PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The main stage hosted cosplay competitions and interactive games, fan meetings with e-sports stars, and a high-profile competition between famous e-sports teams. For traditional events like industry conferences or trade shows, achieving this level of energy and engagement requires careful planning.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. CSEP: Certified Special Events Professional. CPCE: Certified Professional in Catering and Events. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. DES: Digital Event Strategist. CMM: Certification in Meeting Management.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Now as pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated , we have to decide not only when to host an event but also whether to host it virtually or live. A question I’ve been hearing a lot recently is “If we host a live event , will they come?” The post When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The scaffolding was integrated into The Hive, their take on a trade show floor that housed unique sponsor activations designed in collaboration with their team. The in-house restaurant, Bar 1912, hosted VIPs and sponsors for daily meals and intimate meet and greets with their keynote speakers.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

During my 20+ years as an IT consultant and developer, I fell in with a delightful international crowd of software testers: those all-important people responsible for the impossible task of making sure that software works the way it’s supposed to. My conclusion?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26. t Event Planners Say, Part II – #EventIcons Episode 77. IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2017

When I went in search of the trade-show real estate occupied by Spacebase , the event-space-booking platform, at IMEX Frankfurt, I almost missed it. My mistake was to look for something like a traditional technology trade-show booth, whereas Spacebase is anything but conventional.

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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. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Intentional Event Design ( ebook or paperback ).

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Members tend to walk right by them,” stated Bruce Rosenthal, a corporate sponsorship consultant. Give attendees a deal on your next event. On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Add a trade show.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

The blog from popular enterprise event software Cvent is divided into categories so you can peruse based on your interests: social media, site selection and budgeting, association tips, meeting and event intelligence, planning how-tos, and strategic meetings management. Gallus Events. Event Marketer.

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Maritz Global Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Live events can be powerful catalysts for peer-to-peer sharing and discovery, but it’s the conversations that happen after your event when the richest event ROI is realized. Much will be forgotten if new ideas discovered at your conference or trade show aren’t explored, tested and refined. About Donna.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

To that end, we have assembled a list of 25 (+2) proven event sales techniques and strategies from seasoned pros that you can implement quickly to boost your lead generation, qualifying and close rates. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. for nothing.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Meeting Planner, Association of American Medical Colleges. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Heading home from our annual meeting a few years ago. It was so much fun just relaxing and visiting with everyone, knowing that the meeting had been such a success. Alexandra Adsit. Washington, D.C.,

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2019

So, are you ready to get into the nitty-gritty of event strategy and consulting? There is plenty of ground to cover when it comes to event strategy and consulting. Each of them tackles a different and spectacular topic within event strategy and consulting. Roel is a co-founder of the Event Design Collective.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

You and your event collaborators – whether they be staff members, event planners, vendors, contractors or clients – will need to first settle on the event type (conference, trade show, banquet, reception, party, seminar, training, etc.) and scope of the event activities. per attendee.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 20, 2019

For quite some time, we’ve marched to the beat of the same drum – namely, the top three reasons why people attend professional conferences and trade shows: Education. PS: In a recent post penned by Jeff Fugate, The “Why” is the Most Important Aspect of Event Design , he identified a fourth motivator: The Party.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Say you are preparing for a meeting, or a conference, or a class, or a banquet, or a wedding, and you want to optimize the venue or space you are using so that the seating and tables are set up for the best attendee experience. Every event has a unique set of objectives when it comes to what you are trying to accomplish.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

While we were sorting through the nominations for this Year’s Best in Show, we thought, why stop there? So we expanded our guest list and invited meeting professionals of all kinds to reflect on how the business of events has gotten even better over the past few years. ” —Julia Spangler, owner, Sustainable Events.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 20, 2022

How much control do you want over the look and feel of your event page? Can you customize the platform to meet your specific needs? The Products option is best for 1-5 events or an event type, such as a roadshow or trade show program. Premium is tailored for event pros with large or complex events.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Founded in San Diego in 1978, 360 Destination Group specializes in event design, development, and execution. BCD Meetings & Events. Notable Clients: TimeWarner, McDonalds, Centene, Interl, Google.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Hundreds of startup founders met face-to-face with potential investors during prescheduled “investor office hours” or met more casually in “investor lounges” or at networking events. MoneyConf’s organizers describe the conference as “a space where technology meets money, money meets people, people meet ideas, and ideas become reality.”.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

After biting my nails and laughing for three hours watching the pair of Fyre docs, I thought more about the representation of meeting/event planning in film. There’s no shortage of feature films that prominently (if not always accurately) depict the chaotic life of meeting and event planners. meetings & events.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Conferences - Conferences are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C or B2B events. Trade Shows - Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. CES (Consumer Electronics Show). East Meets West. Las Vegas, NV.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The first strategy meeting was with the city and the city leaders,” said Colette Jones, Destination Cleveland’s vice president of marketing. You’re dealing with a lot of hotels that are great partners, but they don’t have meeting space.”. Today was like I described at my morning meeting — it’s like the first day of school.

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