Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

It is encouraging to see major events to be held in our city for the very first time, such as the International Airline Transport Association (IATA) World Cargo Symposium, Asia Sports Technology Conference and the Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) 2023. “It We are grateful for the support we received.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

These events, which include Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries’ Annual Convention and Incentive later this year and IBM Best in Tech in 2023, are scheduled to bring more than 77,000 delegates and more than 330,000 room nights. Where to Meet. of meeting space is spread across 32 rooms. Travel Rules in Dubai. of Dubai’s annual GDP.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. The content and networking is invaluable, but what often sways a decision to attend is the conference location.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

In the next three years, 80% of Business Event Professionals will be utilising blockchain technology across their event portfolio enterprise, be it via their own tech or tech provided by a third-party solution provider. Tech Whisperer with DAHLIA+ AGENCY and Speaker. Tess is Chief Event Executioner for iSocialExecution, Inc.;

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Tenholder equated Marriott’s decision to a price increase, similar to when airlines cut commissions to travel agents, but didn’t lower ticket prices. Meeting planners provide more value than any commission,” he says. Leveraging Tech Tools. “The scuttlebutt has been going around for a year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That brutal attack was fresh on Lauren Parr’s mind as two protesters from the audience rushed and jumped on the stage as a plenary session was about to get underway at last year’s Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for Earth and planetary scientists at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Samuel Thomas Jr.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 3, 2018

The opportunity to launch Event Tech Tribe and Women in Event Tech was no stroke of dumb luck for founders Leonora Valvo and Marie-Claire Andrews. In their opinion, it takes a village to provide the right sort of tech support to events. How did each of you get your start in event tech? magazine in 2007.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. of event space. It features 2.6 million sq.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 4, 2021

How 3D technology could bring more people to the meeting room. Sure, there were advancements, slowly, and each year VR has been utilized more in the industry, but it’s just a fraction of a fraction of meetings and events. Most significantly, many people and organizations realized that not every meeting needs to be in person.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2019

“Immediate confirmation is critical for travellers who want to guarantee tickets for a match before making hotel and or airline reservations. Travel websites, travel agencies, hotel chains and airlines will also benefit from our new service.” Conferences. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New year, new conferences! Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. Event Tech Live. Tech geeks unite! Event Planner EXPO.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. As a result, many are cautious about allocating funds to nonessential activities like conferences.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

For those already missing the excitement of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress (or those who are kicking themselves because they wish they had been in Las Vegas last week), organizers left you with something to look forward to. The post MPI Turns to Indy for 2018 WEC appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

For example, Alaska Airlines offered airplane simulations. Because Dreamforce is a tech convention, it seems natural to include lots of tech elements. The post Let Dreamforce Inspire Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. A post shared by Heather Dominey (@domineha) on Nov 9, 2017 at 11:02am PST.

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Capterra Event Management

OCTOBER 11, 2016

I still have swag that I got from conferences and events I attended years ago, but there aren’t many items that have survived this long Roughly 90% of what was given to me met the early demise of a trash compactor not long after the event took place.The only items that lasted were ones I found actually useful. This means that. Conclusion.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! If you know Endless, you know we love talking about event tech. So now it’s time for the 2020 event tech trends to shine! So that tech consolidation, not over by any means. Starting Off With The Big Questions.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Tell that to meeting professionals, however, and they might grumble. On the meetings side, how do you make sure that you’re not spending all your time educating your procurement partners on our industry instead of getting work done?” Possibly. “I McDonald’s Corporation has been undergoing a major restructuring since 2015.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured the attention of some Convene editors. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured with attention of some Convene editors.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Best B-to-B Conference or Event. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Clients: Chase, Southwest Airlines. Campaign: Tech Summit Digital 2020. Campaign: 2020 National Sales Meeting. Best High-Tech Audience Interaction. Campaign: SAP TechEd. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

On top of standing out, you also need to mind your own business goals by closing deals and meeting people across the floor. Conference lectures used to be the bomb, but nowadays they can get incredibly boring and rarely capture attendees attention. Tech up Your Display for Your Next Trade Show. Click To Tweet.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The blue Twitter checkmark meets its demise. Hot Tip: Join the growing list of brands offering pickleball lessons during downtime at their b-to-b conferences next year.) Pope Francis “wears” an AI-generated puffy coat. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé add billions to the U.S. economy with record-breaking tours. Agency: George P.

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Attendify

OCTOBER 23, 2017

From small meetings to multi-day conferences, no one puts on an event alone. This is why face-to-face meetings and site visits ahead of an event are so important. Not only do you get to know the physical space, but you are able to meet the team you’ll work with and put faces with names. Don’t Freak Out. So I was sure to….

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. A foundation in technology allows for fantastic data collection and event tech solutions that can be applied to any campaign. Chicago, IL.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. Source: NYU SPS Jonathan M.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Last month, Daniel Levine , executive director of the Avant-Guide Institute , editor of the trends website WikiTrends , and a regular conference speaker, sent Convene a guest contribution for consideration. “The near future of meetings and events will look quite similar to meetings in the recent past,” Daniel Levine writes.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

Until then, let us get back to work on shows with lots of booths and conferences with tons of breakouts, like we’re all used to.”. Though the company has been around for a while, they only pivoted to virtual tech within the past year. Even so, the vibe in the room could be summed up like this: “Cool toy.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

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. Having said that, I think the return to meetings will be both slow and fast.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Courtney Spence and her father, Roy Spence (center), meet with a Watford City resident to understand the community’s challenges. It was a low-tech initiative that played well with the crowd: Very few people were glued to their phone screens, a nice departure from the kind of behavior that’s become standard at most events.

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