Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is renowned for hosting famous occasions and concerts as well as live and recorded Television shows in its Great Hall.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

As an event organizer, you’re no stranger to the transformative power of technology With each passing year, technology is becoming not just a feature but the backbone of world-class events. But the landscape of event technology is vast and ever-evolving, with new innovations emerging all the time.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? Next-level mobile event apps drive meaningful connections. There’s no doubt about it.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. The post How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

MAY 27, 2021

I have spent a lot of time on different demos for a variety of platforms and it has been fascinating to see such amazing event technology and to see how quickly it is evolving. Plus, my background as an event organizer. Work life: I spend most of my days on Google meet, or, to break it up … zoom! I love apps.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When used to host a mixture of pharma ad board formats throughout the year – in-person, virtual, hybrid, asynchronous – this technology can transform pharma ad boards into fruitful meetings that bring 5x more insights. For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Planners Left ‘Holding the Bag’ At a time when planners desperately needed technical help, hundreds of AV and production companies boarded up shop, furloughed (or straight-up fired) employees, hoping to “ride it out” for when events were going to be “back in the fall.” Rise of the Technical Producer.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

After a year spent moving in-person events to digital platforms and monitoring the shifts in the feasibility of meeting in person, the timelines for holding safe in-person meetings in the future are slowly coming into focus. The video below is part of the Hotel Effie’s virtual tour.). Virtual Site Visits. Leslie Zeck.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

If a speaker agrees to participate, send them a contract that stipulates their role in the conference, the amount they’ll earn, and other pertinent details. Contact them to explain why they should sponsor your event. Then draft and sign a contract that defines the role of each sponsor. No pressure!

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Follow these steps to create your master calendar: List all events with their dates and locations. Include standing meetings and appointments with key stakeholders. Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Determine meeting cadences and use agendas to stay on track.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

IMEX 2016 breaks attendee records, Event Pro Update launches and Bermudian returns to lead BTA in 2016. This and more in our latest news update for Meeting and Conference Planners. Event Pro Update Launches. Eventinterface is thrilled to be a content partner of Event Pro Update. See the studie here. Visit the site.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

We can see a shift in event management processes that may persevere longer than the pandemic itself. Here are 5 trends that are transforming – and enhancing – meetings and events. As we change the way we host events, out of necessity, we have learned new ways to innovate. And that may not all be bad news.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. What can traditional event planners learn from companies like OnePlus as they rush to pivot to digital because of the coronavirus pandemic—or, at the very least, are trying to get comfortable with adding a hybrid component to their agendas? The solution?

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

All too many are stuck staring at a specific software or tool they’ve been forced to contract for a period of time and in the end you get a series of copy paste events. I love combining event tech with a live setting; live venues and real locations rather than studios. Also in a virtual setting, imagination should be limitless!

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Planner WIre

APRIL 12, 2023

Hotel Wifi cost is something that can be difficult for meeting planners to understand and for good reason. Meeting planners are smart people; We “get it” when we are being taken for a ride. The honesty was refreshing and we were able to negotiate most of the charge out of the contract… but I should not have to.

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

Whether delays in planning, frustrations due to lack of proper organization, arguments amongst team members, and the need for extra meetings to address any issues that may arise, these problems can eventually lead to someone else taking over the project. Why create a comparison grid to evaluate event platforms?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2024

Last September, Sydney, Australia-based travel-management firm FCM announced the consolidation of its various meeting and event operations in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia into a single global entity, FCM Meetings & Events.

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Do Good Events

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Over the last few years, the number of mobile bidding platforms and event technology solutions have grown and evolved a ton. We at Do Good Events work with different platforms and there are amazing aspects of all these platforms and there is not a one-size-fits-all. They can also provide product demos and product reviews.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. Download the Case Study In event management, achieving operational excellence and delivering remarkable experiences are paramount.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Make sure you understand the AV contract.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Define clear goals and objectives To successfully execute an event, you first need to know what you’re aiming at. That’s why the first step to running a winning event is clearly defining its purpose and objectives. This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event.

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2023

Skift Take: As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Event compliance is a number one priority in the pharma industry. By understanding the event compliance landscape and working with experienced partners, life science companies can use event technology to drive engagement and enhance the experience for both HCPs and KOLs. But it shouldn’t be a barrier to innovation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. A discussion with any potential meeting venue should cover air-circulation and air-quality issues.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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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. Set your event objectives.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Anyone planning conferences, tradeshows, symposia, meetings or events can benefit from this series. WORKSHOP 3.

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Coterie Spark

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

What if bringing the next big thing in conference and corporate meeting technology to your event wouldn’t add to your budget? No need to find a vendor or even sign a contract. The next change on the horizon for conference and meeting technology, isn’t actually technological at all.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

Creating an event budget can be overwhelming! With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. It is always best to begin designing an event around your available resources and not vice versa. A team meeting with a $2,000 budget?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Subscribe to e-newsletter updates Keep up to date with the latest news Join 15,000 + #eventprofs and get our e-newsletters direct to your inbox First Name Last Name johnsmith@example.com Submit Form is being submitted, please wait a bit. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Planning the event layout. Create an attendee journey site map so you can visualize the event layout. Event technology is your friend here. Sharing an event safety code of conduct.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Allie Magyar, chief product officer of Notified, knows those challenges all too well from her days as a meeting planner. Magyar founded Hubb — which was recently acquired by Notified — to achieve the dream of streamlining communications and reduce the head-spinning number of messages that volley back and forth among event teams.

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