PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Attendees who want more from their meetings don’t want to sit and listen passively to a formal presentation. Welcome to the era of disrupted meetings, in good company with other industries and institutions whose established norms are being taken down to the studs. They have expectations of involvement. That’s the old model.

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Meetings Meeting Design Speakers Tech 103

SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

Meetings 63

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability 2016 63

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whenever I’ve had the pleasure of meeting David (not often enough!) There is nothing in the 2016 BizBash Design Issue that explores the heart of event design: what will happen at the event? 2 — Elementary Meetings. Instead, let’s broaden our conceptions of what meeting design is.

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Plan Your Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Meetings are an important tool in any business, but they can often go awry. Poorly planned meetings can cause more harm than good. So how can you improve meeting outcomes and what is the best way to get the most out of your team? So how can you improve meeting outcomes and what is the best way to get the most out of your team?

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Meetings 2010 Financial Meeting Design 59

All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. For more details, download a copy of the full report.). along with cybersecurity.

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2019 Food and Beverage Meetings Wireless 28

Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events by Judy Allen. But what about good, old-fashioned books?

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Event Planning Negotiating Fashion Meeting Design 107

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Blackman’s experience in Pittsburgh came up — a lot — when she met with the multidisciplinary panel assembled to talk about future trends for the “The Future of Meetings and Events” report, she said. “We More Meeting Trends. What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design. 5 Trends That are Changing Meeting Design.

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Travel Consulting Hotels Meeting Design 81

Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. As a bonus, this format also seems to encourage much higher usage of digital engagement tools as a unifying platform which means as a planner, there is more data to help you improve the next meeting. Rising: AR/VR at events.

2019 57

2019 Event Tech Tech Food and Beverage 57

Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2018

The ever-changing expectations of attendees and meeting owners ensure the pressure is well and truly on event planners to deliver an original and highly engaging event experience on time and most importantly, on budget. The web-based app means no downloading is required. Last minute changes to the app can be made easily.

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Technology Event Technology Event Apps Meeting Design 82

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. The design of the hotel’s meeting space, The Apartment, also mixes playfulness and purpose. More Meeting Trends. 5 Trends That are Changing Meeting Design.

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Packard shared how “conference refugees” — who find the hallway more appealing than the breakout room — are pointing the way for meeting professionals to adapt. I could have downloaded the podcast of [the speakers] talking for two days instead of having to drag myself all the way to Denver to go to this thing. Maybe it’s online.

Conference 40

Conference Hospitality 2020 Events 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Packard shared how “conference refugees” — who find the hallway more appealing than the breakout room — are pointing the way for meeting professionals to adapt. I could have downloaded the podcast of [the speakers] talking for two days instead of having to drag myself all the way to Denver to go to this thing. Maybe it’s online.

Conference 40

Conference Hospitality 2020 Events 40

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer.

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. 56% of event professionals believe health and wellness programs impact the overall success of meetings. Sure, wellness programs don’t dictate the success of meetings, but they certainly enhance results.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It’s designed not just to be read, but to be implemented; the report’s cross-functional framework includes a set of tools that business events professionals in a variety of roles can use to both uncover and evaluate new dimensions of the impact of the events. From Where We Started to Now. The business events industry supported 10.3

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. The design of the hotel’s meeting space, The Apartment, also mixes playfulness and purpose. More Meeting Trends. 5 Trends That are Changing Meeting Design.

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Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74