Fork in the Road

JANUARY 22, 2013

The time we live in can only be described as bordering on the unfathomable: infants use iPads, celebrities show up at music festivals post mortem and human beings serve as wireless hotspots. We connect (meet), download (inform our colleagues about a project) and kvetch about bandwidth (time required to accomplish tasks).

Meetings 40

Meetings 2013 Social Media Wireless 40

Fork in the Road

JANUARY 22, 2013

The time we live in can only be described as bordering on the unfathomable: infants use iPads, celebrities show up at music festivals post mortem and human beings serve as wireless hotspots. We connect (meet), download (inform our colleagues about a project) and kvetch about bandwidth (time required to accomplish tasks).

Meetings 40

Meetings 2013 Social Media Wireless 40

Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On April 12, AFR Furniture Rental, a national lounge furniture rental company for live events, announced its acquisition of West Coast-based Kool Party Rentals. Schmitt shares three key benefits for event professionals. Better Pricing on AFR Furniture Rental Items for West Coast Events. More Rental Options.

2010 54

2010 2011 2013 Trade Shows 54

Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2020

In less than six weeks, we launched our inaugural virtual event (Almost) IN-PERSON for over 6,000 event professionals. Last week, Bizzabo brought thousands of event professionals together for the (Almost) IN-PERSON virtual experience. For a more behind-the-scenes review, check out this webinar with our event marketing lead.

Speakers 92

Speakers Events Technology Marketing 92

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Intentional Event Design ( ebook or paperback ).

Meeting Design 286

Meeting Design Meetings 2009 2013 286

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

For all of these different segments of the grain-based foods industry, someone had to go to a different trade show to get what they needed.”. PMQ Pizza Magazine has been a partner since IBIE 2013, staging “a unique town-hall-style pavilion” called PMQ Pizza Village on the show floor. Now, they can just go to IBIE.

Retail 45

Retail 2007 Trade Shows 2016 45

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. Millennials are the decision makers now.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Bizzabo

MARCH 14, 2019

San Jose is a beautiful city full of amazing event venues. Keep reading and we'll show you the 30 San Jose event venues you should be considering for your next get together. Are you looking to host a business meeting, nationwide expo, or private party in the area? 30 Event Venues. Winchester Mystery House.

Venues 48

Venues Sports Food and Beverage Entertainment 48

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The reinvented meeting included trips to the New School, Radio City Music Hall, and St. By all accounts, the 17,000 or so annual attendees were enjoying it just fine — as they had for more than 150 years, when the then newly formed association wrote annual meetings right into its bylaws. Patrick’s Cathedral. Compton said.

2013 40

2013 Sustainability Conference Education 40

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

And not just when it came to learning about the communities and subcultures of people who attend events like Bronycon, Military History Fest, and the World Taxidermy Championships. . It seems like you wanted to explore personal passions or interests or hobbies, as opposed to going to a professional conference or a giant commercial trade show.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows 2013 2015 Venues 40

EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has received a significant private equity investment, believed to be over $100 million, led by The Riverside Company. The platform came online for PCMA’s Convening Leaders that took place in January.

Event Tech 175

Event Tech Tech 2021 2022 175

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. 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. Our readers did not disappoint.

2016 76

2016 2015 Hotels Management 76

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for? The result?

2022 133

2022 2015 2011 2021 133

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 62

2024 2011 2013 Retail 62

Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Konduko is seeking several experienced, senior sales professionals with extensive experience of the event sector to join our global sales team and aggressively expand our market share within the North American market. Established in 2013, Konduko is a global event technology supplier headquartered in Biel, Switzerland.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2013 Insurance Global Events 52

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 62

2024 Retail 2011 2013 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 62

2024 Retail 2011 2013 62

SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. One of the many benefits is a hybrid element, which includes the best of in-person and virtual events. Virtual Conference vs. Virtual Event: What’s the Difference? Trade shows.

2021 130

2021 Conference Social Media Healthcare 130

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 62

2024 Retail 2011 2013 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 62

2024 Retail 2011 2013 62

Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

Learn how to host a hybrid event that combines the best of virtual & in-person experiences. Have you ever considered hosting a hybrid event? In light of recent developments regarding the coronavirus-caused COVID-19 pandemic, many event organizers have decided to explore new ways to bring people together.

Event Ideas 81

Event Ideas Social Media 2020 Conference 81

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. of event space being built alongside Seattle’s Washington State Convention Center. In the past five years, the convention center could not accommodate more than 350 event proposals due to lack of dates or space.”. “In

Hotels 89

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Speaker diversity continues to be a hot topic in the meetings and events industry. On average, across different types of events, more than two-thirds — 69 percent — of speakers were male, while less than one-third were female. The speakers and specific events they spoke at remain anonymous. “We

Speakers 98

Speakers 2013 2018 Trade Shows 98

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Trade Shows Site Selections 2001 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Trade Shows Site Selections 2001 40

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hoteliers, planners and producers recovered their footing, built new foundations based on skill sets that will be relevant for whatever comes next in the events world. And the meetings industry could be evolving to an even more powerful, effective and valued role in the global economy, too. But as months passed, resiliency rebounded.

Hospitality 105

Hospitality 2021 2020 Hotels 105

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Editor’s Note: This was orginally published December 13, 2013. In 2013, John Scalzi, a New York Times best-selling author and well-known figure in the science-fiction community, posted an entry on his popular blog called “ My New Convention Harassment Policy.” It’s a matter of ‘more or less likely’ to be harassed.”.

2013 38

2013 Conference Speakers Risk Management 38

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! There is no doubting the power of live events. Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. Event Technology.

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing 2019 Marketing 2014 98

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

It took a 100-year event like COVID—slamming the brakes on all in-person events—to finally get people to pay attention to virtual. On April 13, 2010, I moderated a panel discussion on virtual events for the International Association for Exhibitions & Events. Business Barometer: Market Caps & Valuations.

2021 111

2021 2020 Trade Shows Tech 111