Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. government as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). We started researching Afghan cuisine early on,” he says.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). The conference mixes practical case studies, discussion panels and presentations, and facilitates all important networking to accelerate change.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. How much of your meetings and events business is government-based? Way back in our earlier history, government was a little bit stronger out in this area. come to specialize in them? It worked out for us.

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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. This is what sets the UNITE summit apart from other energy conferences.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When you think of a convention center, most of us think of a large conference facility in the center of town. And that usually falls under a branch of the local government. Usually, when one thinks of working with a government agency, the thoughts of red tape and untold regulations start to enter into play.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Events Leadership Institute (ELI) recently released The Event Professional’s Guidebook to In-Person & Hybrid Meetings, Events & Conference , an event guide that covers all things hybrid, attendee safety and general event readiness. How Concerned with Safety Is the Venue? What are the venue’s safety standards?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

For a lot of corporations — and a lot of the conferences — the word that’s being used is ‘sustainability.’ The key sectors that are ripe for rapid innovation were identified as food production and service, venue/hotel design and mobility.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5

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Conference Care

MAY 21, 2020

At Conference Care, like many UK companies we have several our team currently on furlough and it’s vital that we keep the connections alive, whether it’s formal updates or informal zooms chats or even the ubiquitous quiz. The government plan gives 4 th July as a potential re-opening date for hospitality-based businesses. What an event!

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Here are highlights.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Arranging food and beverage service at an event is already a logistical hurdle, as is ticketing and admission. While these platforms can be adapted to events and festivals that serve food and drinks, they’re explicitly designed for it. So you can put all the food trucks at your music festival together under the same app.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. Food waste is a big problem at events. So how can you make a difference and select more sustainable food choices?

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Venue selection. We have extensive experience in planning and executing a wide range of projects for clients within the tech industry, including product launches, conferences and special events. Our services include the following: Securing venue and catering services. Our services include: Helping the couple select a venue.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. For highlights, read on. Amy Calvert.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 31 • Member Services and Conference Planner.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We are affiliated with some of Ireland’s finest and most luxurious wedding venues including Adare Manor, Dromoland Castle, and Ashford Castle & Luttrellstown Castle, but we are equally happy to host a client’s intimate elopement on the Cliffs of Moher. My hotel management experience included event and conference planning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

In 2016, we made the decision to invest £250k in refurbishing the 1980s conference room into a 5-star wedding venue, which saw tremendous success, having increased and then doubled our average wedding spend. Last year, we opened the Bar and Terrace 2021, capturing a new local market that worked alongside the wedding business.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

9, ICCOS’ host venue — California’s Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village — began evacuating its guests as the raging Woolsey Fire threatened the area, which is located near Malibu and Calabasas, west of Los Angeles. At 7:00 that night, we confirmed the venue and sent an email to all attendees about the change. Britnee Hursin.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this article, we break down exactly how to throw a Halloween party and guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from selecting the right venue and refining the party’s theme to sending invitations and making a menu. When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite? Get started.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It provides more than 10,000 hotel rooms and nearly 300 restaurants and major conference venues, including Georgia World Congress Center and Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. Austin: This lively city is best known for its 250 live-music venues, but that only begins to tell its story. of event space. of meeting space.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Cvent makes it easy to connect planners with vendors and venues while providing web-based and virtual solutions. They offer customizable templates and on-demand access to recorded event content.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Cvent makes it easy to connect planners with vendors and venues while providing web-based and virtual solutions. They offer customizable templates and on-demand access to recorded event content.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Baden-Württemberg International initiative creates a link between government, academia and industry to anticipate the ‘next big thing’ and make the region attractive for businesses and investment. On-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Collaboration.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. Dean Calma/IAEA). Dean Calma/IAEA).

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Python Events

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The threat of COVID-19 has not completely passed, requiring venues and event managers to pay attention to lessons learned from the pandemic. One of the first considerations when planning an event is the current government health restrictions. The venue and facilities used for the event may also have specific COVID-19 protocols.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. With these new venues, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area offer more than 360 special event facilities in addition to the city’s impressive Moscone Convention Center.

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Conference Care

AUGUST 10, 2020

Recent experiences from venue site inspections. This is to ensure that their plans work logistically in shortlisted venues, that a venue works to support their key event objectives and to give the opportunity to walk their proposed delegate journey. What is new, is site inspections during a global pandemic.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We are preparing for fewer European attendees as a result of new European regulations restricting the sponsorship of physicians to attend conferences in the U.S. I expect to continue to improve at a slower pace now because venues are taking away or not offering concessions, plus have greatly increased room rates. Size of company.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Pulling off a plastic-free conference got the AMSA’s organizing committee excited, Elizabeth Sinclair said. These massive trash patches have prompted some governments to ban plastic straws and bags and helped spur groups to create sustainability guidelines and pledges — including within the events industry. Lynne Greenaway. “A

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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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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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