Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“We brought our first-ever AI Studio into the conference this year, and that was a great opportunity for us to introduce attendees to diving deeper into the topic, the demos and interactive experiences. The invitation-only conference, hosted Sept.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

Anybody who has ever planned a conference knows the value of flexibility and engagement. And if that’s what you’re looking for from your next event, you might want to consider planning a virtual conference. The good news is that in-person events are alive and well, but that doesn’t mean virtual conferences were a temporary fad.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Event sponsorship is often one of the most difficult aspects of being an event planner. Here’s the problem: 50% of event organizers agree that securing event sponsorships is their most significant challenge. What is event sponsorship? For more detailed information, check out our Ultimate Guide to Event Sponsorship in 2022.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Clear objectives are crucial.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 10, 2024

In other words, you need to make the most of your company’s presence at every event–which is something planner Alistair Fernandes has quite the knack for, honed over 16 years at events including IMEX America , BCTECHSummit , and DiscoveryX Conference and Trade Show. Book your personalized demo of EvenMobi today!

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold? Here are 17 valuable event sponsorship ideas for virtual events. It’s a way to curate all your sponsorship content and important event links.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Enforce a formal dress code and host the event at an upscale hotel or venue.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 9, 2022

If something unexpected arises—like travel restrictions, venue closure, or bad weather—you’ll be able to recoup your losses by offering a virtual program to those who can’t attend. For events that are focused on education, you can plan your event around the number of assets you’ll have when the hybrid conference or meeting is over.

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Eventbase

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Gamification is one of the most intuitive, enjoyable ways to keep your attendees engaging with your conference app and across your event campus. Gamifying your conference app also gives event planners a meaningful way to meet and measure event success metrics. Improve trade show vendor return rates? Up your event app adoption?

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

Learn about sponsorship levels, why they work, and how to create them for your event. Detailed sponsorship level examples included! Securing the right sponsors can make or break your event—and the right sponsorship levels can exponentially raise your chances of success! What Are Sponsorship Levels? Let’s dive in.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The vFairs technology was developed to solve challenges for event organizers such as space and time constraints, exorbitant venue costs and lack of data tracking. From informative virtual conferences and impactful trade shows to engaging virtual career fairs and immersive open houses, we have helped host it all. SPONSORED CONTENT.

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Meeting Application

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

When you want to stand out from the crowd as a brand you need a constant stream of sponsorship ideas that are creative, fun and ahead of the game. Event planners need to step up their game from previous sponsorship success so here are 15 more creative sponsorship ideas to see you through. Stair or Escalator Clings. Pick n’ Mix.

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Event Marketer

MAY 2, 2024

Of course, this is EMS we’re talking about, so the compelling content was only part of the conference experience. With this approach, it’s critical to remember that consumers have different mindsets depending on the event location or venue, she said. weighed in on Gen Z and how they’re working to engage the elusive demographic.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

MPI did a wonderful job blending the best of Indianapolis (this year’s conference location) into every aspect of this year’s WEC. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields. They can also be branded so you can use them as a sponsorship source.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2021

The eventScribe App works for your educational meetings, trade shows, and conferences. It also comes with the power of the Conference Harvester speaker and exhibitor management system built-in. Get a demo of eventScribe, submit an RFP , or take a look at all the features to bring your events together today. Guestboard.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Attendees can go to an actual venue for the event, but can also opt to participate online if they are unable to be there in person. The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Trade shows.

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CadmiumCD

MARCH 26, 2020

A city-wide conference entails a great deal of planning, guiding, and creating. A strong and reliable website is an excellent tool for facilitating a great attendee experience for your conference. Attendees must know how to get to the conference, what to do during the conference, and after the conference convenes.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

The competition recognizes excellence in every aspect of the event industry – from events and experiences to event technology, suppliers, venues, and destinations. Conference Technology (Silver). Conference Harvester. eventScribe Live brings all the best things about face-to-face educational conferences online.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Without any need for certain in-person factors—food and beverage, venue, travel, hotel accommodations—virtual events are generally faster and simpler to execute. Fortunately, that’s why we’re here.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are some key questions to ask as you build the health and safety aspect of your hybrid event budget: If your venue requires masks inside, who will be responsible for ensuring that everyone is wearing one where appropriate? Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

As part of EventMobi’s new suite of Modern Event Marketing tools (Advance Registration and Social Media Analytics), we are very excited to now offer event planners, marketers and social media managers, the first off-the-shelf, affordable social media Augmented Reality (AR) experiences designed for events and conferences. You get the idea! .

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Companies that relied on in-person events had to quickly conquer the learning curve of facilitating online conferences and virtual events. Ensure designated safety “hot points” throughout the venue. Surround security guards at all possible openings of the venue. Consider your event sponsorship plan! Fire hazards.

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GEVME

JANUARY 17, 2019

Attendees from many countries may be invited to large-scale events to participate in workshops, network with professionals, listen to speeches, attend high-tech conferences, or meet with industry suppliers at prestigious awards ceremonies. Conferences/conventions. Search for venues. Sponsorship management. Gamification.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

The pandemic changed business as we knew it and forced event managers to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual venues—or else forgo events for the foreseeable future. But instead of booking a physical venue, you would secure a venue through a virtual event platform. Virtual events have now become a staple.

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Guidebook

APRIL 9, 2020

Guidebook empowers organizers to engage their audiences with custom mobile apps – whether at a conference or from their couches. Further, virtual events help organizations save money on many events-related expenses (venue, catering, and decor just to name a few). Want to learn more about sponsorships?

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Here are some popular options: Trade show Virtual conference Seminar Exhibition Product launch or demo Holiday party 4. Plan breaks in between sessions You wouldn’t expect in-person eventgoers to stay on their toes for 10+ hours as they traverse a large event venue and attend a handful of sessions. Download the guide 11.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 28, 2022

Furthermore, gifts are often wasteful, packaged in plastic (and packaged again), and shipped multiple times before reaching a venue. Event planners can offer an= “Gifted by” unwrapping experience as a sponsorship perk and stakeholders can feel good about offering an easy, sustainably-minded, digital gift to attendees. feature.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2019

Attendees at GitHub Universe soak up the tech and the venue — the Palace of Fine Arts, the only structure standing from San Francisco’s 1915 Exposition. Web hosting company GitHub launched its first conference for software developers in 2015 at San Francisco’s Pier 70. Photos courtesy GitHub). They never aspire to be a Moscone event.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 10, 2022

When they hosted their first virtual event , they devised a game around the products and services they wanted people to purchase during the virtual conference, and awarded points for every dollar spent. Include sponsored sessions to drive sponsorship engagement. Generate excitement with a virtual exhibition hall.

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Event Geek

MARCH 26, 2018

Planning for an upcoming conference sponsorship or trade show exhibit ? Between logistics , travel schedules and venue deadlines, there is no shortage of tasks that need attention. Reaching out to prospects beforehand engages them into taking time out of their busy conference schedules to meet one-on-one with your team.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

The Brick Building Challenge pumped up audience engagement and highlighted conference themes. Consider live demonstrations, too, such as cooking, craft, or mixology demos. Great production partners level up set designs and venue spaces. What do Legos have to do with event experience? Silent headphones add to the fun.

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GEVME

APRIL 11, 2019

Write out exactly what event schedule you will use; the metrics you’ll use to evaluate your event’s performance; and many other vital elements, such as the number of exhibitors, attendees, venues and vendors, networking activities, mentions on social media, etc. Promotion channels and venue. Your communication tactics.

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