Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2022

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its first members Annual Conference under its new ownership with Mandy Jennings who took the helm of the award-winning consortium in May 2021. A key challenge facing many member venues currently lies in the recruitment and securing the right candidate to take businesses successfully into the future.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. First, among the nearly 70 meeting managers at international corporations who participated in ICE’s research, sustainability remains a top priority for more than three out of four of them.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The ConnectMe app provides attendees with interactive elements such as live polling and speaker Q&A, the ability to see who else is in the room and at the venue via Room Radar, and to connect, chat and book meetings with like-minded professionals, bringing the best of technology to in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The meeting space, 556 guest rooms and 14 suites were renovated in early 2020. The 17 meeting rooms allow potential customers to host a speaker talk in the Crystal Ballroom or break out into smaller groups. of sustainable meeting space. of meeting space, including an Executive Boardroom and Grand Ballroom. of meeting space.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. We see venues, organisers and suppliers going at length to reduce the carbon footprint of events. . Venues are implementing adequate waste management policy and recycling different waste streams. Small actions help.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

There are plenty of options when it comes to 2020 tech festivals for you to enjoy, but we wanted to whittle it down to some of the best. Presenting on these themes was a collection of some of the most successful and insightful speakers you could imagine. Date s: September 17th & 18th, 2020. 4) Elevate Tech Festival 2020.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Hundreds of international and UK destinations, hotels, venues and event suppliers will be present while more than 40 hours of education can be accessed during the show, which continues on 1 October, both live at ExCeL, London and virtually on the Swapcard platform. Spotlighting sustainability.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

Earlier event planners were measured on how they deliver in-person events at venues and their outcomes. Top 17 virtual event management companies (event planners & organizers) to partner with in 2020 and beyond. The firm strives to build value by driving product/service innovation, process rigor and growth sustainability. .

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. In 2020, we witnessed a seismic shift of the entire industry to the virtual space, albeit forcefully. Secondly, not all attendees will be entirely comfortable with travelling to the event venue. Speaker Management. Session Production.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great. Diverted 45% of all waste from landfill in 2020. The new reality for venues is that they must find a way to sell and plan events remotely.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 12, 2020

Here are 8 of growing technology trends in 2020, and how they can be used effectively. On the day of arrival, they would be able to skip the queues, head straight to the facial recognition systems, and get noticed within moments – allowing them access to the venue instantly. Facial Recognition.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The hybrid multi-site congress “BOCOM – Experience Borderless Communication” on 3 September showcased how innovative technologies and empathic speakers can be combined to create a unique event with a global community of participants. BOCOM’s initiator.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The event management company was awarded the prestigious Campaign Agency of the Year award in 2020, and Canon, Ford, Samsung, MLB are a few brands that make up their growing client list. ConnectUp, a service that rethinks speaker meetings by partnering with local restaurants to provide food delivery to all attendees. Event management.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

Rather than leaving it solely up to governments to take action on climate change, associations representing industry and professional sectors that are not directly related to environmental health are declaring climate emergencies in an effort to encourage their members to lead the charge for a more sustainable future.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

While Wunderman Thompson’s trend talks mostly about foraged cocktails, the idea behind it — that local and sustainable ingredients minimize waste, cut shipping costs, and make meals fresher — has found support among convention center and hotel chefs and operations staff. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live!

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

– Over 170 expert industry professionals from 25 countries participated – Expert speakers from inside and outside the industry shared their vision for the future of the industry. The Conference opened with guest speaker Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of Web Summit, who discussed his take for the future of live events.

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 7, 2021

So, unless we are personally invested in an event as a sponsor, exhibitor, or speaker, we’re just not flying, staying at hotels, and investing any more time than we need to in most events. Tahira Endean – Head of Events, SITE global – Writer, Speaker, Connector, Collaborator. Collaboration. Follow Tahira Endean on LinkedIn.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2020

2020 will be ‘a year of reflection and change’ for the HBAA as it adopts regeneration as its theme for the year. 2020 will be a year of reflection, where our key strategy is ‘regeneration’. “We 2020 will be a year of reflection, where our key strategy is ‘regeneration’. Vanloo also shared important insights for venues.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

They offer a far better and sustainable way to bring people together. There are also insights available about which sessions, topics, and speakers were most engaging. In 2020, the Primetime Emmy Awards transitioned to an online ceremony because of the pandemic. But will they remain relevant in the post-pandemic world?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Created to encapsulate the best of physical events, broadcast, and digital experiences, enso delivers the ultimate sustainable and future-proof hybrid 3D platform for networking, collaboration, commercialisation, and analytics. The new hybrid world will offer extended reach, venue capacity, event duration, and accessibility.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight. Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. We got lucky,” said Graziano.

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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? We surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest virtual event trends for 2020. 2020 Virtual Event Trend: Personalization for Attendees.

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Event Industry News

MAY 14, 2019

The GSMA, organiser of MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), has re-appointed Giant iTab as one of its recommended ‘event technology’ suppliers for its 2020 and 2021 events following the success of the partnership at this year’s event.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. For instance, you can rent a smaller venue instead and encourage more attendees to attend the event online.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. I listened to speakers discuss efforts to make the city livelier for its residents.

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Nunify

APRIL 14, 2021

Most events on Nunify have speakers, exhibitors, sponsors & attendees log in from all parts of the world, 24×7. 2 days, 50 speakers, parallel tracks with attendees rushing in and out of sessions – This no longer needs to be the case with Hybrid events. Digital Future of the Event Venue.

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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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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

And now with live events returning and many companies rescheduling events which had been postponed in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and planning for 2023, this timely interview focuses on providing tips on how to plan an incentive trip with confidence, and with safety protocols built into it. They are looking for more sustainability points.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

When the inaugural Manova summit welcomed more than 1,000 attendees and 100-plus speakers to the Minneapolis Convention Center Oct. But we were having these very corporate conversations about waiting to do it until 2020. And because of the strength of the premise, so many of those speakers last year said yes. Mark Addicks.

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All Seated

JUNE 7, 2022

But although consumers have fully embraced online shopping, nearly half of post-2020 shoppers surveyed prefer in-person retail experiences. Events can adopt the popularity of the pop-up mindset by adding unexpected elements to their event schedule, such as a surprise speaker. According to recent retail studies , 76 percent of U.S.

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All Seated

JANUARY 3, 2022

Considering that what was en vogue for 2020 may not hold the same weight moving into 2022, this will be an especially exciting time to get the jump on exciting wedding elements. Couples are willing to cut back and achieve this with smaller guest counts, sustainable catering, digital invitations, or a desire to utilize local vendors.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Key Takeaway: TimesTalks is a great reminder to book interesting speakers for your events. But you do need to secure speakers that are interesting to your target audience and will provide them with valuable knowledge, an entertaining experience, or both. It's a shame because a spectacular venue can do wonders for your events!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

If people with COVID-19 are tested and diagnosed in a timely manner and rigorous infection control measures are applied, the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission, categorically in community settings in the EU/EEA is low. Check if your event venue is in a safer zone. The incubation period for COVID-19 (i.e.

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Nunify

APRIL 4, 2022

Since 2020 remote attendees love the access they got with virtual events. Value-based pre-event content like webinars, or podcasts with event speakers or other subject matter experts attracts your audience. Arrange a moderator or an emcee that manages both the in-preson & remote audience Have a dry run pre-event with the speaker.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

Science is in our DNA as a company , and this year we experimented with new learning environments by taking all 500+ guests to nine different off-site venues for educational sessions on Monday afternoon. Looking Ahead to 2020. Incorporate the Aesthetics of Joy. Happiness and joy aren’t the same thing.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5

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