are you willing to wear your mask the entire conference time? a concert, movie, trade show). Meetings Could Look Like [Way Outside of the Box]. You get the picture.

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Show lands its 14th consecutive year of growth at Ricoh Arena

Event Industry News

One of the first trade shows to grace Coventry’s Ricoh Arena has celebrated its 14 th consecutive year of growth at the venue – and has signed up for a further two years. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Add a trade show. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Give attendees a deal on your next event.