MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A provocative post on LinkedIn charges widespread instances of inappropriate sexual advances at a recent meeting. Here’s the response from the organizer plus important resources for planners developing and enforcing a conference code of conduct. In a group of 29 women, 20 had personal stories of inappropriate behavior at a conference.

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Event Industry News

JULY 9, 2019

A new study by Loughborough University and Imago Venues has revealed the most and least effective ways to network at meetings and conferences. Conference venues can be large and busy spaces and it can be difficult to know where to place yourself to network. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Event Industry News

JULY 30, 2019

Brand-new venues are exciting, fresh and offer your conference the chance to be one of the first events to take place in them. For the latest edition of our Conference Buyer’s Guide, we have rounded up some of the UK’s newest conference venues, having opened, or are opening, in 2019. Conferences. Event Tech.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Covello said the idea for the event had been percolating in her mind after feeling disappointed by the lack of diversity both in conversation and representation at industry-related state conferences. As of January2024, 18 conventions have backed out of meeting in her destination due to the political environment.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, played host to The Superpowers of Free School Meals conference, a joint initiative to showcase the benefits of England’s Free School Meals policy, on Tuesday 8th November.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And this goes beyond meeting planning. Humans in general are complacent,” says Alan Kleinfeld, former law enforcement officer and director of Arrive Conference Solutions , a company that specializes in event safety. But it’s a big problem in the meetings industry.”. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Born from a joint venture between the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham on Centenary Square, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is an inimitable conference and events venue, offering to both corporate and private clients. This content is sponsored by Unique Venues Birmingham. Conferences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2019

The organisers of The National Running Show have announced a Sustainability Policy for the events taking place in Birmingham and in London. The National Running Show is also working closely with its main contractor, Freeman, who have their own detailed and extensive sustainability policy.

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SevenEvents

APRIL 27, 2022

the venue has committed to introducing a zero to landfill policy, where all waste is reused, recycled or composted where possible, using 100% renewable electricity throughout the building and installing a number of filtration systems in the staff, public and catering areas, which includes providing their own sparkling and still water for events.

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Event Industry News

JULY 22, 2019

With clients, suppliers, venues and workers all relying on the organiser to execute his/her role effectively, the pressure easily mounts. In our brand-new Conference Buyer’s Guide, we explore the best practices for improving healthy mental wellbeing within the event industry, drawing examples from relevant companies. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2019

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced the launch of a £250,000 competition to improve broadband connectivity for event venues that have conference facilities. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. The sector is currently worth £32.6 Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investigator meetings are a critical step in the clinical trial process. But it’s getting harder to get everyone to attend investigator meetings and harder to keep them engaged once they’re there. Why Investigator Meetings Matter Some say that investigator meetings are simply to entice investigators to take part in clinical trials.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Selecting a Sustainable Venue. Sourcing Local Catering.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, played host to The Superpowers of Free School Meals conference, a joint initiative to showcase the benefits of England’s Free School Meals policy, on Tuesday 8th November.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? How Concerned with Safety Is the Venue? What are the venue’s safety standards?

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. The brand argues corporate travel teams could use AI tools for “better price predictions” and to better “tailor travel based on T&E policy, budget and employee preferences.”

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

For this week’s episode, podcast host, James Dickson, spoke to CEO and founder of Conference Compass, Jelmer van Ast. Founded in 2010, Conference Compass is an event app provider for the conference sector. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. This is also the same for the event app. Areas of interest.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

For example, if one of your attendees has a restraining order against someone, venue security can be notified. • For meetings outside the U.S., For meetings outside the U.S., Ask the hotel or venue to contact you if one of your guests calls 911. Ask if a registrant has specific safety requirements.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 9, 2019

Imperial Venues offer flexible venue hire in Central London. With over 100 venues on our university campus ranging from meeting rooms and banqueting halls to an elegant Grade II listed Victorian townhouse, we can host events for up to 740 guests. 44 (0)20 7594 9494 venues@imperial.ac.uk Conferences.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The world of conferences is no exception, and many event organisers have been experimenting with innovative technologies to improve the conference experience. . Other technologies, such as videoconferencing have also attempted to digitalise the conference experience. Virtual conferences are easily adaptable and scalable.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Recovery Continues on a Positive Trajectory According To IACC’s 2022 Meeting Room of the Future Barometer. The meetings and events industry’s recovery continues on a positive trajectory, with venues reporting continued growth in event volume levels, according to IACC’s latest Meeting Room of the Future Barometer (MRoTF) 2022.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The meetings and events industry’s recovery continues on a positive trajectory, with venues reporting continued growth in event volume levels, according to IACC’s latest Meeting Room of the Future Barometer (MRoTF) 2022 , which was released today. This was more common in the Americas (73%) than in Europe (48%).

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Privately owned music venues company, Electric Group, has announced plans to open brand-new venues up and down the country. The owners of Electric Brixton and SWX in Bristol have hired property advisor, Christie & Co, to find new venues across the UK. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association has updated its contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. Alternatively we suggest that operators work with their own legal teams to ensure they have an appropriate clause for their business.”.

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Event Industry News

JULY 10, 2019

Welcome to this year’s edition of our Conference Buyer’s Guide, the go-to publication for organisers, suppliers, venues and agencies. Within this guide, we reveal the top uses of technology at conferences, 2019’s newest conference spaces and why you should be encouraging wellness in your events. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

“An exhibition and conference centre like no other”. Based conveniently in the heart of the UK, NAEC Stoneleigh is your next conference venue! Boasting thousands of metres of event space, the impressive venue offers multiple conference and meeting suites across the site, as well as exhibition spaces.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Smart Meetings asked veteran convention center habitues for their real-life, unexpected encounters with such blizzards of doom and put together a handy guide for recovering with grace and charm. Senior Manager, Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Events, Tupperware Brands.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. Four Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a form of self-regulation within businesses that is designed to meet specific goals related to ethics, sustainability and social impact.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Cardiff based creative event specialists Genero Group are thrilled to secure their first production contract to take place at the new International Conference Centre Wales. The event will be held at the ICC Wales in the first year of the contract, with the new venue contributing to the necessary growth of the event. Conferences.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. What is your budget?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Then read our latest edition of the Exhibition Buyer’s Guide to learn more about the UK’s quirkiest exhibition venues. From repurposed Victorian buildings to resurrected old breweries, we have compiled a list of Britain’s best venues that promise your event the wow-factor. To discover the UK’s quirkiest venues, see here.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 9, 2019

The venue has been shortlisted for two categories in the London Venue Awards; ‘Best New or Refurbished Venue’ and ‘Best Venue with a View’. The space is available for daytime and evening hire for 400 people for dinners/conferences and 450 for receptions. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 6, 2019

Silent Seminars , a supplier of ‘silent’ headsets and equipment, is combatting the conference nightmares (noise-restrictions, quiet speakers, crowded spaces, poor acoustics) one conference at a time. Find out why you should ‘go silent’ for your next conference in our latest edition of the Conference Buyer’s Guide.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The new campaign urges conferences, event organisers and venues to support gender-balance, diversity and inclusion on stage. Manel” is industry jargon for a panel of featured speakers at a conference or event consisting of all men. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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