All Seated

MARCH 15, 2021

Instead, everyone is longing for fresh creative designs and environments that virtually take them to new locales and destinations. To provide a little inspo, Kristin Banta of Kristin Banta Events recently gave us a tour of some of her favorite virtual event designs and shared insights into how the virtual event designs came about. .

Event Design 71

Event Design Trade Shows Conference Events 71

Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2023

ePlannerPro is a B2B cloud-based meeting scheduling management platform that has been designed to help companies and third-party event agencies manage their trade show and conference presence more effectively and efficiently.

Event Tech 101

Event Tech Trade Shows B2B Tech 101

Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. “Does that count as a hybrid event?

2021 125

2021 Trade Shows 2019 Social Media 125

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

You may not think that you have much in common with Art Basel Miami Beach, the Robin Hood Foundation Gala, Fashion Week, the Sundance Film Festival, the Aspen Ideas Festival — or the other 95 top events that made it to the list — but you can still borrow from their approach in your event design.

Event Design 93

Event Design 2018 Trade Shows Fashion 93

Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Events are a critical channel for healthcare organizations to engage with their key audiences. 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.

Healthcare 195

Healthcare Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media 195

The MICE

AUGUST 26, 2022

In recent years I’ve developed an interest in art, architecture and design. My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. Sustainable stand design by Expomobilia. Congress Center Basel foyer.

2022 52

2022 Event Design Sustainability Hotels 52

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

Trade Shows 78

Trade Shows Insurance Corporate Events Negotiating 78

Event Industry News

MARCH 28, 2023

vFairs is an all-in-one event technology platform that helps organizations worldwide host amazing virtual, hybrid and in-person events. Our flexible event technology offers powerful custom features you can use to build epic event experiences including conferences, trade shows, hiring events, internal meetings, and more.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Event Tech Tech Event Technology 52

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+. Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

2022 106

2022 Sustainability Trade Shows 2025 106

PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2017

At Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas, Amanda Marijanovic interviewed Stephanie Brown, vice president of education and conferences for the American Wind Energy Association , where Brown talked about how she reinvented the organization’s 2016 trade show.

2016 45

2016 Trade Shows Meetings 2017 45

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

After a stronger than expected market bounce-back last year for the springtime trade show, all signs point to a return to greater strength for this year’s leading marketplace for the global meetings and events industry. IMEX Frankfurt […]

Marketing 70

Marketing Trade Shows 2023 Meetings 70

Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2018

One of the most exciting venues, we feature one of London’s top largest and most versatile event suite, fitted with state of the art equipment, stunning design and one of the best secret to keep budgets in line. ILEC Conference Centre , part of the actual Hotel Ibis London Earls Court, firstly opened in 1972.

Conference 76

Conference 2003 2010 Hospitality 76

Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Education Sustainability Speakers 70

Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Education Sustainability Speakers 70

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If attendees are dropping off halfway through the session, it may mean the event did not meet their expectations. Dwell time is a metric that’s much easier to track now with virtual events,” said Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of Data Solutions at the Freeman Company. Audience retention is always a good sign. Sales leads.

Trade Shows 98

Trade Shows Speakers Conference Events 98

GEVME

JULY 23, 2019

Do you know how to plan a trade show? Use our guide to trade show planning and achieve memorable exhibitions that are organised in a highly successful way. About trade shows & exhibitions. Trade shows are a time-honored tradition among business-to-business (B2B) marketers and event organisers.

Trade Shows 136

Trade Shows B2B Social Media Advertising 136

Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Meetings and events professionals are being given the opportunity to meet some of Scotland’s finest venues and suppliers in a special familiarisation (FAM) trip next month. Industry professionals planning events and incentives in Scotland are invited to join the FAM trip to Edinburgh on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Travel Tourism Sustainability 52

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

2020 91

2020 2015 Trade Shows Travel 91

Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows 2003 Automotive 2009 100

Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows 2003 Automotive 2009 100

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Engagement is everything and event professionals are scrambling to find ways to connect with attendees by creating an environment where people want to be. The main stage hosted cosplay competitions and interactive games, fan meetings with e-sports stars, and a high-profile competition between famous e-sports teams. Darren Lim.

B2C 69

B2C Meetings Sports Trade Shows 69

Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows 2003 Automotive 2009 100

Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Education Sustainability Speakers 52

Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are throwing it back to one of the most incredible events we have ever seen. This conference, produced by e=mc² events in partnership with Energy Disruptors, took place way back in September 2022 and won Best Conference at the 2023 Canadian Event Awards.

2022 94

2022 Food and Beverage Entertainment Speakers 94

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

That’s why are always innovating and trying new stage design ideas, new tools, and new tech. This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace.

Trade Shows 92

Trade Shows Social Media 2018 Tech 92

All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

He has worked in hospitality, venues, audio/visual, and event entertainment as well as been a part of planning teams for major conferences and trade shows internationally. With his well-rounded event background, it gives our company wider insight and the ability to scale and expand into many markets. .

Trade Shows 74

Trade Shows Social Media Hospitality Entertainment 74

Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

(Fun fact: the testing community often uses my term “peer conferences” for their get-togethers, due to a chat about meeting design I had with tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.) Most meeting conveners concentrate on feedback about meeting content (“great speakers!”)

2018 145

2018 2004 Conference Trade Shows 145

EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

Travel 91

Travel Trade Shows Negotiating Retail 91

EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

For many meeting planners, staff shortages and supply chain issues are testing their ingenuity to the max these days. While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. Sales Staff Shortages. Best Practices. Is the bell staff fully staffed?

Hotels 159

Hotels Transportation Trade Shows Contracts 159

Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

Whether it’s setting detailed timelines, designing app content, or providing strategies to drive event engagement with the app, I’m in constant contact with clients from the very first introductory kickoff meeting to when their event ends. Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog speaking about event design.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Speakers Event Apps Event Design 199

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. CSEP: Certified Special Events Professional. CPCE: Certified Professional in Catering and Events. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. DES: Digital Event Strategist. CMM: Certification in Meeting Management.

Event Planning 109

Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We have always considered this event as something that runs in parallel with our operations in the last decade. The audience, the quality of the meetings, and the care that is always mustered by the organising team encourages us year after year to take part. No technical skill is required at all.

Event Tech 59

Event Tech Tech Healthcare Trade Shows 59

PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2017

That’s one takeaway from a conversation between Convening Leaders Live host Amanda Marijanovic and Stephanie Brown, vice president of education and conferences for the American Wind Energy Association , at Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Meetings 2017 40

Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Dear conference organizer: Usually, I sit on your side of the desk so I’ve been hesitant to write this letter. But I’ve been attending a lot of conferences and trade shows—and taking notes. When I attend a conference or event, it usually goes well. Yours truly, Your Conference Attendee.

Conference 38

Conference Trade Shows Venues Advertising 38

Endless Events

JUNE 25, 2019

Bob is the President and CEO of EventMobi , an expert in web technologies for meetings, conferences, and trade shows. The Event Design Handbook. Event Canvas. Our lovely host, Alex Plaxen, had the pleasure to sit down with Bob Vaez and Alissa Hurley. EventMobi Blog. What were your biggest takeaways?

Education 95

Education Trade Shows Tourism Event Design 95

Event Leadership Institute

MAY 26, 2021

Lindsay Carroll, managing director of events and production at the Robin Hood Foundation, will share how the poverty-fighting organization reimagined its event portfolio, from signature programs like its benefit gala and investor conference to new virtual events that expanded its audience—and why hybrid events are here to stay.

Trade Shows 98

Trade Shows Sponsorships Travel Corporate Events 98