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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

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Put simply, meetings aren’t just more complex concept-wise, they’re also just plain bigger. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself and giving planners the tools they need to pull off terrific feats. Event technology can increase productivity by 27%.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

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Put simply, meetings aren’t just more complex. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself. Forbes uses diagramming software to create industry-leading events. The Boston event, now in its fifth year, has countless moving parts. They’re also just plain bigger.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

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And while food and labor prices will continue to climb, robots — like most maturing technologies — are likely to get cheaper. The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025. Expect some of that spending to start this year in the business events industry. David McMillin.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

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Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Key Takeaway for Event Planners. Event Technology Trends.

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