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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

Smart Meetings

16-18 to have its first in-person event since 2020, the annual Academic Event Professionals (AEP) conference, to be held at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. The AEP conference began in 2006 as a standalone specialized workshop at the Special Events Show conducted by TSEC CEO and AEP Advisory Board Chair Sally Webb.

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ELI Subscriber Spotlight: Sally Porteous

Event Leadership Institute

Sally Porteous is the owner and founder of Red Lanyard, an event management firm based in Brisbane, Australia. After cutting her teeth on festivals, concerts, and expos as a music promoter, she founded her company in 2006. So I’ve created a coaching program that provides the backup for all the newly appointed event planners out there.

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Black Country entrepreneur takes centre stage with new events innovation

Prestige Events Magazine

A Black country engineer with a passion for sustainability is disrupting the events industry with a new stage innovation.

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Past, Present and Future

The Event Concierge

I have heard this many times over the years since I started my event planning business, which you know as The Event Concierge, in 2006. “Owning and operating a business is a full-time job and either you love it, or need to get out!” How did I get to where I am now?

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ELI Member Spotlight: Sally Porteous

Event Leadership Institute

Sally Porteous is the owner/operator of Red Lanyard, an event management firm based in Brisbane, Australia. After cutting her teeth on festivals, concerts, and expos as a music promoter, she founded her company in 2006. So I’ve created a coaching program that provides the backup for all the newly appointed event planners out there.

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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. First, you need to have clarity on your virtual event plan, and on your goals. As you use this virtual event platform comparison guide, you may consider the needs of your users.

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Event Tech News: Eventbrite IPO, PSAV Gets Acquired and More

Endless Events

Read on for more news and event planning tips to go with it. As a testament to the growing power of the events industry, Eventbrite has announced a $200M IPO in a bid to remain at the top of the registration game. The company launched back in 2006 and was the first of its kind to cater to small businesses.