Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events) and Chief Executive Officer of CEIR (Center for Exhibition Industry Research) transitions to Chair of the EIC, having held the role of Chair-Elect in 2021.

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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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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. IMEX America 2021 reported a total of 8,605 attendees, itbm world 2021 reported 7,000 reported attendees.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

All too many are stuck staring at a specific software or tool they’ve been forced to contract for a period of time and in the end you get a series of copy paste events. I love combining event tech with a live setting; live venues and real locations rather than studios. What do events, such as the ETAs, mean to you?

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

In March, we held Part VI of our Pandemic Compliance & Safety at Live Eve nts virtual series, to bring together three very experienced event professionals and discuss tips and lessons learned along the way as they planned and executed large scale events across the country during a pandemic – Ryan Costello, ??Chief

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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 Eventory.

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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

In partnership with Oxford Economics, EIC announced a new research initiative on March 16 that will quantify the global events industry’s economic impact and, for the first time, the total losses experienced in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Articulate how meetings and events can be a catalyst for economic recovery.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Events should take place in venues with proper ventilation and enough room for attendees to maintain distance. Think back to the 2021 Oscars, which took place in Los Angeles’ Union Station instead of a traditional auditorium. The post The Joy of Red Carpet Events Returns with Caution appeared first on Glow Global Events.

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Glow Global Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

So far in 2021, live events have returned in an altered fashion. If you go back to in-person events exclusively, you risk excluding a huge swath of potential supporters. Additionally, consider that not everyone will feel comfortable packing into a crowded venue, even if most people are vaccinated. Costs savings.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

We have significant interest from huge global events and sporting bodies across the globe too, they are considering using our technology to amplify their events and increase their sponsors ROI.”. More in 2021…. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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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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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. Health and Safety. On-Site Contracts.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 7, 2021

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. Business travel may change to more multi-day trips and fewer day trips, reduced frequency of meetings.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Missed Part VI of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel series? Our event guests trust us to create a safe and inviting space for them to connect and engage. Choose Your Location Wisely Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. The bottom line?

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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.”. “I came to COP26 to meet my counterparts in the world and advance our joint struggle against the climate crisis,” Elharrar wrote on Twitter.

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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. Cadmium came out on top in two major categories this spring.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. Meeting professionals are finding they need a cordless adjustable driver with laser light and all-day battery pack to tackle the variety of scenarios in a typical 2021 day. Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle.

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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. We’ve evolved and improved these over the years, working closely with our host venues, city and suppliers.”. That includes new booths from U.S. Download your essential IMEX Guide here. 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. We’ve evolved and improved these over the years, working closely with our host venues, city and suppliers.”. That includes new booths from U.S. Download your essential IMEX Guide here. A Moving Initiative.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

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. BMA House – Modern events with heritage. Actavo Events puts Sustainability centre stage.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 30, 2020

A specialist recruitment and talent development service will be provided to MICE, hospitality and events organisations who are actively looking at ways to attract and retain diverse talent over the next three years. Priya Narain – Co-Founder – Event First Steps. Caroline Jackson – ??

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

There is still production needed for virtual, but the additional A/V costs are not going to outweigh the cost-savings from having a smaller venue, less food & beverage costs, and other items needed on site. Anthony Navarro, Creative Director, Liven It Up Events , Chicago, IL. Melissa Park, Global Event Producer.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer. In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. But, challenges remain in ensuring a truly successful hybrid event.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer. In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. But, challenges remain in ensuring a truly successful hybrid event.

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The MICE

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Next to that, the venue will be different, and our panel of experts will differ. It’s worth attending all the experiments, trying different platforms, seeing new venues in Rotterdam and getting introduced to thought leaders. The next experiment is on 18 February 2021 and is entitled Gaming and Building Communities.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

As gatherings in ballrooms and event venues return, we are trying to keep them safe by encouraging distancing and a minimum of physical contact. That means liability falls most heavily on the venue, not the planner. They are actual horror stories as recounted by meeting professionals in a recent Smart Meetings survey.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

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. Virtual events also have newfound benefits. Single Site/Single Venue.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? I have two broad concerns about Freeman’s summary of research “Inside LIVE: The data you need to navigate the Delta variant for events” on the safety of in-person events. I promised to publicize the venues that had made these upgrades.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

Stephanie Krzywanski, CMM, CED, partner and Chief Operating Officer at JR Global Events, said people might feel left out and alienated by a vaccination requirement or by the segregation at your event of attendees by vaccination or testing status. You must discuss liability with your venue. Don’t allow any exceptions.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Preevue’s digital twin idea generates an accurate, really strong representation of the space allowing organisers to see what the event they’re planning would look like, without them setting even a foot through the door. A significant accelerator for the venue when the flag finally dropped again late 2021.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But, even though event professionals have had it rough these past couple of years, we’ve proven to be an incredibly resilient and versatile community, not willing to let a £70 billion industry disappear. In fact, according to a report by Allied Market Research, the global events sector is expected to reach $1,552.9

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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? Similar to the micro-events trend, many event planners and businesses are now opting for hybrid events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The conference, originally scheduled for last November in Glasgow, was canceled because of the pandemic — in May, the decision was made to hold the conference in person in 2021 as originally planned in Glasgow. It’s appropriate that, at one of the world’s most significant global events, the meetings industry would have a voice.

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