PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2018

An artist in progress at SprATX, a creative agency and artist network based in Austin. When a group comes to Austin, they’re not only guaranteed state-of-the-art meeting facilities, great music, good food, and Southern hospitality — they also have access to some of the most innovative and creative organizations in the country.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

Speakers have a unique opportunity online to have an intimate experience with guests since they are right up close and personal in an attendees office, living room, etc. The most important for me has been having a dynamic speaker that can evoke emotion through the audience, either with compassion or humor – humor being my favorite of course.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 13, 2024

In part two of our live coverage from SXSW 2024, we bring you six more steal-worthy event and experiential strategies spotted during our travels around Austin. And on the spacious rooftop, attendees could rest, charge their devices, tap into free Wi-Fi, purchase Porsche merchandise and listen to music when speakers weren’t on stage.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 24, 2017

Traditionally, measuring the success of a conference was pretty simple. In order to get a more global assessment, truly reflecting the impact of a conference on all stakeholders, other quantitative measures should be included. These include, but are not limited to: What were the objectives of the conference?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Red Velvet Events (Austin) Weareredvelvet.com For more than 20 years, event planners at Red Velvet Events have focused on their mission to “create compelling human connections through insight, design and collaboration for brands on the cusp of disruption.” The company has garnered an Award for Excellence from the Better Business Bureau.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. and encouraged and vetted questions to ask of the speaker at the appropriate times.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has joined forces with Lime Venue Portfolio and The Imperial War Museum London to produce a live discussion on how legacy is changing the way major events are produced. We’re keen to hear the positive stories as well as understand where the pit falls can be.”

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Learn more about Ticketbud & events in Austin. Part of what makes Austin such a live event mecca is the plethora of beautiful, creative and downright odd spots and venues available to host those events. Event Ideas: Speaker/Lecture Series. Conferences. Job & Internship Fairs. Fiesta Gardens. Private Parties.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is taking place this week at Austin Convention Center in Texas Jan. Austin is a very popular convention destination, with live music everywhere and star power. For example, Matthew McConaughey, who is an Austin resident, made a live appearance on stage during Day 1. “We SmartMeetings @pcmahq pic.twitter.com/iflVHPMoRr.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 17, 2022

Separate studies reveal that the number of women participating in virtual STEM conferences, both as speakers and attendees, increased during the pandemic. One of the studies collected attendance history over a several-year period from three pre-pandemic STEM conferences of varying sizes held in the U.S. More Women Speakers.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 24, 2022

The Austin business event/festival checks a lot of boxes: future-focused, city-as-campus, crowdsourced content, festival components, and cultural zeitgeist. My time in Austin did not disappoint. If you walked into it without knowing what SX is, at first you might think it was a typical conference.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Do speakers need the latest greatest technology? Twillo CEO Jeff Lawson began his keynote at the 2021 Signal conference by thanking the crowd for being there. The Austin Film Festival created a short animation to introduce Bill Hader and Alec Berg before their panel on writing HBO’s Barry. TL:DR — Both work, and more!

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It’s a commonly known fact that global conferences have numerous advantages. Conferences can equip attendees in new skills, business contacts and increase their awareness of new industry trends. We gathered a list of 25 best social media conferences you don’t want to miss out on. Social Media conferences in 2019 .

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

The number of medicine-focused conferences that bring in a wide range of disciplines and diverse audiences is growing. Medicine X/ED , April 28–29, Palo Alto, California, medicinex.stanford.edu — A project of Stanford University’s Anesthesia, Informatics, and Media Lab, Medicine X bills itself as a “medical-education conference for everyone.”

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Bizzabo

APRIL 18, 2019

There are plenty of SaaS conferences out there. The following list of top 30 SaaS conferences will help you decide. SaaS (short for software as a service) conferences are some of the most popular business gatherings on the planet. In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. Let's dive in!

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Let’s check what are top conferences in US and Canada to attend in 2019. Conferences, SaaS events and summits provide its participants with valuable and fresh insights that combined with being able to meet fellow industry representatives can significantly contribute to new options for self and business development. 3 SXSW Conference.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Beyond its online community and talent infusion solutions, AfroTech features a portfolio of in-person events: its flagship AfroTech Conference, the largest annual conference for Black technologists, and AfroTech Executive, a multicity, three-part event series for tech industry leaders and executives who are shaping the financial sector.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. Activities at these events include speakers, workshops, and networking sessions. April Conferences.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Austin, Texas-based company, launched in 2018, allows users to procure buses, track payments, and manage riders. 4,155: Conference Catalysts The Gainesville, Fla., agency representing event professionals and meeting planners in securing speakers, celebrities, and entertainers. 5000, a ranking of privately owned U.S.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New experiences for 2024 include an educational gardening speaker series, a “Behind the Blooms” show tour, a roaming Bloom Bar cart offering flower crowns for sale and in the Kids Cocoon play space, a special Flower Show coloring book designed by local artists available for purchase.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 4, 2018

Thought leadership is a concept that many meeting professionals integrate into their own conference or event content. But to fully capitalize on the menu of thought leadership available, you have to do some digging to uncover where the thought leaders are located, and then head to that conference or event to get fully immersed.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Besides that, I love going to conferences! The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. Next Date: January 6-8, 2017.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In Montreal, C2 is one of the most interesting business and creative conferences in the world. It often features speakers such as Mindy Kaling and Lindsey Von, alongside the world’s top innovators. They are also great places to connect with like-minded people outside of work conferences, which is always good for networking.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

National Association of Realtors on-site reporter Traci Mitchell Austin used to begin her coverage the day before REALTORS Conference & Expo began, as the show floor was being assembled — lighting, carpets, booths, an entire village marketplace going up, plus the excitement of thousands of people rushing in when the doors opened.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Richard Romane. of meeting and event space. Robin Flanz.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

These sessions stretch beyond event marketing to help you think outside the box and get creative when it comes to how to delight attendees, leverage new technologies and keep your conference ahead of the curve. Friday, March 13 Breathe Your Goals to Life!

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) become embedded in business plans and teaching curriculums around the globe, they also are showing up on meeting agendas, in educational sessions, as conference themes, and as part of sponsorship activations. Courtesy Salesforce).

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

In this article, we'll take a look at 12 of them and pull out key takeaways you can use to improve your own conferences, training seminars, and trade expos. Key Takeaway: The speakers (i.e. You need to secure Grade-A speakers for your conference as well. Netflix is a Joke Fest. Source: Los Angeles Times.

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Marketo Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

But to many others, there’s an increasing sense of value in running expos and conferences. Work with exhibitors and speakers, encouraging them to contribute prizes. For example, speakers can poll attendees, providing the rest of the audience with insights into the challenges of their peers. Image source.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Asking pre-event registration questions helps event professionals discover who their attendees are and gives those guests the option to vote on speakers and discussion topics. They work well for events and multi-day conferences, but for happy hours or parties, you may not want to request too much of your participants.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Asking pre-event registration questions helps event professionals discover who their attendees are and gives those guests the option to vote on speakers and discussion topics. They work well for events and multi-day conferences, but for happy hours or parties, you may not want to request too much of your participants.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Austin, Texas. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. National Speakers Association. 35 • Conferences and Meetings Manager. Pamela Wike Boyd. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. The Solid Waste Association of North America. Silver Spring, Maryland. 33 • Director of Sales & Marketing. Sarah Soliman Daudin.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. Learn how virtual conferences work, which key components you need to include to really stand out in your field, and how going hybrid may be the trick in a post-pandemic world. Trade shows.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Bizzabo

MARCH 26, 2020

The much beloved festival that plays host to tracks around technology, music, and education bravely insisted on proceeding with the event in the face of COVID-19 concerns—even after speakers started pulling out and a petition calling for the cancellation of the event started to go viral. Original Event Date: March 13 - 22, 2020.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

SXSW Conference and Festivals is an event-planning wonder, considering its success and steady growth since 1987, when only 700 people registered. Now, almost a half-million people participate, and they are scattered throughout Austin, Texas, for 10 days in March. There is a separate gaming conference and a comedy festival.

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