Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Automation can feel like a gift from the gods when your team is small and your timelines are unforgiving (a conference must go on!). This includes tools like project management solutions, marketing tools, association event management software , and complete AMS systems. What is Association Management Software?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

If you plan events, the Technavio 2017-2021 market research report on global event management software will definitely catch your eye. The global event-management software market size is projected to grow to USD 1.64 The global event-management software market size is projected to grow to USD 1.64

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Internally, Tea Shepherd, our new Event Manager, joined the team in late November. We added the following organizations to our roster of valued clients: Airport Minority Advisory Council ( AMAC ) – Glow spearheaded the 36 th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, a virtual event, June 14-16.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The global event management industry is being disrupted by smart technology in a never-before-seen manner. Most event managers employ electronic applications to facilitate reach. As a result, the industry has enjoyed large scale proliferation of state-of-the-art Conference Management App products.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In retrospect, planning was relatively smooth before the pandemic, says Koleen Roach, director, meetings & conference management at Securian Financial Group. Jeff Calmus, principal at Jeff Calmus & Associates, brought his experience as both a consultant and former vice president, global event management at MetLife Inc.,

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. Let us know.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. He previously worked as the company’s managing director and chief operating officer. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Starting as an event coordinator in the health care sector, Sara Gorlick discovered an unexpected passion for planning events and conferences. Now, almost 20 years later, Gorlick is vp-events at Rakuten, where she has worked for 14 years. I think as event planners, you’re always trying to improve upon your last event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For over 30 years, the team at EventsAir has been developing innovative solutions and services for the event management industry. Creating one of the most comprehensive event management platforms that is trusted by event professionals around the world. FEATURE.

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Socio Events

MARCH 11, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing serious uncertainty in the event space, and it’s already impacting many global events. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Updates European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Updates CDC Guidance to Event Organizers CDC Resource for Event Organizers from the 2017 Pandemic Flu.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Aleksandra Panyukhina—Head of Event Marketing at SEMrush—about unifying a global events brand, leveraging events for every step of the funnel and tracking event ROI. Creating a unified event brand.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At Eventscase, we’re always seeking new ways to connect with event organisers and empower the events community. These event managers visited the stands of the most innovative tech companies and learned about their proposals firsthand. You can watch the full session by clicking below.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Attending top industry events is one of the best investments anyone looking to excel in their career can make. The same goes for event professionals too. . But taking time from your busy schedule to attend events isn’t easy– after all, your day-to-day plate as an event manager is probably pretty full already.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2020

Empowering your speakers to present and attendees to listen in their mother tongue means you can create truly inclusive and engaging global event experiences. While English is still the business language of choice at many events, expressing ideas, thoughts and strategies is always easier in your native language.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a festival-themed Ex Awards ceremony.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

From technological advancements to sustainability initiatives and the progression of hybrid events, understanding these trends is essential to create memorable and impactful experiences. Understanding these trends not only enhances event offerings but also provides a competitive edge by aligning with attendee preferences and expectations.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

The most adversely hit industry is the events and hospitality. Event planners and managers have been left with no choice. Scheduled events and conferences have been cancelled/postponed. Virtual conferences – COVID19 impact and disruption. – Quoted by Will Curran, Endless Events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Daniel Gibson. Tiffany Alves Hafer.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. By the Numbers.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

drp hosted British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph motorcycles’ Global Dealer Conference at the ExCel London from 23rd – 24 th October 2018. The conference gathered over 1,200 dealers from across the globe with the objective of communicating the ongoing future plans for the brand and future products.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Once we resume a sense of normalcy post-COVID, the advantages of saving on travel & accommodation expenses; and the ability to have more delegates and attendees by offering a hybrid event of both Virtual and physical (In-person) attendance will be surely capitalized upon. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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Bizzabo

JULY 11, 2018

GetResponse has hosted global conferences across the world. In this post, the GetResponse events team shares some of their biggest event management takeaways. In 2017 our experience led us to the idea of ResponseCon —a series of worldwide events focused on the ins and outs of integrated online marketing for SMBs.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years. In May, she started a new path in her career journey, now as a Director of Strategic Account Management. My day is what I call ‘integrated,’” she said. It’s About People.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2019

Experient EnVision attendees participate in a guided meditation session at a Mindfulness Centre created for the conference. Cost is particularly a high priority when it comes to planning the American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting, said Elizabeth Kunsey, CMP, the society’s senior manager of meetings and events.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A growing global awareness of environmental concerns has encouraged many industries to realign business practices according to greener values. This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

A global event accompanied with a tradeshow and exhibition. Using the latest tech inventions to upgrade the global event management and organization. Such global events where the footfall during the inaugural ceremony was around 5000+ people required a smooth running check-in solution. .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Investing time to learn how to find the perfect location at any stage of the event planning process is a smart and cost effective solution. There’s obviously no sure-fire way to guarantee a perfect location for your conference, but by having a more refined search plan clever event managers can skyrocket their chances of success.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

In 2024, advanced technology will continue to drive event planning and production efficiency through automation and scalable platforms that allow organizers to create and manage multiple events simultaneously. Sources also predict that mobile event apps will become more prevalent and wearables may also emerge.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

With more hundreds of platforms out there and more being launched every week, planners are finding that they can mix and match to meet their specific event goals. 6Connex: Gamification, one-to-one, group chat and robust analytics make this popular for virtual conferences, town halls and tradeshows.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Swapcard , the Paris-based leading AI-powered engagement and matchmaking platform for premium virtual and hybrid events, announced this week its acquisition of Avolio, Inc., a registration platform headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and its event management software, IPReg. Swapcard is hosting their second virtual event, Evolve 2.0,

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Event Industry News

JULY 31, 2019

Ashfield Meetings & Events and its sister brand, SPARK THINKING, (part of UDG Healthcare plc) held its annual conference, The Lab, at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Through ‘the power of us’ we’re able to create exciting and memorable meetings and events for our clients.”. Brand Events. Conferences.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them. I called the front desk to get the bed made up,” she said. “We The hotel was very grateful.”.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2021

It also purchased event-marketing platform Attendify and announced functionality to support short gatherings of up to 100 people with an integration with GoFundMe. Our goal is to empower event managers to succeed with any event format,” the company said in a post. There is space for quality smaller players as well.

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

Although traditionally a marketing book, the takeaway of standing out in a field of cows is very important in the events industry as well. “I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L.,

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