Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

Developed to exceed industry standards in sustainability, the new project will create additional state-of-the-art ICC convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms, together with stunning outdoor spaces – all designed to put London at the forefront of the global events industry.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

So, for both private and business events, you’ll need to build value and interest that will sway your attendees to toss aside their sweatpants and decide that the benefits of attending your event outweigh any possible travel risk. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Even companies that canceled key conferences altogether in the chaos of 2020 have announced they are bringing back at least the virtual component. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” I have a gypsy soul, and I miss traveling.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Rachel Wimberly : Another passionate and amazing women leader in the events industry! Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 26, 2021

Lindsay Carroll, managing director of events and production at the Robin Hood Foundation, will share how the poverty-fighting organization reimagined its event portfolio, from signature programs like its benefit gala and investor conference to new virtual events that expanded its audience—and why hybrid events are here to stay.

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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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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.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If business with suppliers on the show floor is the main meal at the IMEX America show, then the 150-plus educational offerings for meeting professionals are the appetizer, snack, and dessert. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Over the next six to eight weeks, Bauer will be following news about updated guidance, experiences of other conferences and sentiments about mask wearing and health screening. See also : Tips for Streamlining Vaccine Verification at Your Event. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Senior Events Manager | Hulu | Santa Monica, CA. Event Manager | Aspen Skiing Company, LLC | Aspen, CO. Event Manager | Climbing Wall Association | Boulder, CO. Director, Global Events | Marketo | Denver, CO. Fundraising & Event Coordinator | The Centrist Project | Denver, CO. Atlanta, GA.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

Have you noticed a demographic shift happening at professional conferences? You might not think the over-50 crowd still matters for events anymore. Quite a few event marketers are investing heavily to win over Millennials and Gen Z – and it makes sense. At many conferences, this vintage crowd is largely ignored.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Three-and-a-half months prior to a client’s largest annual trade show, Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global , was notified that San Diego Convention Center would be unable to host the program. Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle. We got lucky,” said Graziano.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

Over the years, I made my way up the ranks in the catering and hospitality world, always through events. I eventually married my career in events with my web-design side hustle into a singular vocation when I began speaking at national conferences in 2006 on topics related to digital marketing, web design, and social media.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Technical Program Manager, Executive and Event Production | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Assistant (Part-time) | The Kapor Center | Oakland, CA. Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Connecticut.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Although there are plenty of examples of smaller, more intimate events (such as VIP dinners) you can also find larger examples like the lead generating exhibitions like those found at trade shows and user conferences. Sales acceleration events are one part of a multi-touch event marketing plan.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Reduced awareness of safety protocols in addition to loss of good judgment,” is how Michele Shry, manager for events, meetings and travel at Petco Health & Wellness Company, sums it up. As a conference organizer you may want to be more proactive than that. Yes, they did. A Tipsy ‘New Normal’?

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Project Manager – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA. Project Coordinator – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | San Diego, CA. Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Special Events Assistant | JLL | San Francisco, CA.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is the opportunity of a lifetime to join an established, successful and rapidly expanding technology supplier serving the exciting global events sector. Established in 2013, Konduko is a global event technology supplier headquartered in Biel, Switzerland. Company Information. The Successful Candidate.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

G2Planet is an event management software company whose priority is to help others create data-driven events. On their blog, you’ll find great insights into digital marketing and experiential marketing for corporate events, as well as trade show presentation. Do you love the tech aspects of events?

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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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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Ironically, this transition helped event organizers realize the potential that online formats have in the event planning industry. Propelled by these possibilities, the global events market is expected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to Verified Market Research. Assembling a team. Download now.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On the other hand, companies who engage in B2B event marketing are focused on enticing other businesses (and their employees) to attend the event, participate as an exhibitor, or engage as a sponsor. Why is event marketing important? The event planning industry is an increasingly competitive market. through 2028.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Since 1991 21st Century has been working with associations, corporations, government agencies and nonprofits to deliver high quality events. They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. EVENT STRATEGY GROUP. 360 Destination Group. Irvine, CA. CADENCE, INC.

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