Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2023

Pavilions of Harrogate has secured a number of new high-end retail events as the Great Yorkshire Showground’s venues celebrate a hugely successful start to 2023. January and March are record months for the 14-room event space which is based on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 19, 2022

seven events are a full-service event management agency, here’s how we can support you every step of the way: venue sourcing. finding the right venue is fundamental to a successful event and that’s exactly why you should use an experienced agency to source and negotiate the best rates. conference planning.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Venues and Events International has today announced the recruitment of six new starters at the Swindon-based agency. Rachel Williams – conference planning executive. Abby Hegg – conference planning executive joins from QA Training. Denise Smith – event support administrator.

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

Flesh out your key performance indicators (KPI) so that you know what to measure to see if your event was as successful as you wanted, and to find ways to improve next time. Research your venue. A great conference needs a great venue. When you have found a potential venue, ask yourself: is this venue accessible?

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Hubb

JANUARY 15, 2019

As an event manager, conferences are often the biggest events in your calendar. Unlike throwing a party, conferences are much more intricate with lots of things to think about including venue hire, keynote speakers, audience engagement and agenda. It’s not surprising you can sometimes feel overwhelmed.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, when you adopt a conference app, you’ll see several distinctive benefits for your attendees and your team, including: Easy access to event information. There’s nothing more efficient than having all event-related information in the palm of your hand. Smoother communication. Prices are available upon request.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

As conference organisers, there is a lot to consider when planning a large-scale event. Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. To list a few, you need to consider staffing within the venue.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Conducting a virtual event is a project of its own.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Conducting a virtual event is a project of its own.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. However, without a good conference planning checklist, the chances are you won’t be able to transform this vision into reality. What is a corporate conference planning checklist? Corporate conference planning checklist.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So, you want to plan an event? First thing's first, you need a killer venue. San Francisco is an amazing city with a ton of exciting and unique venues to choose from. We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Your favorite venues in the South represent some of the best facilities in the country. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Connect’s home in 2016 is “equipped to handle large crowds,” says Bob Carter, convention manager for Lionel Collectors Club of America. Convention Centers.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

Smartsheet Event Budget Workbook and Conference Planning Worksheet. Tidyform Event Budget and Chart Template. These are best for smaller events without too many moving parts, and cover basic expenses such as venue, decorations, and staff. FreebieFindingMom Event Budget Worksheet. Printable templates.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

Sometimes underestimated, the conference agenda is a primary planning and coordination tool for the event organizer, suppliers, and vendors or sponsors who use the conference for business development purposes. The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Unlike most event management companies, we are a not-for profit organisation. Becoming a Community Interest Company in 2009, we have been organising conferences, events, dinners, meetings, exhibitions and network events. Whether you plan a small event or a major conference, our team can handle it.

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InitLive

JULY 23, 2019

The theme is a key element in your conference planning process. Your theme should be apparent to attendees and coherent throughout the event. Find Your Venue. Once you have nailed down your objectives and your theme, it is time to begin searching for the perfect spot to hold your conference event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As our Event Tech Podcast host, Brandt Krueger likes to say about nearly everything in the events industry: it depends. What type of an event is it? A company event , a festival, a conference? Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

That’s where the right environment comes into play – particularly, by creating ambiance with conference staging. Conference staging ideas are often overlooked when it comes to conference planning. One way to do this is to plan for branding opportunities. Final thoughts on conference staging ideas.

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Eventory

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Conferences, summits, meetups – marketing managers’ calendars are bursting at the seams with the mass of industry events. Almost every year, they gather thousands of people in the most prestigious venues. Why marketing managers secretly hate marketing conferences – the challenges in event management.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2019

Conference planning is a complex and intense task, with a whole host of ways in which things can go wrong. It’s pretty likely that your focus will rest largely on the big things: booking venues, hiring staff, confirming speakers and attendees. Just make it noticeable. Introduce Some Excitement. Conclusion.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. This month on January 14th, 2019, PSAV published a press release announcing the purchase agreement for PSAV to acquire Encore Event Technologies. Will this merger change that? October 2018.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We are affiliated with some of Ireland’s finest and most luxurious wedding venues including Adare Manor, Dromoland Castle, and Ashford Castle & Luttrellstown Castle, but we are equally happy to host a client’s intimate elopement on the Cliffs of Moher. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 13, 2023

date – the date of your conference is really important. if you are using a virtual event platform uk perhaps winter is a better time to plan your conference. and if summer is when your conference needs to be then opt for an in-person event. there is a lot to plan for and we are here to help.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When done well, a smooth registration and check-in process whisks attendees into the event in the right spirit, impressed, engaged and informed on what's to come. Send a Pre-Event Email With Check-In Steps. It's event management 101 to relay important venue information with event attendees before they step foot on-premise.

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CadmiumCD

OCTOBER 30, 2019

To make that job a little easier, here’s a quick overview of what makes a great conference. Plan in Advance. All conferences, no matter how big or small, require a lot of planning. Even if the event you are planning is small, you should start preparing a few months in advance. Conclusion.

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Guidebook

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s a good idea to send out an email during the registration period, 2 weeks before the event, and a reminder 1 week before the event. Make an event app poster. Posters are a great way to spread the word because a lot of attendees don’t plan much for the event until they get to the venue.

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Planner WIre

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Well, anyone involved in association marketing or conference planning should know that next to email, the web is the most effective way to communicate with your attendees and members. ← Event Gamification: Is It the Next Big Thing in Event Management? But what does it do for you?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

One out of every two (52.6%) event managers agree — they're investing more into event management tools , software and digitally integrated systems than in previous years, turning to these systems to make their jobs easier and their events better. Event Logistics. Event Apps. Registration.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Your summary should also include the date of the event, descriptions of other event activities and speakers, all relevant contact information and any additional information that can help your speaker prepare. This means your event speaker does not have to worry about focusing on anything other than their presentation.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Check-in and check-out data will also tell you if people are staying for the entire duration of the event, leaving early, arriving late or coming and going as they please. It will also allow you to know when everyone has left the venue at the end of the event. After the Event. Benefits of Event Attendance Tracking.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Keep attendees informed – Your event badges can also be used as an opportunity to provide useful information to attendees. Consider printing a schedule of events or venue map on the back of the badge to help people stay on schedule and find their way around.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books.

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Expo Logic

MARCH 2, 2020

Keep attendees informed – Your event badges can also be used as an opportunity to provide useful information to attendees. Consider printing a schedule of events or venue map on the back of the badge to help people stay on schedule and find their way around.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

As a conference organizer, for once in a while you should put yourself in attendees’ shoes. Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels.

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