Event Age by Swapcard

JULY 27, 2020

2020 is all about innovative solutions to unprecedented problems. We've seen the events industry adapt to COVID-19, lockdown, the ban on gatherings and travel restrictions. One of the most prominent trends to come out of this crisis is hybrid events.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The last lecture in the University of Westminster’s second edition of the Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 9 th December. Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live and the Event Technology Awards , will deliver his research on technology trends with a twist – tech that’s not going to break the bank.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Zenus, a leader in machine intelligence and face recognition solutions for the event industry announces a key partnership with GO WEST 2020. Only in its third year, GO WEST has already become one of the fastest growing, premier events designed by event professionals for event professionals. Brand Events.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

Rather than relying on the AV crew at a venue, Mathy said that speakers are handling all the technical details on their own, investing in high-quality microphones and installing green screens in their home offices. “A Let’s say you have your event scheduled for December of 2020,” he said.

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All Seated

JULY 18, 2022

As in-person meetings and events continue to come back, campus design trends can provide inspiration for refreshing event venue design. Event planners and organizers can tap into the design, aesthetics, and experience that learning institutions provide. billion in 2020.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

The first six-week Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate course begins on September 1 and is eligible for 20 CMP hours. We understand the urgency planners face to understand areas impacted most by the pandemic, including risk management and reduction, new venue protocols, contracts and safer event design.”.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

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. Sometimes, the solution is easier than you think. ” Insight For All.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 31, 2021

Event designers are finding creative ways to transport their digital participants out of their houses and into the world. After a year of virtual events, surely we’ve learned a thing or two about how to help transport participants glued to their screens to actual physical places and spaces and how to engage their senses.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2023

One of the UK’s most famous live car shows is back for a ninth year at the iconic West London venue from 24 to 26 February. This February sees The London Classic Car Show, the capital’s premier automotive event, return to Olympia London for the first time since 2020. The show is the season-opening event […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2023

will be returning to the East of England Arena and Events Centre for the first time since 2020, on March 5, 2023. The show’s previous edition at the venue saw 600 attendees looking to grow […].

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All Seated

AUGUST 5, 2019

When making budget plans for 2020, here are three expanding and emerging event technologies to keep an eye on and allocate budget dollars for. Event Technology for Better Vendor Collaboration. Early 2020 forecasts call for a similar outlook. Personalizing the environment to match the event design.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 30, 2023

The event is headquartered at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, set eight miles south of Washington, D.C., though it will use a few other locations and venues throughout the D.C.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that!

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Easily customizable and available in all shapes and sizes, custom wooden signs are perfect for wedding venues, caterers, and other businesses that provide event planning services. With the invention of chalkboard markers, designs can be more vibrant and intricate than ever before. What are some DIY event signage ideas? .

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SmartMeetings

MAY 13, 2022

Tackle the challenges of Covid-era medical meetings with tips from Smart Meetings’ latest webinar with Kara Ferguson, meeting planner for American Society of Anesthesiologists, and Katie Bohrer, CEO of event design company Onwardly. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. To ask if attendees are vaccinated or not.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 18, 2021

While restrictions dramatically slowed down business in 2020, hundreds of thousands of event planners across the world depend on the event planning industry to support themselves and their loved ones. Therefore, event planners have had to adapt to keep their customers happy and maintain their livelihoods.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

Planners of the 2020 Deliver conference used 3D scan technology to capture images of the building for a background placed behind him as he filmed on an XR — extended reality — stage (right). A digital bar background created for a happy hour networking event also was tethered to a real location. Cassandra Costello.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As some organizations consider planning and holding in-person events and gatherings, and other communities are in the early stages of moving ahead, there are many new questions to consider. Developed in partnership with MPI, the course provides new ways to prepare event strategy, design, execution, and evaluation.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A particularly important conversation the guide highlights is the crucial dialogue between venues and meeting professionals. “A Some of the questions the guide suggests event planners ask venues include, “What can we expect to see as health and safety protocols at each stage of the attendees’ journey?” Amy Calvert.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For 2020, couples and vendors alike have adjusted by embracing micro wedding and elopements , reduced numbers, postponements and a whole lot of patience. We executed over 30 events in 2020 and not one of our clients felt that they missed out. When looking at potential venues, ask what their current policies are around COVID-19.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2020

GDC are a London based, event design company consisting of a close-knit team of design experts. Driven by passion and with over 25 years of industry experience, GDC transform environments through creative design. From initial consultation through to onsite build; GDC events deliver with innovation.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

You may have seen the news headlines or social media clips of a ten thousand plus crowd watching Eric Chou, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, perform in Taiwan – the first event of its kind since the pandemic began. The online certificate course is designed to provide planners with the resources to implement safer event design.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. Length: 6 Weeks Online.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Who would have known that 2020 would go down as one of the most influential years- if not the most influential year- for virtual events in history? Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Bringing diversity and inclusion into your workplace, or events is a journey; a thoughtful, meaningful, inclusive process is essential,” Dasher said. “It In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. It isn’t a quick fix,” she continued. “It Of meeting planners, 68.3 percent are white, 8.6

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of in 2021: . In 2020, we witnessed a seismic shift of the entire industry to the virtual space, albeit forcefully. It was the year filled with change and not so pleasant surprises.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 26, 2022

Event technology is developing rapidly and unconventional platforms are becoming more popular. It is now an expectation for organizations to consider ESG values when planning an event and making business decisions. The event industry has come a long way since March 2020.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

It’s something event planners have been dealing with in every aspect of their job. But 2020, we saw some truly significant changes due to the dramatic impact of the Covid-19. Event design has changed, venue operations have changed and how attendees consume content has changed. Helping Develop Hybrid Events.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Dictionary definition: “Transmit or receive live video and audio coverage of an event over the Internet”. Broadcast events. Hybrid events. Multi-venue events. Posting event-based video and audio content after the event for people to watch is not considered live streaming, as it’s not live.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for 2020. 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Decibel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For crowd management, there is a industry standard protocol for the planning of large scale events. We HIGHLY recommend reading and following this protocol on your events. When producing large scale events, the plan is key. Your matrix must be based on the circumstances of your event. Venue Design.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 21, 2020

The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto hired Fifth Element Group to inspire 140 high profile event professionals who would potentially book the venue’s recently redesigned Ballroom. The mission was to completely transform the iconic room from its classic British royalty appeal and create an experience that would blow them away.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. The venue was being commandeered as a temporary Emergency Intake Site and was not going to be available for groups. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice. Engaging Audiences.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

What time will the performers arrive at the venue? How far is parking from the venue? Where should the performers enter the venue? Course Domains: G: Meeting or Event Design. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Certificate. Start Date: January 14, 2020. Is complimentary parking available?

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

And the more scalable events are, the easier it gets to achieve these goals. Virtual events make scaling things such as event design, attendee capacity, networking rooms, etc., This frees up time for event organizers and marketers to focus on event engagement. Organizing virtual events saves time.

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Decibel Management

DECEMBER 27, 2021

And then, you’d wash, rinse, and repeat with another large-scale event a month or two later. And then, remember 2020? COVID swept the nation and the world and all large-scale events were canceled or postponed. Some were held as virtual events. Here we take a look at six of those large-scale events that went off in 2021.

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