Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is filled with the promise of new challenges and the joy of creating moments that matter. This post walks you through the essential steps and skills you’ll need to become an event planner. Understanding the Spectrum of Events Event planning is not a one-size-fits-all career.

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Guidebook

MARCH 21, 2024

Event tech is changing event management for the better. The competition in the fast-paced world of conferences, meetings, and large-scale events is only increasing. The right technology can help your event stand out. Saving the Bottom Line with Event Tech Margins for events have gotten tighter.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Tech trends: creative ways to inspire audience interaction.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For an example of just how extreme event personalization can get, consider the C2 Montréal 2018 event – attended by more than 7,000 participants. Cramer reports that “Between the Conference Blocks, Conference Sessions, and Labs, there were literally 11 different ways for every attendee to experience every hour of the three day event.”.

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. The Special Event 1/8–1/1,0 San Diego, CA.

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GEVME

APRIL 30, 2018

The top 5 misconceptions about GDPR in event planning. We’ve compiled a list of the top five misconceptions that you as an event planner should be able to dispel: 25 May is the deadline for GDPR enforcement. Example: an event agency based in Singapore organises a conference that will take place on 16 September in India.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Planning an event can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, corporate conference or a private gathering, making your event a success requires meticulous planning. Below, we offer a complete checklist to help you plan and execute a memorable and successful event.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

But with change comes growth, and if the last year (and a half) has taught us anything, it’s that events are more transitional than ever. Keep reading to find out how today’s event specialists are making events work for them from planning and organizing, to design and production. ” – Courtney Stanley, Event Emcee.

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The type of event or conference, and the goals you have are critical factors. The timeline for your event or meeting strategy are key as well. First, you need to have clarity on your virtual event plan, and on your goals. For the user conference, I probably want. an event site. a calendar invite.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide. Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one?

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t gone away, there was light at the end of the tunnel and many event planners are now talking about how quickly the shift back to face-to-face could occur. The emergence of the Omicron variant has put plans on hold, or at least reignited that sense of uncertainty. appeared first on Eventsforce.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The crux of merging VR media and technology with the event and hospitality industries is in their shared inclination and motivation to effect experiences. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners.

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

LONDON, UK — Eventsforce, powered by Simpleview, has released the Eventsforce mobile app — a scalable event app solution designed to drive event planning success. The new mobile app utilizes an upgraded technology stack to help inspire, engage, and connect event attendees. Don’t miss out.

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Expo Pass

MAY 31, 2022

Nonprofits are experts at planning events of all kinds. Conferences, galas, 5Ks, BBQs, you name it, they can plan it! But what can event management software do to streamline a nonprofit’s planning process? And, how can event technology benefit a nonprofit in the long term?

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 20, 2021

Hitting to the bottom of the barrel and getting up to become the king of virtual events and conferences; those are the 2 edges. You may be thinking it’s easy to host virtual conference and online events with just a simple platform, list of speakers, and attendees. Have a plan B, C, D, …. Planning is Important.

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Nunify

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Planning an event is tough. Event planning is a complex process that involves many moving parts. From organizing the guest list to coordinating vendors and entertainment, event planners must be skilled in a variety of areas. Events are back and estimated to reach $2.2

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. But planners who have been orchestrating user conferences, trainings and town halls for tech audiences for years say capturing and holding audience attention—so they retain the information—requires a form of performance art based on an understanding of data science.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

November is always a standout month in our annual planning. As always, it is when we join Event Tech Live, the most significant tech event in Europe. This year also marks Event Tech Live’s 10th anniversary. But it doesn’t end there! We would love to meet you face-to-face at the venue.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts.

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Quickmobile

AUGUST 22, 2017

Event planners are under crazy amounts of pressure before, during and right after an event. In an ideal world, everything during the event planning process and the event itself will run smoothly with no glitches. Sometimes issues arise, causing major headaches — specifically with event tech.

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at a new registration and ticketing platform that is set to transform the way organizers manage groups at meetings and events today. Tech Radar: Zoom Powers Hybrid Events with a Host of New Features.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Having the right technology stack is essential to run a successful virtual conference. Download this implementation guide to learn the pieces that you need to run your multi-session online event. The Virtual Event Tech Playbook , by Event Manager Blog. Book: Intentional Event Design , by Tahira Endean.

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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. Til next year!

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InitLive

MARCH 27, 2019

The event planning industry is no exception. Technology is progressively changing the way events are planned and executed, what guests can do on-site, and even how events are evaluated. It can be a differentiating factor from an event that’s dull and disorganized to one that’s cutting edge and well-planned.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Our innovative web-based matching platform instantly connects global exhibitors and stand builders, to allow them to find each other easily and save time when planning their upcoming events. Type of events served: Exhibitions. Type of tech provided: Event & project management Marketplace Matchmaking New technology Websites.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. You plan so many conferences of a similar nature each year that it can be easy to get stale. But, just because conferences have a heavy business-focus, doesn’t mean they need to be (or should be) lifeless! Using projection for conference staging.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps that every virtual event planner should take to put on a successful event. From setting event goals to event production to post-event outreach and everything in between, you’ll learn what you need to delight your audience and simplify the event planning process.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. Scalability extends beyond just the number of events and attendees.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? THE ADDED BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION 4.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Leverage Social Proof Testimonials, reviews, and endorsements can boost your event’s reputation. Connect Your Website to Your Event Tech Integrate your event tech stack into your website. The Best Event Websites: 15 Examples of Conference Websites, Corporate Event Websites, and More 1.

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Event Industry News

JULY 22, 2019

About: Embly Events is an all-in-one event planning platform that aims to ease the life of event planners. Embly operates in the sector of website and mobile app development, registration, on-site tech and analytics. If you would like to be featured in one of our Event Tech spotlights, please see here.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Saving the environment from being destroyed, preserving nature is all about going green at your events. going paperless at conferences is surely an amazing way to introduce sustainability at events. Paperless conferences make a great way for introducing event app in the corporate events and use it at its fullest.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event. Mark Knowles.

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Quickmobile

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The PCMA’s Canada West chapter has organized a half-day education and networking event, the first of its kind and, hopefully, the first in a long line of legacy events. Get the Most Out of the Conference for Savvy Event Planners. Eager to get your teeth into this discussion? PCMACW Click To Tweet.

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