Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) March 25, 2022. The Power of Purpose. 2022 Visionary Award Winners.

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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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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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Trade Shows Sponsorships Travel Corporate Events 98

Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you. It’s a curated experience unique to ‘me.’

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2023 Conference Trade Shows Technology 82

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Starting off with another year, entering a new phase of event industry and meetings industry, event professionals await the new trends and tech integrations that will transform the event industry. Witnessing the ongoing trends, there are ample articles on what to look forward in 2019? Event Planer Net –.

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B2C Trade Shows 2019 B2B 61

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

ICC Wales has been named winner in the Best Legacy Award category at ABPCO’s Excellence Awards, for its work in educating the global events sector on the incoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law). The latest award comes less than a month after ICC Wales was awarded the ICCA Best Marketing Award for its Protect Duty campaign.

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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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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

The ability to bring multiple attendees from across the world together virtually and still achieve the goal of the event is one that we as event professionals cannot deny. Note: we need to stop assuming that companies pay for all elements of an employee attending a conference). Anthony Navarro, Liven It Up Events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In July 2014, Dr James Morgan, Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster set up the Event Tech Lab. The idea in setting up the virtual incubator, was to help and mentor start up event technology companies wanting to get into the event space, globally. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 30, 2020

Over 90 percent say that sponsor retention rates are static or decreasing — a worrying trend that event marketers need to pay attention to. According to Forrester, 45 percent of global B2B technology decision-makers rely on conferences and trade shows to make technology decisions. Image via Microsoft.

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Sponsorships Advertising Event Apps 2019 52

Hubilo Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

With the ever-growing dynamic event industry we work with, it becomes a need to keep up with the trends, to highlight the success stories and achievements of event professionals. Let’s hear a version from a renowned event marketing influencer? How did Borelli strategies begin? Announcing. Attracting. Anticipation.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Trade Shows 83

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For a recent event, she whipped up a “gala in a box,” with robust cheese, charcuterie and snack packs people could eat at their well-spaced seats. As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event. Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 108

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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Event Ideas Speakers Events Conference 48

Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

Learn about the biggest event trends that will dominate the space in 2019 from experienced industry professionals. A recent report on 2019 event trends shows that events are more effective for achieving business goals than ever before. Values-based events. Intimate events. Event apps.

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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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2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 84

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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2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 74

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured the attention of some Convene editors. The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured with attention of some Convene editors. The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 98

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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2022 Food and Beverage Sustainability 2012 79

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

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. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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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. Kennedy Creative Events. Irvine, CA.

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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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2024 Trade Shows Healthcare Marketing 91

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

If you asked average conference-goers, prepandemic, why they attended, chances are, most of them would say two things: education and networking. You can still stuff your agenda with subject-matter experts, or amazing performances, just as you would have at your in-person events. But for how long? People are visual by nature.

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