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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Room resales and sliding cancellations are things of the past. And prioritize. Pick your battles.

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

MeetingsNet

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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How Association Stakeholders Can Use Event Data to Achieve Strategic Goals

Eventmobi

Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. Many conference speakers returned to lead case study sessions. Offer a unique in-person experience that entices people to travel: In our industry, many companies are short-staffed so employers are reluctant to let employees travel.

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Tech Meets the Future

SmartMeetings

Elizabeth Sage, associate director of events and trade shows with San Diego-based biotech company Illumina , anticipates being back stronger with a live component by 2022—her expanded audience is sensitive to price and contagion. Initially, Stevens turned all the planned speakers into webinars. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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ELI Virtual Event Profile: Suzanne Neve

Event Leadership Institute

However, research also showed that 40 percent of members working for cities and municipalities couldn’t attend in-person due to travel restrictions. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs had hosted FFEA’s conference for the past several years, and Suzanne also had future space contracted with them. Speaker Prep.

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Event Speakers: How To Find, Introduce and Thank Your Guests

Eventmobi

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Entertainers.

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What to Look for When Choosing an Event Management Company

The Castle Group

For example, if you are planning a large-scale trade show with multiple exhibitors and sponsors vs. an exclusive sales incentive program with attendee travel coordination, the services required may be very different. Make sure the experience matches the type of event you are seeking to host.