PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

William Thomson (center) will take part in PCMA’s hackathon on homelessness in June during EduCon 2019. The average person in 2009,” reports the science magazine Nautilus , “was less empathetic than 75 percent of the people in 1979.”. Homeless individuals present one of empathy’s most difficult tests. Jacob Slaton).

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Are You an Expo with a Conference, or a Conference with an Expo? It’s not going to happen overnight.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2019

This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? I invented the format by accident 26 years ago when there were no expert speakers to invite for a conference on administrative computing issues in small schools.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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Eventmobi

MAY 27, 2022

What would a “year-long” sponsorship engagement look like versus a “conference” or event-based activation? Having all sponsorship benefits concentrated around a several-day conference may not have as much value for your top-tier sponsors that have year-round business goals. Event Industry (2019) and SURGE Innovation Pioneer (2018).

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 31, 2019

It’s difficult to determine what to include — and not include — when collecting attendee data at the time of conference registration. Data fields and pick lists should be normalized and updated across membership, meetings, subscriptions, and all of the organization’s other programs and services.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With the year 2019 round the corner, event professionals must be already busy with the planning of the set of events to plan and visit in the next year. Want to make a list of places to visit in 2019? Event industry has been witnessing an increase in the number of meetings and conferences every year. London Tech Week .

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 11, 2019

If your conference is like most, sponsorship revenue is underperforming. There are two benchmarks we like to use to identify healthy conference revenue business models: Industry revenue — 30 percent or more of a conference’s total revenue should come from the combination of sponsor, exhibit and advertising revenue.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2019

Organisers of the Event Technology Awards have revealed the first group of judges for the 2019 event, and it reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the event industry. Global brand GSK will be represented by director of meetings technology, Charlotte Hammerbeck, and her experience within the industry that extends beyond 15 years.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Event Wi-Fi company, noba, has partnered with brand new Venue Lab space, Magazine London, to provide Wi-Fi as part of a three-year deal. . Purpose-built Magazine London, which opened its doors this September, boasts over 24,000sqm of indoor and outdoor space and is the largest of its kind in London. Conferences. Brand Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal. Share your hot F&B at #MeetSmart!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

SaaStock boasts Europe’s biggest SaaS conference which takes place in Dublin every October with 4,000 attendees from 50+ countries in addition to a calendar of global conferences. Alison is an experienced exhibition and conference marketing professional with 18 years’ experience encompassing conferences, exhibitions, marketing and PR.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2019

The second round of judges has been revealed for the Event Technology Awards 2019, and the list certainly reflects the way the awards has expanded. As well as being actively involved in the industry, he has served as the president of ILEA Las Vegas and sits on the Biz Bash Magazine Advisory Board.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Leading UK meetings industry event, The Meetings Show , has announced the launch of a new initiative to champion young meeting and event planners. Applications for Tomorrow’s Talent will open in January 2019. Paul Harvey, deputy editor, M&IT Magazine. Patrick Delaney, managing partner, SoolNua.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2019

A new initiative launched by The Meetings Show to champion young meeting and event planners is now open for entries. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including: Ross Barker, commercial director, The Meetings Show. Paul Harvey, deputy editor, M&IT Magazine. Patrick Delaney, managing partner, SoolNua.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

First of all, the tool you choose should completely meet your business demands. About: This is a simple application that consistently makes the lists of the best free event planning apps, according to American wedding magazines. The post Top 14 Best Event Planning Apps for 2019 to Use Right Now appeared first on GEVME Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2019

For those of you who organize large annual conferences and trade shows, there undoubtedly is a chicken-vs.-egg Some conference organizers have responded by cutting 90-minute education sessions down to 75 minutes and then paring them down to 60 minutes. egg debate. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

10 medical conferences due to take place at South Wales venue in 2023/2024 ICC Wales , Wales’s first dedicated convention centre, will be hosting a series of medical conferences that will support the post-pandemic recovery of the in-person medical meetings sector and highlight the venue’s pivotal role in the recovery of the UK Meetings Industry.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We asked our community of meeting professionals what online tools they rely on to stay productive in the office and on the road. Psst, if you like this article, check out 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized and Free Meditation Apps for Event Planners on the Go ). Email is so 2019. GroupMe : Tops for texting.

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Event Industry News

MAY 16, 2019

As part of its drive to support and nurture young talent in the meetings and events industry, The Meetings Show has celebrated ten of the brightest up and coming event professionals at a celebratory lunch. Visitor registration for The Meetings Show is open now – visit www.themeetingsshow.com/register.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

Since first opening its doors as a brand-new convention centre in September 2019, ICC Wales has finally been able to celebrate a full twelve months’ worth of trading. The state-of-the-art South Wales conference centre has been making up for lost time during a busy period of activity.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. What does the constant struggle for budget by destinations mean for meeting professionals who rely on their services? Building new meetings infrastructure has long lead times, too. What is good for conferences is also good for residents.” A Double-Edged Sword.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level. anonymous user.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Virtual meeting platforms are buying, acquiring, partnering and otherwise conjoining with in-person meeting producers to offer full-service, integrated hybrid capabilities. What will that mean for meeting professionals? See Defining the Future of Meetings below for more on Intrado’s approach to hybrid.).

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

The business events industry will come together today to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy showcasing the value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 30, 2020

With so many great places to travel we help you narrow your search for your next place to meet with our Top Picks from The Golden State. When business calls you north, look no further than UC Davis for your conference needs, everything is already there. A trip to the Golden State isn’t complete without a stop in Los Angeles.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Meetings are more prevalent than conferences in the industry, with meetings generally being considered one-day events in which the group engages with themselves, while a conference is defined as an event with staging and speakers addressing an audience. Short lead times remain a trend in the industry.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Connect is looking to honor 15 event professionals who have spent their career moving the meetings industry forward. Honorees will be recognized in the print editions of Connect’s magazine, on our websites and at Connect’s annual conference, held Aug. 26-28, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But that is just one of the reasons why meeting professionals will be flocking to Columbus in January. Smart Meetings sat down with PCMA CEO and President Sherrif Karamat for insights about what to expect at the opening reception on Jan. His advice is to prepare in advance to meet with people you want to do business with.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Born from a joint venture between the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham on Centenary Square, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is an inimitable conference and events venue, offering to both corporate and private clients. Conferences. The Book Rotunda. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. magazine ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.—including magazine’s celebrated list of high-flying firms. 5000, here are some of the other meetings-industry companies that made the 2023 list. 5000, an Inc.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

Susan Liston, SVP, Aramark Destinations said: “Our teams are no longer just conference specialists, they have pivoted to become “architects” of the meeting experience and can provide the best value to our clients when they proactively recommend a way for attendees to connect to the local destination and be truly collaborative.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Recovery Continues on a Positive Trajectory According To IACC’s 2022 Meeting Room of the Future Barometer. The meetings and events industry’s recovery continues on a positive trajectory, with venues reporting continued growth in event volume levels, according to IACC’s latest Meeting Room of the Future Barometer (MRoTF) 2022.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She’s a past president of Meeting Professionals International, Chicago and has been named as one of the 40 under 40 in the meetings industry by Connect magazine in 2015.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has hosted its largest exhibition to date, as part of the ISBA 2021 Annual Conference (Independent Schools’ Bursars Association). Ian Edwards, Chief Executive, ICC Wales, commented: “We are delighted that ISBA chose our venue for their annual conference.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching. Be the first to hear 2019 study results on attendance list scams in the events industry. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and learning institutions, speaking on what’s now and what’s next in meetings and events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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