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Global Event Planning: How It Differs From Your Run of the Mill Event

SpotMe Blog

One of the trends to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased popularity and prevalence of global events. Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. What Are the Benefits of a Global Event?

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Tech Meets the Future

SmartMeetings

David Stevens, director of Global Events at San Francisco Bay Area-based enterprise data company Alation , saw an opportunity for a new set of leaders to step up during a time when he had to give attendees a more compelling reason to attend than an appealing destination. Initially, Stevens turned all the planned speakers into webinars.

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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?

Eventmobi

Another huge challenge is that many of the proven event platforms that might be a good fit for the goals of the event one is planning are sold out for the next few months. Many of the more experienced tech teams, online speakers, moderators, hosts, and panelists are booking up well in advance.

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

SmartMeetings

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. 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.

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The definitive event planning guide for 2022

Socio Events

This involves creating a comprehensive event plan, which is a document that defines all the logistics involved in hosting a successful event. An event plan typically covers: Budget Venue Target audience Event date and details Event promotion Sponsors, vendors, speakers, and special guests. But the good news?

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Your guide to event marketing: Everything you need to know in 2022

Socio Events

On the other hand, companies who engage in B2B event marketing are focused on enticing other businesses (and their employees) to attend the event, participate as an exhibitor, or engage as a sponsor. Why is event marketing important? The event planning industry is an increasingly competitive market. through 2028.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030.

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