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New and Renovated: Convention Stays and Premium Lounges

Smart Meetings

The 575-room downtown property has direct skyway access to the Indiana Convention Center in addition to meeting spaces of its own. Its largest space is the newest addition—a second-floor, 3,500 square-foot room with a panoramic view of the Indiana State Capitol. of indoor space, with an additional conference room in the works.

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7 Huge Event Planning Trends Spotted at MPI WEC 2018

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MPI did a wonderful job blending the best of Indianapolis (this year’s conference location) into every aspect of this year’s WEC. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields. Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More

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She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Richard Romane. of meeting and event space. Robin Flanz.

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Do You Know The Best Ways to Increase Event Attendance?

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The event takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you are promoting an event that has taken place in the past, she says, “Tell the story of the speaker, tell the story of an exhibitor, a sponsor, or even past participants. Stephan also suggests creating content about what the speakers will be talking about at the upcoming event.

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Insurance For Conferences and Special Events; What Planners Need to Know

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Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Insurance For Conferences and Special Events; What Planners Need to Know

Planner WIre

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Insurance For Conferences and Special Events; What Planners Need to Know

Planner WIre

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.