Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2019

In an event survey of 239 event and meeting planners from all over the world, 42 percent responded that managing the on-site registration and check-in process is the biggest pain point during an event [1]. It is also an excellent way to promote the innovative nature of organiser’s brand and impress attendees.”.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 6, 2019

The Business of Events has today announced an expanded programme for 2019, including its first international event and a new venue for its flagship Senior Leadership Forum. It is a truly exciting time for the UK meeting and event industry.”. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

IBTM has revealed first details of its 2019 Association Programme, which takes place on the afternoon of 19 November – the first day of IBTM World, in Barcelona. Conferences. The programme includes case studies, speeches and panel sessions from some of the leading organisations in the association sector. Areas of interest.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. The business meeting ended with a gala dinner honoring those who have advanced the field.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field.

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Gallus Events

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Barcelona, Edinburgh and London have all seen huge demonstrations in the last few weeks. In Barcelona demonstrations started after the extraordinary, and widely condemned , sentencing of seven Catalan politicians and two civic leaders. 2019 another monumental year for events. Among those events were demonstrations and rallies.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

While growth factors such as sports arenas, festivals and large conference spaces can “enhance the positioning of a destination,” of equal importance is the city’s ability to increase ease of access and accommodation availability, both of which are significant factors in shaping a city’s visitation numbers. Barcelona; 6. Barcelona; 9.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Designed to engage, support and promote the UK event industry, TBOE will take place during November 2019. Heather Lishman, ABPCO association director, said: “ABPCO is delighted to support The Business of Events 2019. Heather Lishman, ABPCO association director, said: “ABPCO is delighted to support The Business of Events 2019.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said there was “no concern about operations being disrupted” while at a security conference on Sea Island, Georgia. The airline will also add six more flights to Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Berlin and Shannon in the Republic of Ireland. United Airlines Bulks Up in Summer 2023.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 10, 2019

The Cvent Excellence Awards feature 12 unique categories which reflect the wide impact technology has on the meetings, events, and hospitality ecosystem. The 2019 winners include: Meetings and Events. BCD Meetings & Events. Strategic Meetings Management Program of the Year. Cvent’s Top Meetings Destination.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

9th International Public Markets Conference. June 6-8, 2019. We are about placemaking,” said Kelly Verel, vice president of PPS and a key strategist in planning the 10th International Public Markets Conference, set to take place in London in 2019. Event Details. London, England. What It’s All About. Why We Like It.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 13, 2019

On 6 th November 2019, The Mermaid London in Blackfriars will host The Business of Events coveted Senior Leadership Forum and Reception. It is a truly exciting time for the UK meeting and event industry.”. Conferences. The programme also features events in Wales and Scotland. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Exhibitions.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrown meeting professionals in an unprecedented position with cancellations, postponements and venue closures affecting the course of the next few months, at least. 4 Tips for MeetingProfs Filing 2019 Taxes in the Year of Coronavirus. COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A recent survey at IBTM World finds planners expecting wider adoption in 2019, while a facial-recognition product won the show's emerging-technology award. Here are a few of the findings: • Sixty-nine percent said they will spend more on technology in 2019 than in 2018.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. Titled ‘It’s not 2019 anymore. The more we interact online, the more we need to meet.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The team was presented with one of the MICE industry’s top accolades, IBTM ‘Tech Watch People’s Choice’ award at IBTM World in Fira Barcelona last week. 2019 has been fantastic for us and as we go into 2020 we will ensure we are equipped to deliver the best service to our clients, as we have done since we started the business.”.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The Business of Events has confirmed ExCeL London as its latest official partner for its 2019 programme of events. ExCeL London joins IBTM, Visit Wales, ICC Wales, VisitScotland Business Events, The Mermaid London and Cvent as official partners for 2019. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, says: “The meetings industry has both a desire and a need to understand and reflect human diversity more fully. Planners, buyers and other visitors can then explore destinations, venues, tech providers and more at IMEX in Frankfurt from 21 – 23 May 2019.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

Prior to that, Maja served as venue sourcing consultant for Grass Roots Meetings and Events. The company has made over 40 bookings in international cities in 2019, including Riga, Barcelona, Timisoara, Sao Paulo, New York, Geneva, Tokyo and Geneva. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . The UN Conference on Climate Change was a massive event, by anyone’s standards. Some 20,000 delegates and observers attended the Ministerial Conference.

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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2019

The newly elected IELA board of management proudly confirms three women leaders in the exhibition logistics industry among its members: Mariane Ewbank, former IELA chairwoman 2016-2018, Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter, both new members elected for 2019-2021. Since the 2012 Barcelona edition, the committee is composed of three members.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The winner was announced at a graduation ceremony following two days of live pitching to potential investors at IBTM World 2019, taking place at Fira Gran Via Barcelona from 19-21 November. . We’re excited to see how the company will grow, both within the meetings and events industry, and beyond.”. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

VisitBritain today welcomes a new Eurostar and Virgin Trains partnership to offer a united travel service for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market, to drive growth in international business events to the UK.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

In fact, over 4,000 one-on-one meetings were scheduled in 2019 alone! Take your conference, training seminar, or trade expo on the road and host it in multiple cities around the world. For marketers, this is a must-attend conference. Key Takeaway: You work really hard to plan the perfect event. PI Live Advanced.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2019

GSMA, organiser of the Mobile World Congress, has appointed Giant iTab as its recommended ‘event technology’ supplier for its 2019 event. Giant iTab will supply a large number of its giant smartphones across the event to drive mobile app engagement and help visitors to easily find the information they need to get the most from their day. .

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Bizzabo

MARCH 7, 2019

Below, we've listed 20 of the top machine learning conferences in 2019. So without further ado, here are the top 20 machine learning conferences in 2019: 1. International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML). Start Date: June 9th - June 15th, 2019 in Long Beach, California. August 9, 2017. Source: Twitter.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

It got pushed to June and now is going to this localized, fragmented event instead of being in Barcelona with the normal trade-show presence. With the rentals you refer to, are those very small in-person meetings that are then broadcast or maybe there’s a broadcast studio at convention centers?

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Bizzabo

MAY 22, 2019

Ready to host more engaging and creative conferences? They also host amazing conferences. The 2019 conference featured three full days of product training, certification opportunities, keynote speeches from top industry professionals, and plenty of chances to network with folks from all over the globe. But that's not all.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

“We understood that this character would become a storyteller to accompany the participants through the long journey right up until being on site,” said Johnny Martinez, head of marketing and business development for event-management platform Shocklogic, which works with ESOT on its conference. The post Does Your Meeting Have a Mascot?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 24, 2020

DEV DAY 2019. DEV DAY 2019 took place in Berlin, Germany and was a joint effort between Twilio and Turbine Kreuzberg. Networking was also a priority at DEV DAY 2019 and event-goers were given the opportunity to connect with their peers and advance their careers by building long-lasting relationships. Source: DevDay.io.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We have come together because we love our profession and we want the events sector to be recognised for its economic weight, its seriousness and its ability to communicate live in a strategic way” This statement of intent speaks volumes about the agency’s interest in developing perfectly executed events that meet the needs of their clients.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That has led to a flood of people living on the streets, a crisis for their communities—but also for hospitality professionals, who want to do the right thing for their attendees, the locations where they meet and, not least, people in need of help. Murdock advocates that meeting professionals get involved at any level they can.

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