PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Collision , an annual tech gathering that Forbes called “the best technology conference on the planet,” has welcomed tens of thousands of attendees to New Orleans for the past three years, but that audience may move north of the border in 2019. Exhibitors have already signed contracts, and people have made their travel arrangements.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It is possible that hybrid meetings may serve as a temporary transitional solution and will not create a negative financial impact after the crisis subsides. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea. Hybrid Business Model Considerations.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It may also be financially beneficial to focus on the event’s sensory atmosphere, such as sounds, lights and smells to create a new look and feel—all while remaining within your budget.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 80

Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Time and time again, Will and Brandt have proven to the Event Tech Podcast listeners that they are experts in all things tech. But should we care?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. Finally, we have great deals for those that are signing multiyear contracts at one time.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Control and track your event expenditures, revenue streams, and overall financial performance. This will dictate space requirements, seating arrangement, room set up, and tech/AV needs. Understand what equipment, set up, and tech services are offered or provided by the venue. Understand these details before signing a contract.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. Last but not least, we are most grateful to have received financial backing from our investors once again! We are hosting representatives from event agencies in Spain and we’re flying them to London to attend Event Tech Live 2022.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2021

Every couple of months, the number of event apps out in the world began to, ever so slightly, contract. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management. Every time I swore I’d never try another demo, I’d be treated to something new that built upon the event apps that had come before. Medical meetings? Scientific?

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2022

“Maybe one of the reasons why this isn’t the biggest issue is that not everyone is financially astute. If I told an event planner to talk to vendors about what furniture to use, or build a budget that determines your financial ROIs , they’re going to go after the design aspect. ” Conclusive Thoughts.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

As part of the Hire Space professional offering, the account management team works closely alongside clients to provide an end-to-end venue-booking service, including bespoke proposals, the best prices, contract and payment services and more. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2021

It is possible that hybrid meetings may serve as a temporary transitional solution and will not create a negative financial impact after the crisis subsides. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea. Hybrid Business Model Considerations.

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you are working in TradeFI or financial institutions, you would want to work with a tool with a lot of speed. That means other parties can have your data but not read it. Also, a smart contract is a business process in that you can wrap a digital lock around it and put it into motion when certain conditions are met.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2021

For example, for a shorter-term project, you might have fewer people involved than say a longer-term contract process. Financial perspective – it is important that cost and finances are taken into account during the RFP process.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I believe there is a thin line between planning and execution, and I am passionate about smart tech for hospitality professionals. This is why I consistently employ a 360-degree view of streamlining processes and advocate tech solutions for event management. I found this marvelous new app to support my passion: Goombal.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

Other challenges include difficulties in planning things given the fluidity of the current situation (66%), changing contract terms with suppliers, sponsors and exhibitors (34%), dealing with refunds and cash flow issues (28%) and making sure delegate comms and expectations are managed in the right way (25%).

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

Can the tech provider deliver hyper personalized experiences? Can the event tech partner help you generate revenue and control costs? For example, uniform hotel concessions and contract clauses add value and guard against excessive attrition and cancellation fees.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of the catering solutions below offer these functions as well as other valuable business and event management features for tracking event bookings; generating financial and profitability reports; viewing business data using real-time dashboards; and integrating with point-of-sale (POS) systems and accounting solutions like Quickbooks.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In the survey, respondents told us they sought business acumen — contracting, negotiation, budgeting, and financial management — as well as so skills, including the ability to lead others. Not surprisingly, being tech-savvy was cited by many as essential to that innovation.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2020

More than 250 participants in the May 21 Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats agreed mastering virtual meeting tools will require new skills, flexibility and creativity from everyone involved–presenters and participants–and this education is just beginning. Meetings Professionals Re-Education.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS ARE ENORMOUS…. Unlimited events with no restrictions and No Lock-in Contracts. clients, guests, staff, contractors. Unlimited Phone and Email Support.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

But rebook SHOULD be the springboard of every sales effort, as an effective rebook generates revenue early in the cycle to fund dynamic planning, provide financial security and secure the success of the next edition before the current one closes its doors. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Securing a venue too late, skipping an event walkthrough, failing to practice tech cues, or making last-minute setup changes can negatively impact an event’s success. Make a habit of documenting contracts, deposits, cut-off dates, and vendor communications to provide your event planning insurance representative.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

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. Dalia El Gazzar. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. Job title: Founder and CEO.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Despite the inevitable financial risk involved in hosting a hybrid event, there are strategies that can help to ensure a successful business model. Make sure to include a clause in your speaker contracts that clarifies your intention to record during rehearsal sessions.) How to Turn a Profit with the New Hybrid.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Hybrid events certainly require more of a financial commitment than virtual events, as you’re layering a virtual component on top of an in-person event. Here are a few hybrid tech components that you’ll need to consider when budgeting: AV Equipment: Screens, cameras, microphones, and a sound system are all must-haves for a hybrid event.

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zkipster

MAY 5, 2022

Dubai businesses and residents share this vision, and are actively contributing to Dubai’s future as a global city and one of the world’s leading financial and cultural centers.”. Photo by Nick Fewings via Unsplash. LOUISA HIRST | HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONS FOR APAC & THE MIDDLE EAST | ZKIPSTER.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Her solution? “We

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 111

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

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. Dalia El Gazzar. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. Job title: Founder and CEO.

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The more positive capacity indicators, like stock ownership and business affiliation, the more a donor has to give financially. Social media is a prevalent engagement strategy for corporations and larger nonprofits to reach their younger, more tech-savvy audience. Identifying potential major donors is just the first step.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

One of the more telling examples is an article last fall by Jessica Lessin, founder and CEO of The Information, a leading tech industry media company, who wrote a widely shared article on LinkedIn titled, “ Virtual Events and Why I Am Never Going Back.” Industry Consolidation. Venues will close. Hotels will be converted to apartments.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2017

So I signed the contract with Croke Park, yay. Molisani had signed the contracts for the second Dublin conference prior to that business acquisition, so he couldn’t have known this conference would become a serious competitor. based high-tech companies, which Molisani figured he could tap into.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Financial Management. Vendor/Contract Management. Our event management blog has plenty of resources regarding event management software, tech trends, and industry information here at your fingertips. Wedding Planning Strategy. Venue Selection. Wedding Amenities. Wedding Logistics. Wedding Aesthetics. Price: $345. Conferences.

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 25, 2019

And on the tech side, Cvent just announced another acquisition of QuickMobile. RELATED STORY: Contract trends: What’s old may be new again. Berger covers a number of additional, important subjects related to industry trends—including a lot of tech elements, such as AI, AR, blockchain, virtual experiences, etc.

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Hotels Contracts Tech Financial 46

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They are purpose-built to streamline processes and financial operations, centralize data, and engage members. Its financial management tools can connect to software like QuickBooks so you can see and manage all your reports in one place. MC Trade MC Trade is an association management solution for larger organizations.

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All Seated

JULY 6, 2020

I know, super high tech, right? A simple line item on a contract, “candles for the head table”, looks like a place where you could easily save. We have already streamlined our efforts, which has given us the ability to continue meeting with and booking new clients during this financial valley. . But, it got the job done!

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Event Tech. Financial plan. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Price: $345 – $875. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Venue Selection. Aesthetics. Conferences. Fundraisers. Trandshows.

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