MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2024

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. The content and networking is invaluable, but what often sways a decision to attend is the conference location.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

With a focus on creating a better experience for business travelers and innovating the industry for meeting professionals, Hilton will be opening three new hotels under a new brand. of meeting space per key. The large ballrooms and prefunction spaces will feature smart design, along with the latest tech.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 28, 2020

From Microsoft to HPE, Gainsight, and more, leading tech brands are going virtual. Luckily, nearly every industry has embraced virtual events , including tech companies. Here are 10 well-executed virtual event ideas from tech companies and what you can learn from them. 10 Well-Executed Virtual Events From Tech Companies.

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Coterie Spark

JANUARY 13, 2020

We also have so many conferences and events to look forward to this year. The city where cowboy hats meet startup tech always has something for everyone. ORLANDO, FL. It’s been a few years, but we can’t wait to see Orlando again. — Where is 2020 going to take your corporate event or conference?

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s our round-up of the top conferences for training professionals. In-person conferences are making a BIG comeback in 2023. Just as we’re seeing a resurgence in face-to-face training and people opting to return to the office rather than work from home, this same desire to “connect” is driving conference attendance up.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

Want to attend virtual conferences, but can’t go out of your city? The year 2020 is full of virtual events and conferences for you to attend. Let’s get one point straight — Virtual conferences and events are more cost-effective than physical events by all means. Virtual Conferences in 2020. No trouble at all!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Most people won’t ask questions at meetings. In a thoughtful article “ Audience Engagement – at the Heart of Meetings “, Pádraic Gilligan writes: “…We all want audience engagement so why doesn’t it take place?…While Pádraic suggests that hi-tech polling methods can be used to increase engagement.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2019

Attendees who want more from their meetings don’t want to sit and listen passively to a formal presentation. Welcome to the era of disrupted meetings, in good company with other industries and institutions whose established norms are being taken down to the studs. They have expectations of involvement. FLIPPED LEARNING.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 31, 2016

In the first two parts of this series on participatory voting at events, I introduced the concept and compared low-tech and high-tech approaches. High-tech methods typically default to anonymous voting: i.e. we have no information on anyone’s individual vote. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and industry engagement at event tech and production company Encore Global. I just did a meeting in Orlando in May.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. of event space. It features 2.6 million sq.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Attendees who want more from their meetings don’t want to sit and listen passively to a formal presentation. Welcome to the era of disrupted meetings, in good company with other industries and institutions whose established norms are being taken down to the studs. They have expectations of involvement.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim. The pivot to digital events over the last year revealed that a lot of value delivered at face-to-face meetings can effectively be online. Case Study: Orlando’s 3-Day Virtual FAM. These stories dive behind-the-scenes of events. Read on to get the inside scoop.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Orange County Convention Center in Orlando drew the support of William Blue, director of Director Potter’s House International Pastoral Alliance. Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Also receiving votes were John Q. Galveston, Texas. Frisco, Texas.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Customers including Cisco, SAP and Adobe hosted large scale events this spring, as did South by Southwest (SXSW), the massive tech/music/film conference and festival. This year our team members have traveled to cities including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, Houston, Boston, Orlando, Seattle, San Diego and Aspen.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Customers including Cisco, SAP and Adobe hosted large scale events this spring, as did South by Southwest (SXSW), the massive tech/music/film conference and festival. This year our team members have traveled to cities including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, Houston, Boston, Orlando, Seattle, San Diego and Aspen.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

With over 3,000 global buyers and 3,000+ exhibiting companies already confirmed, IMEX America 2022 is set to be one of its largest editions since its launch in 2011, suggesting a confidence-boosting bounce-back for the global meetings, incentive travel and business events industry.

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Eventbase

JULY 13, 2022

Customers including Cisco, SAP and Adobe hosted large scale events this spring, as did South by Southwest (SXSW), the massive tech/music/film conference and festival. In addition to embracing remote work and flexible work arrangements, our team enjoys "No-Meeting Fridays".

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Feeling overwhelmed by technology is a common sentiment expressed by meeting-professional respondents to Convene surveys, who say that they struggle with the fast pace of change, the latest tech tools and up-to-the-minute applications, and the shiniest new things. What about meeting organizers themselves?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

IMEX , an organization that serves the global meetings, incentive travel, and event industry, took their networking game to the next level. . Well, signup sheets at the conference registration desk list the name of the restaurant, type of the food to serve and registration time. Share Your Recipe! . You’re wondering how it works?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

These cities are not only popular travel destinations, but also ideal settings for meetings and conventions. Few meeting destinations can rival Las Vegas, with its seemingly endless array of dazzling accommodations, resorts, casinos, entertainment and nightlife. Los Angeles.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Using Wearable Tech Wisely. Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Orlando, Florida. New Rules for Influencers. Adding Personality to Chatbots.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In our event spotlight, we featured the Orlando Science Center’s Inspiration Innovation Gala. Orlando Science Center gala honoring Dr. Peter Pritchard, photo by Roberto Gonzalez. He had such a wonderful experience and learned so much that he wanted to share his thoughts on the conference in this post!

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 10, 2019

The Cvent Excellence Awards feature 12 unique categories which reflect the wide impact technology has on the meetings, events, and hospitality ecosystem. The 2019 winners include: Meetings and Events. BCD Meetings & Events. Strategic Meetings Management Program of the Year. Cvent’s Top Meetings Destination.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. Universal Orlando Resort.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. RSA conference. Business Agility Conference. Annual Roth Conference.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The entire ceiling is a high-tech moving chandelier, which transforms to look like a spaceship landing on the dance floor. Las Vegas recently hosted a party for meeting planners featuring poolside dining and a spectacular lip- sync contest in the nightclub. There’s only one word to describe Omnia : Epic. Melissa Zorko, Hello!

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Have you considered hosting your corporate meeting or private gathering at a gun range? The space has hosted a wide variety of gatherings in the past, including tech conferences, art exhibitions, and business brainstorms. Choose from four different spaces to host your company luncheon or private social meeting.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. RSA conference. Business Agility Conference. Annual Roth Conference.

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2020 Conference Banking Retail 52

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As Stacy Bare paced the stage at the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education’s (AORE) 2014 Annual Conference, he observed the crowd. AORE’s Annual Conference reflected the industry’s homogeneity. Coming out of that 2014 conference,” Wolowiec said, “we said, ‘There needs to be a change.’”. Illustration by Ping Zhu.

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