Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. 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. These initial planning stages will help create a picture of what your conference venue will look like.

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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. Nobody wants to not have an annual conference.”.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

After providing the tech and expertise to help leading life science and pharma and Fortune 500 companies run 10,000+ successful in-person events for the past 20+ years, we’ve consolidated what we know into the best planning and technology guide. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

After news that the United States would open to vaccinated international travelers starting Nov. The tech area has significantly increased with companies we hadn’t even heard of two years ago,” said Bauer. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

You might be asking why I am partaking in unnecessary air travel. Traveling is an important part of my life and I didn’t realize how much I missed it until hopping on a plane was off the table. The hours are crazy and travel is a must, but knowing that we are creating new experiences for those around us always makes it worth it.”

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Many top companies and organizations are choosing Wordly to make their meetings and conferences more efficient, effective and language inclusive. Wordly is revolutionizing the multi-billion dollar simultaneous interpretation market using AI-based simultaneous interpretation delivered as a SaaS solution. We will not relocate.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. There’s flexibility in negotiating with a venue that provides in-house food and beverage, however, as it has more control over adjusting menus to cater to the planner’s budget.

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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. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Kate runs “Patay Consulting” as Chief Strategy Officer.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Tenholder equated Marriott’s decision to a price increase, similar to when airlines cut commissions to travel agents, but didn’t lower ticket prices. Leveraging Tech Tools. The post After Marriott Commission Cut, Event Tech Exec Urges Planners to Make Lemonade Out of Lemons appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event Tech Podcast. Event Tech Podcast. Now co-hosted by Brandt Krueger and Will Curran of Event Technology Consulting, the Event Tech Podcast was started by John Federico many years ago. This podcast delves into anything and everything about the event tech space. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons. GatherGeeks.

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. 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. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A variety of tech solutions and techniques can be used to help achieve a favorable outcome. A prestigious university in the UK had been using multiple small systems to create a call for papers and to register delegates for their year-round conferences and events. This session data was shared with the sales team in real-time.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Witt, who is a partner and board member at jwc, a Germany-based management consultancy firm specializing in the trade fair and conference business, emphasized during the all-virtual Web Summit session that while conference after conference has migrated online during COVID-19, the nature of trade shows has made digitization a trickier proposition. “We

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. 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. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. 75 percent of tech small business owners place high priority on networking, and 81 percent prioritize industry conferences and trade shows.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. How long does it take to plan a nonprofit event?

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Job title: Tech evangelist and idea igniter. What I love about my job: I love the eureka moments that our audience experiences when they realize that tech solutions, apps or workarounds can transform the way they work on a daily basis. Cheryl Gentry.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Job title: Tech evangelist and idea igniter. What I love about my job: I love the eureka moments that our audience experiences when they realize that tech solutions, apps or workarounds can transform the way they work on a daily basis. Cheryl Gentry.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Yet, soon enough event organizers have understood the unique benefits of virtual events, especially their versatility in attracting attendees from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations, travel, and accommodation costs. Type of event: Will this be a conference? and internet connectivity. And others.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Some common, often unspoken, needs and expectations include: Travel expectations Using a preferred brand for a venue or travel Perks and luxuries, they’ve been afforded in the past Building in time on the agenda to get to know one another Green M&Ms in a glass bowl. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. If you’re hosting or streaming any part of the event online, consider platform subscription costs, camera setups, and other associated tech expenses.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

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. Keynote speakers in Artificial Intelligence (AI Tech).

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. For meeting professionals who work hard at building relationships and excel at negotiation, requiring sign-off from a procurement team — or even having procurement run the RFP process — can be a hard pill to swallow.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Below we have compiled a list of our 20+ best corporate event entertainment ideas from small events to huge conferences. You can tailor the theme of the escape room to match the theme of your conference or event. Source: ARVR Tech. Immersing your guest in a safari, might not require as much travel as you think.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While most companies go into the speaker negotiation by asking what the speaker can bring to the stage, it’s equally as important for you to help your client articulate what the goals are for your company to feel like they’ve got the right person inspiring the crowd. Are you an all women’s conference that promotes equal pay in STEM fields?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Obviously, you want the most impressive facility for your conference. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. You can market the conference as an opportunity for checking out the town and its attractions, restaurants, museums and entertainment and shopping district.

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Next up, in September, I took on a marriage conference featuring a well-known, comedy-based seminar speaker who was booked to fly in from Green Bay for a live appearance in our worship center. Within minutes of walking in the door, I found things had escalated quickly as the news traveled from office to office. Off to a great start.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

From tech to finance to media—here's a look at 30 of the best conferences for women in 2020. Many conferences have appeared in the last few years to help provide women with opportunities to build networks, share experiences, and learn in ways that traditional conferences can't quite match. Watermark Conference for Women.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Because the Growth Acceleration Summit is a conference focusing on the impact of aligning marketing and sales, we wanted to make sure to secure a venue that would facilitate communication and collaboration. Once the negotiations are underway, this is when you will want to gather as many details as much as possible.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Set up event tech tools.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Use some negotiation skills to get the group discount at an even lower price! The event planners will travel for free and usually make several thousand dollars of profit. Your panel could focus on something like fashion, fitness, tech, or real estate. Usually, you can get a group discount for almost any activity. And guess what?

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Planning a conference takes a lot more effort than many people realise. They expect fast and free Wi-Fi, they expect great food and they expect everything at the conference to work properly – and they are right to expect this! Working in harmony with a venue team is fundamental to the success of your conference.

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