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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., And what about the expense?

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6 Valuable Insights That Helped Shape PCMA Convening Leaders 2020

Maritz Global Events

As PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 kicks off in San Francisco, we got a behind-the-scenes look at the insights they are using to transform their conference. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim. Pay close attention to each aspect of the attendee journey.

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4 Reasons Why Now is Ideal to Invest in Your Event Team’s Professional Education

Event Leadership Institute

But between that sense of nostalgia and everything that has changed post-COVID, it’s not only an excellent time to think about helping your event team learn – it’s imperative. Let’s face it – those in the events and meetings industry thrive when we’re together face-to-face. Use 2020 Budgets. Invest for the Future. “An

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Webinar: The Return to Face-to-Face: What Will You Do?

PCMA Convene

In the history of event planning, 2020 will be the year that brought the most cataclysmic changes. Events are going to look vastly different next year when we are all able to return to face-to-face. Examine crowd-source best practices for approaching COVID-era meeting planning. Until 2021!

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What Is a Campfire Setup & When Should You Use It?

Event Leadership Institute

Much like people sitting around a campfire listening to someone tell a story, a campfire session at a conference is an informal way of presenting and discussing topics with meeting attendees. Common features include: Location: Usually held in hallways outside of meeting rooms. There’s no need to rent an additional meeting room.

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Get Smart! There Was Never a Better Time to Up Your Game

SmartMeetings

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based based Events Industry Council (EIC). One aspect of the industry you won’t learn much about yet in the CMP curriculum is the virtual meeting.

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Designing for Your Event Objectives & More: 5 Key Takeaways from e4 2019

Maritz Global Events

Offering your guests spaces to charge their devices or catch up on email helps keep them immersed in your event and not retreating back to their rooms, where the call of the bed and TV may keep them there. Looking Ahead to 2020. The destination and our event team have some pretty big shoes to fill.

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