Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Davis said that ASCO’s relationship with the non-profit Conquer Cancer Foundation put her organization in a unique position to see what their community needed to host an engaging event for attendees coming from around the world to visit Chicago and learn about the event’s core mission. The post Are your Conferences Boring?

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JULY 16, 2020

Top Picks for Meetings and Events in the Chicago Area. We love the city of Chicago as an event location. It is an exciting, international city, but its friendly Midwestern attitude makes it welcoming for events of all kinds. Here are our Top Picks for Event Venues in the Chicago area.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Amazon is a leader in the event space. The numbers are in: live, in-person events are critical to company success, according to 84% of Vice President and C-Level executives. Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. The Events. The Rise of Amazon. Ready for the list?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | Springfield, Illinois | Get a Quote Our first presidential venue recommendation also happens to be the 2022 Planner’s Choice Awards winner for Small Market Venue. for hosting influential conferences, events, and a powerful forum for international trade and cultural promotion.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

As Annie outlined in an earlier post on this blog, Admission became a smaller event than we'd originally planned, which became a success. For context, in case you're not familiar with Admission as yet: It became an intimate event for conference organisers. Click-through rate. What we could have done. Call to actions (CTA).

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. The 20 conferences, seminars, and festivals listed below will help keep you informed and up to date on the all the latest trends, news, and laws. Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. Lift & Co.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Here, Rachel Andrews, head of global events for Cvent, spoke on developing an institutional event-program process. Image Alt Text: Vegas 2.jpg

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. Lounges, entertainment areas, two conference rooms and a club give space for relaxation, while a fitness center, recreation lawn, pool and barbecues focus on fun. The conference rooms and lounges can be reserved for business gatherings as needed. More than 75,000 sq.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Coghlan previously worked as dual general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates and Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg in Illinois. Levinthal is executive vice president for event production company Mas.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. Besides that, I love going to conferences! If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! Conferences are listed in alphabetical order.).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To her, being an event professional is much in the same vein. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As Where She Is Now Dolecki now serves as director of conferences and events for The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). She leads successful events with the help of the AttendeeHub app.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 15, 2023

Patrick’s Day upon us, we thought it would be fun to round up 6 of our favorite event spaces that give us all the Irish vibes. to re-imagined mansions that scream Irish countryside, this list is full of venues that will make you feel lucky to host an event at any one of them! Patrick’s day celebration!

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Unique Venues

JUNE 20, 2023

Look no further than 2022’s Planners Choice Award winner for small market venue, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois! Not only do they provide unparalleled experiences, but the professional event planning team at the ALPLM is dedicated, knowledgeable, and determined to make your event a success.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Event managers can capitalize on this growing trend to make their event experiences more appealing to business travelers who want a bit of leisure on the side. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? Include details of the extended rates in your event communications and event app.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of customer success events on the internet. Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 6, 2020

Several scientific and medical conferences are changing to meet the demand. has been to many conferences. who conducts research in vector biology and mycology, is also a regular conference-goer. He’s taken home awards for his presentations at events like the European Congress of Entomology. Jeremy Leung illustration).

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Unique Venues

JULY 20, 2022

If you are looking for truly unique event spaces —indoors or out, look no further than the Chicago Southland area of Illinois. Chicago is an exciting, international city, with a friendly Midwestern attitude making it welcoming for events of all kinds. It can accommodate groups up to 2,000.

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Social Tables

MARCH 17, 2021

The church seating layout is used for houses of worship, but it’s also found in lecture halls, performing arts centers, and conference spaces. You may already recognize it from an event you’ve planned or attended at a university, seminar, or yes, church. Pro tip: Keep an even number of seats in each row. Draft a seating plan.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2019

Greg Bogue speaks in early June at a PCMA Midwest Chapter event in Oakbrook, Illinois. At Educon, Bogue discussed how “journey mapping” helps event pros see their attendees’ complete experiences. Bogue divides the attendee journey to any event into eight chronological phases. You’re not a planner,” Bogue said.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. Illinois: Pumpkin Pie.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In this region, the University of Illinois Conferences & Special Events is home to a 1,400-acre campus with high-tech classroom spaces, lounges, and overnight accommodations for up to 1,800 people and a dedicated event staff to help plan it all. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. Many facilities have the capability to project your event’s or brand’s logo or messaging on screens at the end of each lane. The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

How does a vibrant, whimsical event space celebrate 14 years of successful meetings? On November 14, Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting and event space, will be celebrating “A Most Interesting Affair,” a perfectly fitting. Magazine ’s Top 100 fastest growing private companies in Illinois.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City makes it into our favorite picks for its stunning capabilities as a retreat and full-service meeting option. The building offers 10 uniquely designed event and meeting rooms, plus recepetion space.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Entering the new role with more than 10 years of hospitality , event sales and marketing leadership experience, Sharma was most recently director of event sales and marketing at Fish & Fire Food Group. Destinations International named Cunningham director of European engagement. Debra Zabloudil, FACHE. as vice president of learning.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

WhirlyBall Chicago is an entertainment mecca bringing together exhilarating games, a chef-driven menu, and customizable event offerings to suit everyone’s needs. Hayes of Illinois’ First Congressional District, is a hidden gem to some but for many, it has been a valuable entity to the community for decades.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. With multiple event spaces, Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Discover some of the top can't miss events in 2019 for AI and cybersecurity. From the Pentagon to the board room to marketing events , AI is found in just about every modern work setting. Event software relies on AI just as the defense sector does. We've compiled a list of the 20 can't miss events you should consider in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In September 2018, the news that South Carolina was in the path of a potentially catastrophic hurricane came on a Friday, less than a week before the Water Quality Association’s (WQA) Mid-Year Leadership Conference (MYLC) was scheduled to begin on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Elevate your next meeting at the place that is redefining the landscape of executive event and conference spaces.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Freeman Company sold its Encore Event Technologies unit to national event production company PSAV while its Freeman brand experience division is focusing on a problem many planners and companies have struggled with—event data analysis. Data Design , a team that grants event planners insight on how to drive growth.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Group gatherings in conference meetings spaces are great. Meeting profs need not deal with spiritual maids or gamblers when planning an event in the property’s 11,000 sq. of meeting space, nine event rooms or 16 acres of retreat grounds. of meeting space has been a location for events in the city. Congress Plaza Hotel.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

When the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) bought land adjacent to its Las Vegas headquarters about 10 years ago, the purchase was regarded as an investment. Which is why WVC isn’t the only such group building its own conference space. . Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology in Shaumburg, Illinois. Oquendo Center in Las Vegas.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

3 Ways to Foster Better On-Site Engagement: Maintaining Interest Levels Throughout the Event. Composing the perfect agenda, booking the most knowledgeable speakers, and picking the best venue are why your attendees choose to register for your events. (3 Minute Read). Round-tables Are A Must. Ask For Input – In The Moment.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Do you have a creative flair for event decor? If you answered yes, then starting your own event decorating business may be the perfect career for you! In this article, we will provide a guide on how to start an event decorating business from scratch – from setting things up to marketing your services and more! Job Duties.

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