Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. An event contingency plan ensures that every stakeholder, from your internal team to your speakers and attendees, has a great experience and a seamless transition. Hybrid seems to be the newest buzzword of 2021.

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Contracts Negotiating 2021 Speakers 89

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’re going to make events next year where people will be in Shanghai, New York and Rio de Janeiro watching our live performances with physical people in the venue, and will interact with people on stage, people who attend in person and those virtually. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event.

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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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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 107

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? Include improved ventilation as an essential C19 reducer when considering venues. He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer.

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2022 Meetings Site Selections Hotels 105

PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Metrock is set to announce next week a change in venue for the event — a location “down the street” from the Martin Center, he told Convene. He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Afterwards, it moved the second edition to Interlaken in 2020, and in 2021, it moved the event to Bern. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Why was Kursaal selected as a venue? Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. Event vision and objective.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Giveaways and speaker gifts. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue. Booking Your Speakers.

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Conference Planning Conference Speakers Sponsorships 107

InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Giveaways and speaker gifts. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue. Booking Your Speakers.

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Conference Planning Conference 2022 Speakers 62

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Check out these resources to keep your skills sharp for the rest of 2020 and into 2021. Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Our goal is to provide our community with the resources and timely insights to stay informed. Duration: 5 weeks.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Consulting Education 52

Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

” Experiential Virtual Events In 2021. Sarah then asks AJ what are some other ways that she’s looking to elevate in 2021. She says that her wedding clients are now turning their weddings into hybrid event venues. “We livestream the larger parties through the event. The Success Story Of Hybrid Events.

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Events 2021 Entertainment Contracts 119

Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

As we began talking to our client about negotiations on the finer details of the venue contract for their Annual Trainee Conference, we established there was no plan B should they decide not to go ahead with a live event. Brief – Graduate intake and onboarding programme – Can we make ours work in this pandemic?

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M., For the 2021 edition, the ShipCon organisers decided to spread the two-day event into a two-week online conference, incorporating gaming elements. These themed nights will be two hours long and will also include a keynote speaker, presentations and panel discussions.

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Contracts 2030 Marketing 2020 52

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. You always need a backup. We cannot avoid this.

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Travel Negotiating Sustainability Airlines 65

Bizzabo

MARCH 26, 2020

The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future editions. In the meantime, thanks for your patience and understanding -- and we look forward to seeing our global community of developers at F8 2021! Sign up here to have updates emailed to you directly.

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2020 2021 Events Travel 71

SpotMe Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

Cavendish Venues. London-based Cavendish Venues specializes in hybrid conferences and events throughout London. Because of a successful event history, Cavendish has been able to secure contracts with big players like BBC, Wells Fargo, and the Crown Estate. Check out the 7 Best Hybrid Event Platforms for 2021. London, UK.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Reach out to all meeting spaces, hotels, and venues. Maintain an Update Log.

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Conference 2020 Speakers Social Media 142

Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2021

Hybrid event considerations are top of mind for event professionals in 2021. If you’re like the majority of event organizers, you’re already invested in the idea of hybrid, but while 72% expect to engage in this type of event planning in 2021, only 24% have experience doing so. What is a hybrid event? Attendee Experience.

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2021 Technology Events Venues 78

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Researching, contacting, and booking different vendors, venues, and suppliers; Making sure deadlines are met and that everyone stays on track for (and on) the big day; Mitigating unexpected emergencies; Ensuring that the day of the event runs as smooth as possible, etc. Event Planning in 2021-2022: The Rise of Virtual and Hybrid Events.

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Social Media Event Planning Education Events 99

Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2021

Hybrid event considerations are top of mind for event professionals in 2021. If you’re like the majority of event organizers, you’re already invested in the idea of hybrid, but while 72% expect to engage in this type of event planning in 2021, only 24% have experience doing so. What is a hybrid event? Attendee Experience.

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2021 Technology Events Venues 62

Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

As of its 2021 Serve 360 Report , the hospitality powerhouse is on track to meet its goals in two of its four categories across all aspects, and seeing mixed status across efforts in its remaining two categories. “[But] that decision definitely depends on the local engagement opportunities. How to Be Leaders in Getting Back Up.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability 52

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

In Part Two of this series where I focused on in-person events, I talked about the difficult—but necessary—contraction on the supply side (at venues, hotels, and other suppliers) to deal with the dramatic drop in demand. 2021: The Year of the UX. Increased Competition Brings Lower Prices. In virtual it’s the exact opposite.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Operationally, your favorite venues may be much different as well. Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. Event Tech.

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Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 117

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Speaker and entertainment selections.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Speaker and entertainment selections.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60