Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The last lecture in the University of Westminster’s second edition of the Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 9 th December. Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live and the Event Technology Awards , will deliver his research on technology trends with a twist – tech that’s not going to break the bank.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. Passing Trend: Hugless. When arranging events for your internal team, be sure to communicate what will be happening, what expectations may be had, and what they should be looking for.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts. You can get the full guide here.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. No related posts.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 29, 2022

I have been writing, presenting, and inspiring trends for the last 35 years. Creative content is so desperately needed that I decided to bring back the style trends for 2022 to motivate the event industry to think outside the box and recognize that what we present to clients must be of value purpose and touch on people’s emotions.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Who would have known that 2020 would go down as one of the most influential years- if not the most influential year- for virtual events in history? Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events!

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Conferences are undergoing a change brought on by the audience’s desire to be immersed in days of excitement. This event trend of “festivalization,” how festivals are redefining conferences and other events, is one to watch and heed. […].

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EventMB

JUNE 30, 2022

More than 35,000 attendees from 130 countries involved in the global tech ecosystem gathered in Toronto at the Enercare Centre for Collision , a Web Summit event. These numbers buck the trend across the industry for deflated in-person event numbers post-pandemic. Intentional Event Design.

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All Seated

APRIL 30, 2019

Both webinars provide attendees with industry expert advice on the topics of planning trends and event design. Coming up on May 7 at 12:00 PM EST, join Kristin Banta as she answers your event planning and design questions! On June 12 at 12:00 PM EST, join Susie Perelman to learn what’s trending in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history. Morgan plans her tours using some of the same skills and insights that event designers employ — her events just happen to be mobile.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Event design and its intersection with event technologies is an often discussed topic amongst event professionals. Professionals wanting to know more about event design and technology have the opportunity to attend a series of free lectures at the University of Westminster this autumn. Brand Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. ” You need this newsletter.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals, so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts. You can get the full guide here.

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All Seated

MAY 31, 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but convention centers, hotels, and event spaces are welcoming larger groups back to F2F. However, after over two years of isolation and virtual-only, event organizers are finding pre-pandemic event designs don’t align with new attendee behaviors and preferences. Natural lighting and airflow.

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Event Industry News

MAY 21, 2024

IACC, the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Your conference-slip is showing! Well conference professionals, your conference-slip is showing. If conference hosts and meeting professionals don’t foster and protect specific beliefs about today’s society and business, they lack the intellectual framework for their event to transform lives. Hat tips Stephen J.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Business events professionals must reliably deliver the most innovative ideas to engage delegates and delight clients, or they risk being outdone by more pioneering competitors. Most of us in the industry find inspiration from trends or expanding on the vision of what others have produced. 6-9 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2023

Since 2004, social listening —the practice of monitoring and analyzing online conversations and social media mentions related to brands, products, services, events, or industries—has evolved significantly and grown in popularity. Popularity for the search term “social listening” over time, via Google Trends.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! If you know Endless, you know we love talking about event tech. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. Starting Off With The Big Questions.

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All Seated

APRIL 29, 2019

With decades of experience in the event industry working with clients throughout the USA and internationally, Susie Perelman curates new linen collections for her clients each year. Always in touch with the pulse of global trends, Susie brings a wealth of information, creativity and design insights to our industry.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024. If we want to attract world-class business […]

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

However, a few things are for sure; virtual events are here to stay, and the future is hybrid. We’ve identified 26 emerging event trends that will propel our industry forward into the new hybrid events era. Event Trend: The Rise of Hybrid Events. We can’t go back to before virtual events.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . I expect that high-tech events themselves will help transition the rest of the events space into using next-gen tools.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health and wellness is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These trends have redefined the guest experience, setting the stage for a new era of travel and accommodation. The Rise of Bleisure Travel and Tech Lounges The pandemic and work-from-home trends have led to a surge in the fusion of business and leisure travel, commonly known as bleisure travel.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. And while the adoption of many trends was accelerated due to COVID-19 and the resultant restrictions, many others expected trends such as VR and AR were pushed back the pipeline. . 5) Sustainability at the Core of Event Design .

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Source: Web Summit Flickr Skift Take: Web Summit 2022 opens today in Lisbon, Portugal and its CEO Paddy Cosgrave predicts there will be 100,000 people participating in it and related events. With many conferences still struggling to reach 2019 numbers, Web Summit is bucking the trend.

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Event Guru

MAY 11, 2023

Stay up-to-date with event planning trends In the ever-evolving world of corporate event planning, it is crucial for organizers to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices. This can lead to more efficient use of resources, reduced costs, and improved return on investment (ROI) for your corporate events.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Previously, I’ve described three major trends that make traditional conference formats obsolete: No longer knowing in advance what attendees want to learn ; The rise of online ; and. Peer conferences, therefore, are what we need to prepare workers for the continuing and accelerating transformation of the work marketplace.

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