Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2022

The Events Industry Council (EIC), the voice of the global business events today announced the election of its 2022 Board of Directors. I would personally like to thank the entire 2021 board, in particular Mark Cooper and Paul Van Deventer, for their dedication in what has been a tremendously challenging time for us all.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap to guide industry. Freeman and Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow are among the global organisations already using the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap to steer their sustainability journey. Net Zero Carbon Events launched in 2021 prior to unveiling its Pledge at COP26 in Glasgow.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Tomorrowland – a Belgian EDM festival and every music lover’s dream destination is a perfect example of customer engagement via virtual events. Read that last line again to fully absorb the potential of virtual events. Events have been an innate part of customer engagement and interaction for brands. Reimagined.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid events can seem like an overwhelming topic. By now you’ve probably heard the term hybrid, it’s all the event industry has been talking about lately. According to expert predictions on hybrid , hybrid events truly are the future and a critical strategy for organizers to adopt in 2021. Hybrid Event Examples.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2021

· RLWC2021 organisers have confirmed that they will deliver the biggest and best ever Rugby League World Cup in October and November 2021. · The global event, which sees the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments taking place simultaneously for the first time, will be played in front of passionate capacity crowds in a celebration of sport.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

The questions raised by participants during the first session of our virtual event series, Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events , prompted us to bring a fresh group of panelists, including a lawyer, for the second session we hosted in March on event safety compliance and legal liability. View the session recording #1.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

Heidi Legein is the founder and Chief Executive Guru at The MICE Guru, a full-service destination management company consulting in – and producing all types of MICE events for global brands virtually or in destination; all over Norway. How long have you worked in the events industry and what keeps you interested in it?

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

9, 2021 — 6Connex, the leading platform for virtual and hybrid events, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eventory, one of the top global event management platforms, to offer its customers an expanded range of services for virtual and hybrid events. About 6Connex.

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Glow Global Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Red carpet events are back, and they’re just as fabulous as ever. Event planners are accustomed to staging frictionless events – it’s always necessary to get guests checked in and to their tables as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Step up pre-event communication. A frictionless onsite experience. Give guests space.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2021

Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application. Categories announced Monday 6th September 2021. Applications open Monday 4th October 2021.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application. Categories announced Monday 6th September 2021. Applications open Monday 4th October 2021.

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Glow Global Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

So far in 2021, live events have returned in an altered fashion. Though the majority of the population may not be vaccinated until late in the year, event producers are finding ways to pull groups together in-person. Virtual events have worked wonders for inclusivity. Inclusivity and accessibility. Costs savings.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Heading east to Event Tech Live (ETL) was natural enough, but to ExCeL? For all the inspiration, direction and true sustainability event tech delivered through lockdown-era, the inspirational and the inspired are clearly delighted to be back in-person, under one huge roof. The exhibition superhighway? In short, wonderfully well.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2022

Chloe Richardson has joined Explori as VP senior corporate relations, acting as an ambassador for the global events community and championing the success and impact of corporate events around the world. In 2020, Chloe was named a member of Exhibition News’ 30Under3 0.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 16, 2021

The Events Industry Council is gearing up for a global economic-impact study that will quantify losses from the pandemic. It’s been more than two years since the Events Industry Council released the Global Economic Significance of Business Events study, and the world has been through a lot since then.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

The unknowns around hybrid events can make budgeting feel like a challenge. Here's how event professionals are approaching hybrid event budgeting in 2021. Budgeting for events is always a tricky task, but budgeting for a new event model is even more challenging. How Hybrid Will Change Event Budgeting.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Two years ago was also when I decided to launch a new events business because, why the hell not? A global pandemic seemed to be the perfect setting for such a venture. In fact, according to a report by Allied Market Research, the global events sector is expected to reach $1,552.9 Hybrid events are here to stay….

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One study revealed that 37% more CEOs rate sustainability as a top priority, compared to 2021. But as critical as it is, the question we’re all asking is, are sustainable events actually possible? First, let’s break it down into the core components we need to consider when planning a sustainable event. The main considerations.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world. See also : 6 F&B Trends That Will Shape 2021 Events. “A Click to see full results.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 7, 2021

Meeting and event companies will need to continue to offer remote work and other flexible work options. As meeting and event executives look at key metrics such as the labor force participation rate and venue booking data, the reality is that the hospitality workforce has changed. There’s a parallel there.”.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Sustainability should now be top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible, check them out here and contact them to take your future events to the next level. EventDecision offers brand new solutions for event planners. Click here to read more.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The brand-new technology uses satellite imagery to take photographs of different areas of the world, making it ideal to capture large outdoor events. Users download the app, select the event to which they are attending and receive instructions on where to be and when. More in 2021…. Brand Events. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Hotels and venues, too, are stepping up with protocols and GBAC STAR certifications , but, in many cases, no one is there to answer the meeting planner’s call. In his role as vice president with Sodexo Conferencing , a Paris-based facilities management and event services company, Sean Anderson has a wider perspective. Kevin Edmunds.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. The event also comes with a “built-in dilemma,” Lopez said — the toll the event itself takes on the environment.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 30, 2020

Following the tragic death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter global protests has caused the events, MICE and hospitality community to recognise we have an issue around the lack of diversity in our industry. Priya Narain – Co-Founder – Event First Steps. Caroline Jackson – ??

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The event planning process is a long and winding road with surprises around every corner. If you want to host a successful event that attendees won’t soon forget, you’ll need to expect the unexpected. In other words, you need to plan each aspect of the event down to every last detail. But organizing the event?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“It’s sad that the United Nations, which promotes accessibility for people with disabilities, in 2021 doesn’t worry about accessibility at its own events.”.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2021

Data can be a gold mine for event marketers. To overcome the event impact gap—and create events that deliver fantastic attendee experiences and incredible business results—marketers must look past intuition and tap into the huge wealth of data in their tech stacks. The event rolls around and they join virtually.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

Eventex Awards 2021, the biggest global event awards, saw 561 entries from 37 countries around the world competing for the world’s most prestigious accolades. Make changes to event sessions, activities, events, and booths instantly without the need to submit a request for changes. eventScribe Live.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. That includes new booths from U.S. A Moving Initiative.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. That includes new booths from U.S. A Moving Initiative.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Even with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberating throughout the industry, there is no doubt that events remain a critical part of most businesses’ overall strategy. Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Even with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberating throughout the industry, there is no doubt that events remain a critical part of most businesses’ overall strategy. Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 between 2021 and 2028, according to Grand View Research. With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. Professional Credibility.

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