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3D Technology Helps Transport Event Attendees Elsewhere

PCMA Convene

When Uber Freight, a shipping division of the San Francisco–based ride-sharing company, ended its 2019 Deliver conference with the message “See you in Chicago!” They relied on drone footage taken over Chicago, which was used with an animation that transported Uber Freight CEO Lior Ron to the front steps of the Old Post Office, she said.

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Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

PCMA Convene

The transportation and travel costs have prompted suppliers and planners alike to think critically about smarter ways of moving AV resources. Use just a spotlight for your speakers. It’s not 2019 anymore,” he added. Looking locally to cut AV costs, Suriani said, has helped lessen the astronomical costs associated with travel.

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2019 Women In Tech Conferences: Empowering Events

Bizzabo

Last Updated November 29, 2019. Ready for the most authoritative list of 2019 women in tech events on the internet? We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. January Events.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Can ‘Broken’ U.S. Airlines Be Fixed? Senate Hearing Spotlights Consumer Frustrations, Airline Accountability

Smart Meetings

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, “Enhancing Consumer Protections and Connectivity in Air Transportation,” William J. In 2020, the Department of Transportation received nearly 30,000 airline refund complaints, more than a 4,600% increase from 2019. In a March 23 testimony before the U.S.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? These data protection measures serve as the backbone of 2019’s cybersecurity efforts. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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How to Turn Around Your Sponsorship Revenue

Velvet Chainsaw

Start with their goals, and include appropriate à la carte items for each, along these lines: Education champion/thought leader — keynote speakers, session recordings, scheduled replays, webinars, session tracks, speaking slots, awards. VIP experiences — special access passes for top clients, leader event sponsor.

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Top 10 Event-Tech Trends for 2019

Hubilo Blog

Here are our predictions for event-tech trends in 2019 : 1. Alternate reality transports attendees while ensuring that attendees remain connected to the event. . From event info, schedule, speaker information to exclusive event networking features, it’s all in the palm of their hands. Facial Recognition. Augmented Reality.