Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, McKeithen discusses her passion for the events industry. How I got here: I worked at NMAC for nine years, starting as the meeting registrar. When I was promoted to meeting planner, I honed my event management skills. Alison Jo McKeithen, MBA, CMP, 38, works in Washington, D.C.,

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

2018 Best in Show awardees and outstanding nominee s : "One Year Countdown to International Ornithological Congress 2018 in Vancouver," Tourism Vancouver. 2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. Nominated for its staff, leadership and facilities while hosting a legal industry conference in 2018.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

At Convene , we’ve made it a year-end tradition to ask ourselves this question: What’s the one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . In 2018, I expect to see speaker lineups at conferences and conventions feature a range of voices outside the old-school white male CEO mold. From Congrats!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. It’s going to get out there, so it might as well be out there in a good way.” — Darlene Somers, senior meetings manager, Association Management Center. “The hotel room is the enemy of the meeting planner. ” — Brenda J. .

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent in the 2016 survey.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A report from Tourism Economics reveals that, while international travel increased by six percent in 2018, the U.S. According to the results of the Decision to Attend Study, the destination is the second most important factor in determining whether to register for a meeting or event. saw a fraction of that growth.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

IMEX America’s biggest gathering ever propelled full-speed ahead on Day Three in Las Vegas, fueled by meeting planner and supplier energy and the usual steady supply of news and demos by properties and destinations. Smart Meetings kept pace with the biggest happenings. Download the full show statistics from IMEX America 2017.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Being the first Penang homegrown business events industry conference, it is vital for BE @ Penang to be seen as the benchmark for organising meetings in Penang. Being the first Penang homegrown business events industry conference, it is vital for BE @ Penang to be seen as the benchmark for organising meetings in Penang.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

is gearing up to host a slew of citywide conventions and meetings in 2018 that are coming to the capital for the first time. will welcome 21 citywide conventions and special events in 2018, with 422,434 total room nights and an economic impact of $361 million,” said Elliott L. “Our It’s never hosted its annual meeting in D.C.,

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. companies based on revenue growth, is led by a healthcare management company, but a close second is a group-transportation platform that meeting and event planners may want to know about if they don’t already: CharterUp. 5000, an Inc.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 20, 2018

INBOUND 2018 is one of the biggest marketing events of the year. Held in the city of Boston, INBOUND 2018 is a three day event filled with high energy, tons of amazing sessions and (as of 2017 numbers) 21,000+ potential networks for you to make. Britta Schellenberg, VP Corporate Marketing Ops, Brightcove.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Our most recent learning experience was the MOVE Global Mobility Summit 2018 held in New Delhi, India by Niti (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog , the policy think tank of the Government of India. — Urban Transport News (@urbantransnews) September 7, 2018. India’s First Mobility Summit.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

According to the Event Marketing 2018: Benchmarks and Trends report , t he majority (84%) of leadership—Vice President and C-Suite—believe in-person events are a critical component of their company’s success. This reflects a 32% increase since 2017. Bizzabo , 2018). Bizzabo , 2018). Bizzabo , 2018). Forbes , 2014).

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2019

Company name: Lineup Ninja Founded: 21 st April 2017 Web address: www.lineup.ninja. Bringing submissions and agenda tools together allows important details like speaker availability, AV requests and track preferences to be captured up front, planned for, and reflected in the final agenda. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Conferences.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 18, 2019

12–16 in San Diego, pre-registration numbers were up 3 percent over 2018 and the meeting was on pace to set an attendance record, said Darrin Scherago, CEO of Scherago International, who manages the PAG event. More than 175 attendees canceled due to the shutdown, including 30 workshop speakers, Scherago said. Domino Effect.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The main stage hosted cosplay competitions and interactive games, fan meetings with e-sports stars, and a high-profile competition between famous e-sports teams. The sheer size and growth figures of ChinaJoy point to the event’s increasing success — the 2018 event drew in 350,000 people, 10,000 more than the 2017 edition.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2021

In early April, Meeting Professionals International announced the 2021 recipients of its RISE Awards, given to planning pros who exemplify leadership, innovation, and impact in their work. But he was able to land a position at NexTech AR, a tech platform that incorporates augmented-reality applications into virtual meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, their venue now boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. Take a step out of your meeting into the Courtyard and Garden, a rare asset within a city.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 25, 2019

As a result, medical meetings are finding other ways to demonstrate their value to current and prospective exhibitors. From beacon-collected data to lead scanners to third-party evaluations, here’s how two medical meetings are tackling the exhibitor ROI challenge. That’s a difficult thing to put an ROI on.”.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2017

Recently, Smart Meetings had the pleasure of attending the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado’s first-ever two day annual conference. MIC of Colorado is a coalition made up of 13 organizations involved in the meetings and events industry. The conference also featured a star-studded list of keynote speakers.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

It’s idyllic for you, speakers and attendees. A post shared by Terranea Resort (@terranearesort) on Jan 25, 2018 at 4:30pm PST. A post shared by Faena (@faena) on Feb 4, 2018 at 8:28am PST. of event space, with five meeting and breakout rooms and a 2,900-square-foot amphitheater. of event space is yours for the taking.

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Eventory

JUNE 28, 2018

We talked with Bernard about the case of The Yacht Racing Forum 2017, which took place on 27-28th of November in Aarhus, Denmark. Between the sessions, people meet during coffee breaks, then there is a gala evening reception and they are meeting each other and listening to sessions. Eventory: How did you accomplish this goal?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Seventy-eight percent said they would continue using email marketing in 2018. Social media tactics were tremendously important in 2017, and that doesn’t appear to be changing in 2018. Locking down speakers and talent was the next top expense, at 32 percent. Top Challenges of 2018. Social Media Superstars.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

More than ever before, guests are searching for more than just a “traditional” meeting — they want personalized event experiences that will engage them on multiple levels. This is what the industry means when they throw around the idea of “purposeful meetings.” Open 2017 uses live polling to engage and delight attendees.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

For the 2017 Annual Conference in Roanoke, Virginia, next month, AORE asked presenters to self-identify in a number of categories, including race, gender, and sexual orientation, in order to bring in a more inclusive speaker lineup. As a result, some of the people who come to your meetings are “otherized.” MANEL’ DISCUSSIONS.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

In August 2018, when Mark Addicks was in the midst of planning his first-ever event, the MANOVA Global Health Summit, he was determined to make it a dramatic departure from the typical medical conference. “We The roster of more than 100 speakers also drew heavily from the local community.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In 2017, the pair launched Making Vinyl — an event for vinyl manufacturers, retailers, packagers, record label representatives, music brokers, artists, musicians, and enthusiasts to delve into vinyl’s rebirth alongside rock-star keynoters like Little Steven of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. “We Across the Pond.

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Marketo Events

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Did you know that 24% of global marketing budgets were spent on events in 2017? User Group Meetings. In this blog, I’ve put together 3 strategies for how to get the most out of your events as you plan your marketing strategy in 2018. What kind of speakers/presenters do we need? Executive Networking Dinners. Tradeshows.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Speaker Power. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2018

You found your keynote speaker , the PowerPoint slides are finished and the location is booked. A post shared by Sarah Doll (@doll.face.one) on Nov 27, 2017 at 10:45am PST. A post shared by ELneons (@elneons) on Jan 5, 2018 at 2:43pm PST. A post shared by Anna Quach (@ladesignboutique) on Dec 22, 2017 at 11:02am PST.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s also what powers the TED Radio Hour , a weekly program on National Public Radio (NPR) in which TED speakers are interviewed to more fully share their expertise on everything from colonizing Mars to understanding the power of kindness. a case-study example of how visa challenges can derail potential international attendees and speakers.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Teleconferencing was one of the most initial forms of virtual meetings. This AI robot, a Saudi Arabian citizen has already been a keynote speaker at multiple events across the world. Superbowl 2017. Winter Olympics 2018. Here’s a fun way to brush up on that event tech general knowledge. Hewlett Packard.

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