Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Even before most of the 12,000 attendees from this year’s IMEX America in Las Vegas unpacked their suitcases, the IMEX Group was already planning for 2023 at the renovated Mandalay Bay Convention Center where upgrades to restaurants and connected hotels will join the recently refreshed 2.1 million sq.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We’ve done the research for you and created a list of the topics people most want to engage in 2023. You also create an opportunity for them to meet new people who share their curiosity or values. Just imagine meeting in a completely virtual auditorium! But, you may be asking yourself, “What on earth do we talk about?”

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. In-person events are all about human connection.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Let’s Grow at the 2023 Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11, in Las Vegas. Emotional ROI Meeting managers and internal events superstars—we see you. Speaking of budgets, our editors asked six event marketers how they’re making the most of event budgets in 2023. The first thing is to prioritize. You can’t do everything.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. Second, it can save companies money.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Event Technology via GIPHY The year 2023 will forever be etched in our memories as the pivotal moment when AI and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI became water cooler talk.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. But that is just one of the reasons why meeting professionals will be flocking to Columbus in January. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. 9 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

The Meetings Show has unveiled details of its revamped education programme for this year’s show, which takes place at ExCeL London on 28-29 June. The Education Programme will follow the Pre-Show Conference, which has also been reimagined for 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Since 2022, they have offered the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC). Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 6, 2023

To build a more sustainable , inclusive and equitable future by bringing together different agents in the technology sector to create synergies and new links that will lead to new solutions to face today’s challenges thanks to technology. IFA BERLIN 2023 Nowadays, technology paves the way for new inventions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. You have to give them balance.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! You can also opt for sustainable event merchandise and supplies or host a beach cleanup as part of the event agenda.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

Designed as the ultimate three-day conversation, EMS 2023 delivered senior-level perspectives on the current state of experiential marketing as the industry continues to find its footing in a post-pandemic climate.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Amidst the chaos of holiday events, we’re reflecting on our favorite moments of 2023—the wins and the challenges that will become next year’s funny stories. Many of these trends are natural growths from 2023 trends, such as sustainability and hybrid events, which have continued to increase their importance across the previous years.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

This is supported by EPG’s findings that: 79% of HCPs believe that medical conference apps add value to scientific meetings/events. – You can see event metrics on session attendance, topics and speakers of high interest, popular exhibitors, and more. It also reduces waste and is a way to run a more sustainable event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. The more we interact online, the more we need to meet. IBTMWorld #culturecreators

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events. in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events. Looking ahead to Q2 of 2023, it is forecast to be a tricky period for the industry.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

They learned to host digital meetings. For example, Skift reports the Experiential Marketing Summit 2023 hosted a Brick Building Activation Challenge on the show floor. Then they worked in pairs to create small-scale projects to meet specifications in 30 minutes or less. Share valuable tips to help participants meet their goals.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. Meanwhile, 50 second-prize winners received a Ketel One Botanical Spritz festival kit that featured items like a portable outdoor speaker, acrylic glassware and ice molds. Now, ready to see how sponsors struck a chord?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 6, 2023

A recently formed but powerful industry group will push state and federal lawmakers to implement policy ideas designed to benefit the meeting and trade show industry. House of Representatives figures out who its next speaker will be, its members will be able to take up the business of the people. Here are the group’s policy aims.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The post Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

15-19 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting takes over the small Swiss town of Davos during the third week of January for collaborative, public-private discussions on global challenges. Now, marketers are in the mix, too, taking over real estate on the promenade below the convention center where the meeting takes place. 28-29 D.C.’s

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

So those two elements were woven into the 2023 convention design from the early planning stages — including calls for session proposals. “We ILA also conducted three online sessions prior to the conference for both digital and in-person registrants to meet. “We They’re learning from each other.” It’s too much for us to take in.”

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

2 Avoid costly keynote speakers. You don’t need to break the bank to get a great keynote speaker for your hybrid/virtual event. Many of them have speakers who are happy to share their expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a celebrity keynote. Connect with professional speakers’ bureaus.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How attention pays in the world of meeting professionals As event strategists and experience designers, you create unforgettable, luxurious experiences and elevate every event to leave a lasting impression and provide lifetime memories for your attendees. This article appears in the December 2023 issue.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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SevenEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

event apps are a great way to make your event more sustainable and paperless meetings are here to stay in 2023. they can access all the latest event information such agendas, speaker biographies, logistic information, sponsorship, or whatever may be helpful. an app is your attendees’ go-to place for updates.

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