Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

New hotel room openings have soared from 3,222 in 2010 to 7,995 planned for 2020. This means that in ten years (2010-2020), London’s overall hotel room capacity has increased by 41%. Looking ahead, Edwardian will open the much anticipated The Londoner, the world’s first super boutique hotel in London’s West End in 2020.

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Event Farm

MAY 24, 2017

This is a guest post by Courtney Spero , a Marketing Communication Specialist at the Creative Group. The role of technology in meetings and events has moved beyond its initial purpose of simply providing convenience. You won’t get people to fax in their event registration or stay at the venue if they can’t hear a thing.

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round up of top tech stories, we look at the latest trends in social media and what event professionals can do to boost their marketing activities in 2020. Related reading: How to Choose the Right Influencers for Your Event Marketing Activities.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 28, 2020

Check out these top 7 event technology trends to look for in 2020 and beyond as event planners continue to navigate a new world of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. As you begin planning your next big event, it’s important to learn about these trends that may be here to stay. Artificial intelligence.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From live streaming to virtual audio—perspectives on the virtual event tech options available to event organizers from the CTO at a leading event agency. One of the simplest and most cost effective ways to take your event online, is live streaming and video conferencing. April 27, 2020. Augmented reality.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The wait is over… the 2020 edition of Event Buyers Live (EBL) will take place from November 23-25 at a location to be revealed next month. Following yearly feedback and regular contact with event organisers, EBL, the place to do business, has moved dates to suit industry needs. Brand Events. Event Tech.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

David Thompson, event director, IBTM World, said: “The much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch Report is an important gauge for the current state of our industry, as well as a valued and trusted source of information and industry opinion about what the future might hold. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Swiss-based contactless event pioneer, Konduko, has today announced the appointment of Mathew James as new VP for marketing and communications. Mathew will lead the award-winning company’s marketing effort in communicating how Konduko’s Kontactless Smart Events will allow the return of large exhibition events safely and successfully.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

EVCOM, representing the UK’s leading event management, screen content and film agencies and the EMA (Event Marketing Association), the UK network exclusively for the in-house corporate #EventProfs, have announced they plan to foster closer collaboration between their members in 2020 and beyond. Brand Events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

eventtech market in 2020, there are any number of ways to approach it. Event Tech Master Class: Blueprint for U.S. You will leave the Event Tech Master Class: Blueprint for U.S. Sales and Marketing with a plan or we’ll have saved you a lot of time and money. Event Details. Brand Events.

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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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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

They know and must know about the latest event technologies, easy-to use virtual event management platforms and keep themselves abreast of the new trends and perspectives that are shaping up in the event industry. Earlier event planners were measured on how they deliver in-person events at venues and their outcomes.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Visit by GES is returning as an exhibitor to this year’s Event Tech Live (ETL) and is gearing up to showcase the next-generation of its award-winning platform with the event industry. GES has been a long-time supporter of ETL, Europe’s only show dedicated to the world of event technology. Brand Events. Event Tech.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. Having the right technology to power your virtual event is also something to consider. We feel great sympathy for all affected by COVID-19 and the ripple effects this global pandemic has caused.”.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

Presenting on the Marketing and Measurement Stage at last year’s Event Tech Live was Keith McMahon. Keith is the owner of Venue View, an event tech company that creates virtual 3D tours of venues and events to maximise customer engagement.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2021

PMY Group (PMY) has today announced the acquisition of Etherlive, a leading provider of temporary and permanent technology solutions to events throughout Europe. Etherlive designs, implements and supports temporary and permanent technology solutions for events throughout Europe. Based in the United Kingdom ?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

It will allow organisers of large-scale events to monitor attendance. CEO, Chris Newlands, told Event Industry News: “Spelfie aims to positively disrupt the $144 billion events marketing and sponsorship industry, allowing brands to increase revenues by driving event attendees, influencers and their traffic directly to the brands’ websites.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As an event management software provider, we witnessed first-hand the crippling nature of the pandemic when almost all events got cancelled in 2020. When events are our lifeblood, we had the choice to either give up or evolve during those uncertain times. And the most important thing is that we’re not stopping!

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Event organiser, Informa Markets, has announced the appointments of Mark Temple-Smith as chief operating officer (COO) of the company, and Nancy Walsh as president of its fashion business, which includes leading brands such as MAGIC, COTERIE, PROJECT and PROJECT WOMENS. Both will be part of the company’s senior management team.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

Before the pandemic hit in 2020, the events industry was a well-oiled machine. Virtual and hybrid events were nowhere near as common. While every big event already had its own event app, event app design was something only a few businesses dealt with. Then came March 2020, and with it, huge changes.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has received a significant private equity investment, believed to be over $100 million, led by The Riverside Company. as a $1 trillion market opportunity. Glisser Raises $4.9M May 17, 2022.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

the eastside rooms is sharing details of its new state-of-the-art conference and events venue with UK buyers, for the very first time this week. The venue will be within walking distance of Birmingham’s two main train stations, therefore linking it effortlessly to its national and international airports. Brand Events.

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All Seated

JUNE 29, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO JUNE 29, 2020. Allseated is officially launching today the Allseated Connect Video Conferencing tool – a first of its kind communication suite that enables remote selling and planning of venue spaces and events virtually and collaboratively.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The eastside rooms is today announcing the appointment of Leanne Bladen as director of sales and marketing at the soon to open conference and events venue. The announcement comes at an incredibly exciting time for the eastside rooms as it strengthens its board to gear up for its launch in the summer of 2020. Brand Events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In Top Tech for 2022 we look at a mix of companies and their next wave of solutions, from super-smart apps building on shows’ reach, incorporated 3D venue maps, speaker holograms, the very latest hybrid platforms, virtual venues and much more. Trember: An all-in-one innovative event platform. It’s all here.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and industry engagement at event tech and production company Encore Global. The Cost of Talent.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 6, 2020

As an event planner, you’ll know what a logistical nightmare printing and scanning delegate badges can be. Yet getting it right is so important as it can have a huge impact on first impressions when people arrive at an event. For more information on EVENTIT 2020, please visit: [link]. Want to stay up to date with event tech?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The events industry’s successful transition to hybrid experiences will rest on improvements to the way organisers deliver content and attract new digital talent, according to Neil MacDougall, Chair of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

So this time we’re sharing with you a source where you can get 7 all-important event reports, all for free. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The hybrid event management company defines hybrid events as live-marketing plus MoSoLo (mobile applications, social media, location-based services), and ensures all of their clients are privileged to just that. Engage attendees with targeted event marketing communications. Event management. Jack Morton.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

This year, ExCeL will play host to over 400 events, welcoming four million visitors to a diverse range of world leading exhibitions, corporate events and association meetings. ExCeL has partnered with market leader, Ruckus Networks, to upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 5), doubling the number of access points in each hall.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. One such concept is Hybrid Events. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy. Create fun ideas for hybrid events and take over the events world!

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. One such concept is Hybrid Events. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy. Create fun ideas for hybrid events and take over the events world!

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. One such concept is Hybrid Events. Hybrid Events and Your Total Event Strategy. Create fun ideas for hybrid events and take over the events world!

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

He said: “The innovation over the next decade will undoubtedly reshape the way the industry manages, markets, and delivers meetings and events, offering event organisers a unique opportunity to take on a more strategic role within their organisations and, crucially, capitalise on revenue-boosting opportunities.”.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The shift happened quickly and out of necessity, but a tech disruption in the industry was inevitable. This year, Cvent made a significant investment in the Virtual Attendee Hub , creating a virtual event experience that integrates with their existing event marketing and event management platform.

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