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8 Technologies That Will Make Events Stand Out in 2019

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Not only do I believe this trend fully materialized, I believe it continues to grow in importance today, in 2019. As the Event App Bible notes, GDPR compliance and Apple App Store updates relating to templated apps released in 2017 are both concerns for mobile app producers. 3 New Event Trends for 2019. Interactivity.

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Meetings industry shares optimistic outlook for 2019

Event Industry News

The UK’s meetings industry is looking towards 2019 with optimism following a successful summer and an uplift in enquiries for the year ahead. The industry also experienced an increase of around 7% in average enquiry levels between June and August compared to the same period in 2017, indicating further sustained growth into 2019.

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ESSA announces finalists for 2019 ESSA Awards

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlists for the annual ESSA Awards, which will be presented during at the ESSA Chairman’s Dinner and Awards Night 2019 being held at Arena MK on Thursday, November 28, 2019. montage of 2018 award winners.

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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019

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At ADMEI 2019, the annual gathering of DMCs from around the world, four people who lived through worst-case scenarios in Houston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Las Vegas described their experiences—and the lessons learned. Related : ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019. Strangers Stepped Up.

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2019 40 Under 40: Sam Edidin Jankowski, SmithBucklin

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As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Jankowski discusses her passion for the events industry. . Impressive stats: One client, a healthcare association, achieved a 45 percent increase in sponsorship revenue from 2017 to 2018 as a result of a strategic sponsorship plan that I helped to develop and implement.

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Unique Venues of London reveals 2019 industry insights

Event Industry News

Following its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Unique Venues of London has revealed its industry insights for 2019 from a survey of its over 80 prestigious member venues. The venues hosted a record number of events, 37% more than 2017, totalling 44,500. It is clear that the demand for event space in London’s unique venues is rising.

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Festival Executive appointed for Leeds International Festival 2019

Event Industry News

A number of exciting developments have come to the fore as Leeds International Festival (LIF) makes plans for its return in 2019. LIF launched in 2017, and has brought innovation and inspiration to the city of Leeds each Spring since. I am so excited to get to work on Leeds International Festival 2019.

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