Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience. Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. A little star power can be a powerful motivator for selling tickets or convincing people to stay until the last day of a conference. What to Negotiate. Do they have any special travel or hotel requests?

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. There’s no silver bullet for determining ahead of time if a conference sponsorship or trade show exhibit will be "the one" for your company, but there are some very tried-and-true questions to ask before you commit the budget.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. The same goes for the professional services field, where partner/customer conferences, sales kickoffs, academies, and onboarding are popular types of in-person events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

While there’s no foolproof way to know, here are ten signs that the speaker you’re thinking of retaining will be just fine: 1. A professional speaker recognizes the importance of accessibility and thus offers you a direct phone line. Going further, many speakers also offer their home number. Is highly accessible.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Corporate event planning encompasses traditional user conferences and customer summits to team-building events and charity fundraising days. Types of Corporate Events If you think corporate events are only conferences and trade shows, think again. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. How do you find the right speakers? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. There’s a lot of competition for conferences. Dive in below!

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Countless multilingual business meetings, conferences and events are conducted around the world daily, the success of which largely depends on attendees understanding each other. If you are hosting a multilingual meeting, conference or event, it is important to keep in mind how critical it is to get the participants' messages across.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

In the events space, this has translated to the rise of ‘bleisure ,’ with employees making the most out of their business travel by extending their stay for non-work fun. Lean into the Setting Since your attendees are traveling to your event, why not help them experience as much of the host city as possible?

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. The day will wrap up with a choice of four light-hearted ‘Social Soirees’ at 4.30pm.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Are you an all women’s conference that promotes equal pay in STEM fields?

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. COP 25, the UN Climate Change Conference, which has the objective to move the United Nations Paris Agreement into practical action, really couldn’t have got off to a worse start.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

The cost of AV gear, travel for technicians, and trucking have all risen significantly, Rissi said, with the cost of everyday equipment like screens and video projectors increasing anywhere from 15 to 50 percent. Looking locally to cut AV costs, Suriani said, has helped lessen the astronomical costs associated with travel. John Rissi.

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

“When you reduce the amount of people coming to the in-person meeting,” Johnsen says, “that can also reduce the food, beverage and travel costs.” The more rooms equals more leverage with negotiations. If it’s just a small meeting, you can have participants bring their own laptops and arrange them around a conference table.”

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months? Just as we worked with our travel partners on new security measures post-9/11, we will do the same after COVID-19,” he says. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Redefining Incentive.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? It was built in collaboration with large global organizations that run hundreds or even thousands of events yearly, including consumer events and experiences, conferences, congresses, and more. Negotiate terms. Initiate conversations.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

Thousands of schools are being closed, public transit systems halted and travel restrictions set in place. Road, rail and air travel are expected to experience major delays and cancellations. To prevent this, consider having a contractual backup plan for your speakers and VIPs. and as far east as Ohio.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Event planners are confirmed to attend from over 800 high-profile brands, including Amazon, BCD Travel, Bloomberg, British Airways, British Fashion Council, Capita, Investec and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). and growth consultant at Growth Tribe; and Nicole Soames, CEO of Diadem and author of ‘The Negotiation Book’. Conferences.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. Worst Industry Trend: Featuring new F&B trendy foods at the conference that nobody really wants to eat.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees. If they are not included you can try to negotiate this fee out before signing. #11. If your room is exceptionally large the back row might need “delayed” speakers to provide additional sound. This will save a lot of hassle and help your budget. #14. Skimping on Audio.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

More than just a cruise, Imagine Cruising create holidays for every type of traveller and events play a crucial part in these extraordinary, money-can’t-buy cruise packages. As well as event running schedule, and all manifests and performer movements as you would for a conference, exhibition or awards evenings.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“The last thing you want is to throw a conference, then find that there’s no interest in the topic,” says Romy Yan from PRIME. Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event. Check in with sponsors and speakers.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

A popular industry podcast, Meetings Podcast covers a wide variety of topics, from special event planning, to event logistics, AV assistance and event speakers. Outside of the podcast series, EventLAB hosts a number of in-person events and a flagship two-day conference. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Leisure Travel. Business Travel. Mask Wearing.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. But the extra time will give you the opportunity to plan trickier items like travel arrangements.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Whether you are facilitating a gala dinner, putting together a conference, or curating an exhibition, this step-by-step list is all you need to ensure an excellent event. Check competitors aren’t planning their awards night, exhibition or conference close to your proposed date to ensure guests will come. Have vision. Time it right.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need? Pin a dollar amount to that need, then talk to the hotel about your budget and see what they can offer.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

Are attendees paying for conference attendance or are their companies? Chances are your organization is not paying for the attendee – especially with an association meeting or user conference. Transportation To and From the Conference. Speaker Fees. Lastly, is the conference center and/or hotel environmentally friendly?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2019

Can you hear and see the speaker? Research says phone chargers are the most forgotten item by business travelers. Don’t wait until you get back to the office; do it at the end of each evening and be sure to confer with your team about your notes. If possible, briefly sit in on a live meeting in the event spaces the venue quoted.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You may have amazing speakers, an impressive event agenda and a strong event brand , but there’s another element that you can’t forget when putting together ideas for your next corporate event. Below we have compiled a list of our 20+ best corporate event entertainment ideas from small events to huge conferences. Escape Room.

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