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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will boost inbound and outbound tourism, he predicted.

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The Brief: ‘Pregnant’ Street Teams and Big Green Keggs

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover “pregnant” street teams, drag conventions and Big Green Keggs. The event was the brand’s first major activation in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics this July. And that’s what we like to call a labor of love.

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START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

The MICE

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. Gallen, Switzerland.

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How Major Fall Conferences are Betting on the Return of In-person Attendance

Event Marketer

This fall, major user conferences, trade shows, music festivals and other gatherings are banking on attendees being ready to return to in-person events. In addition to its traditional home in San Francisco, the event will take place in New York City, London and Paris as well as in a virtual setting from Sept. 3 in Las Vegas.

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‘Paris Is Always a Good Idea’

PCMA Convene

That was confirmed for me when I attended the PCMA Global Professionals Conference – Europe in Paris on Aug. It was my first time in the City of Light, and as soon as I checked in to my host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, I made a beeline to my bedroom window for my first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower.

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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide

Bizzabo

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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Events Industry Leaders to Present Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26

PCMA Convene

The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. Charlie McCurdy — CEO, Informa Markets. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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