Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many variables to consider when selecting a venue for your upcoming conference. From picking a host city to setting a budget and understanding the parking situation, here’s an essential venue-shopping checklist we’ve compiled to better detail the process. Is it the destination or convenience?

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you are an organiser who has never organised an online event before and you are worried about briefing your speakers then this article is for you! If you are a speaker who wants to deliver better content for virtual events, then this article is for you.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

Anybody who has ever planned a conference knows the value of flexibility and engagement. And if that’s what you’re looking for from your next event, you might want to consider planning a virtual conference. The good news is that in-person events are alive and well, but that doesn’t mean virtual conferences were a temporary fad.

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. Discover the current top event management conferences with GEVME.

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Attendease

MARCH 30, 2020

With the global impact caused by the novel coronavirus in the world of events , turning your in-person conference into a virtual summit may be a good strategy to keep your event running, rather than canceling it. Why Run a Virtual Conference. The average conference produces 4.17 Cost effective (for both planners and attendees).

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 17, 2024

The Canadian Dam Association Annual Conference is a heavily volunteer-led initiative. Most of the 14-person Conference Planning Committee were based in the conference destination, St. The planning committee was excited to bring in new staff to help with their upcoming in-person conference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands has announced its first wave of high-profile speakers for sport’s most influential industry gathering. This is the first time the conference has been held in the UK for over a decade, and the last host – Australia’s Gold Coast – secured the 2032 Olympic Games.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There’s a lot I enjoy about my job and an area I have thoroughly appreciated has been working with guest speakers. And while the presentations were amazing, the time I spent with each guest speaker; getting them to the venue, on stage and then back to their hotel, were some of my most favorite moments with the exception of one or two.

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The MICE

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. I travelled to St. It’s scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in St.

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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? Which venue will be available? 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. Dive in below!

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StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen travel and in-person events start up in the blink of an eye. The consensus is that people are excited to get back on the plane towards the conference halls, tradeshow floors, and board room tables. How will the association world continue to change? Feasibility. Networking.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). The conference mixes practical case studies, discussion panels and presentations, and facilitates all important networking to accelerate change.

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Event Farm

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

But a virtual conference? This spring, when the pandemic interrupted business as usual, no one knew what to expect from a virtual conference, and frankly, the bar was set pretty low. What attendees really want from a virtual conference. At a conference, attendees can look around and know they belong. Hosting a webinar?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Planning a trade show and ensuring the selection of a premier venue , however, can be a daunting task. Determine if the format is invite-only for members of the industry or do a more open audience where the general public can browse the exhibits to help assess the size and best location for the venue. Venue Size. Venue Location.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

You’ve been working on your event for 6+ months — you’ve put in countless hours getting the venue locked down, the schedule finalized, speakers scheduled, the production design perfect. The day comes around and you wait in anticipation for your keynote speaker to step on stage. The best keynote speakers are hustlers.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 9, 2022

You need to think about who your audience is, what speakers you’ll have, how you keep your attendees engaged, and how you’ll host the live and virtual components of the event. With an in-person event, your audience is limited to only those who can travel to your event’s location. There’s a lot to consider when planning a hybrid event.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. With travel costs eliminated we can reach attendees all around the globe. This year, over two days, we drew more than twice as many speakers and more than twice the number of attendees.

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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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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2022

In actuality, it was a forward-thinking dinner, gallery and performance experience activated by Hygienic Dress League (HDL) during Vox Media’s inaugural Pivot MIA conference, an event based on its “Pivot” podcast that addressed the intersection of technology with nearly all aspects of life. Welcome to the “museum of the future.”.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 15, 2022

The Canadian Universities and Colleges Conference Organizers Association (CUCCOA) say now more than ever is the time to Meet. They need to look no further than CUCCOA for the perfect venue they can trust to help them return to that robust schedule that they are used to. And Connect on Campus. Find out more.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

As conference organisers, there is a lot to consider when planning a large-scale event. Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. Below are 3 top tips to consider when choosing your next conference space. Lots to consider!

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Unique Venues

APRIL 21, 2021

With it comes a myriad of great venues to choose from leaving planners at times overwhelmed on where to turn for their next event. Unique Venues distributes thousands of leads each year to venues in the DMV and below are some of our Top Picks for places to meet in this historic high-tech area. For the best value in D.C,

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A keynote speaker that connects with the audience can be the difference between an event that is memorialized in tweets and snaps for years to come and one that is forgotten before the pen in the swag bag runs out of ink. By locating the right keynote speaker , you’re ensuring an entertaining and informative event. Homework Essential.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has hosted its largest exhibition to date, as part of the ISBA 2021 Annual Conference (Independent Schools’ Bursars Association). Ian Edwards, Chief Executive, ICC Wales, commented: “We are delighted that ISBA chose our venue for their annual conference.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Venue and governmental regulations keep changing. Marcella Farman-Dietz, executive event consultant for Medialink, joined Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, to discuss a sample event budget for a one-day business summit and reception for 400 attendees at a hotel conference center in NYC. Rapid tests are coming down in pricing.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Hosting an online conference has its benefits. It reduces friction for attendees (no travel, reduced expenses, better allocation of time). This makes online conferences an attractive option for event organizers and event participants. Want to make the most of your online conferences and amplify your growth trajectory?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. of meeting space for galas, conferences or smaller assemblies. The 17 meeting rooms allow potential customers to host a speaker talk in the Crystal Ballroom or break out into smaller groups.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. These organizations are entering the fray in part because of a collective realization that travel boycotts, historically, have done little move to the needle politically. Are you showing up and learning about the issue?”

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Expo Pass

APRIL 5, 2023

Is this an upscale conference with the big bosses or a company retreat? Your best bet is to pick a location that has an international airport, and don’t forget to look at travel within the area. The event venue ’ s location in relation to the rest of the area will affect the necessity of transport, too. Start with your “Why?”

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? This will be 30% less for sure.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 28, 2021

Overwhelmed by fall conference planning options? Well partner, what’s it gonna be: a virtual, in-person, or hybrid conference this fall? COVID-19 has changed the world, and has shifted how events and conferences are imagined/planned, it’s a new frontier! Virtual Conferences. In-Person Conferences.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

Scheduled events and conferences have been cancelled/postponed. Virtual conferences – COVID19 impact and disruption. Virtual conferences – COVID19 impact and disruption. Now, with multiple platform/software choices, digital meetings, virtual conferences and events are the norm and face-to-face is a chore.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There are a few key benefits to this approach: You save money on travel and accommodation. 2 Avoid costly keynote speakers. You don’t need to break the bank to get a great keynote speaker for your hybrid/virtual event. Connect with professional speakers’ bureaus. 7 Mix remote & in-person speakers.

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