Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

” — Brandt Krueger , freelance technical and audiovisual consultant. “VR/AR and Blockchain get all the press but I’m not seeing the rate of adoption with those as I am with influencer marketing.” ” — Brandt Krueger , freelance technical and audiovisual consultant. ’ breakthroughs.

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. Their Twitter account is a treasure trove of innovative and unconventional ideas for anyone in catering, planning, or experiential marketing. Dahlia is an event technology evangelist, speaker and educator. TahiraCreates.

Social Media 60

Social Media Hospitality Hotels Travel 60

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2019

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

Meetings 85

Meetings 2017 Meeting Design Speakers 85

PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

Meetings 103

Meetings Meeting Design Speakers Tech 103

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Morgan’s observations are mirrored in the insights from “The Future of Meetings and Events ” report, a joint research project between Marriott and the PCMA Foundation, which identified five major, future-oriented consumer trends and market forces that will be transforming meetings and events in the years to come. Test Time.

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

All of the above is driving the generation’s expectations in regards to meetings and events, ultimately redefining the industry as a result. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Gone are the days of static schedules that shuffle through speaker after speaker while attendees remain seated.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. That order gets even taller when it comes to reflecting diversity in a speaker lineup.

2020 128

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

So if a primary event activity includes a keynote speaker or performer, then your seats need to be directed toward the front of the event. There are several cloud-based event layout software tools available that can automate the process of creating these event space designs and ensure you are using the proper dimensions for your diagrams.

Speakers 95

Speakers Trade Shows Conference Entertainment 95

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Morgan’s observations are mirrored in the insights from “The Future of Meetings and Events ” report, a joint research project between Marriott and the PCMA Foundation, which identified five major, future-oriented consumer trends and market forces that will be transforming meetings and events in the years to come. Test Time.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Bizzabo’s list-style posts about event management, marketing and engagement are enhanced by monthly interviews with event profs who are breaking the mold. Gallus Events are UK-based event consultants with an event management blog. You’ll find a wide scope of categories from marketing to budgeting, branding, and even ethics.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

To see a woman as the VP of marketing with all male colleagues speaks volumes. I still remember the chills I had while watching her lead an executive meeting. Senior Tradeshow and Marketing Events Specialist Intuitive Surgical Sunnyvale, California, USA. Director of Meetings Conference and Logistics Consultants Inc.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69