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Katie Couric and Dr. Jennifer Aaker Joining Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Summit

Picatic by Eventbrite

Award-winning journalist and social psychologist confirmed for fireside chat that will explore redefining human interaction in a post-pandemic world A few weeks ago we announced RECONVENE, our free virtual summit that will bring together event creators around the world to help prepare for the return of in-person events and determine the future of the live […].

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[WEBINAR]: Cracking the Code on Event Networking

Velvet Chainsaw

What is every meeting owner’s quest for the holy grail? Delivering meaningful networking and connecting experiences in a digital or hybrid experience. In February, our two guests founded the 2021 Virtual Networking Incubator. They were determined to bring together some of the best minds from around the country to crack the code on how to deliver on the promise of making meaningful connections.

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The Future of Tradeshows: IMEX on Community with Carina Bauer

Event Age by Swapcard

Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX, tells it like it is. She’s not afraid to take risks and push the boundaries of creativity to immerse attendees in the experiences her team is creating.

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How an Association’s Standalone Virtual Health Challenge Checked a Few Important Boxes

PCMA Convene

After canceling its annual in-person event, the American Association of Endodontists launched the 2020 Endo Wellness Challenge for its members on a Heka Health app that kept track of participants’ progress and gave sponsors a chance to connect. Like most organizations, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) was forced to cancel its annual in-person meeting in 2020.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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How Hybrid Events are Changing the Production Landscape

Event Age by Swapcard

As Swapcard’s resident production specialist and self-proclaimed “AV Guy”, I’ve witnessed many clients and in-house events being produced. Some good, some bad, some ugly and all insightful! I realized that in going hybrid, the events industry has forgotten some of the basics along the way and wanted to share some tips for hybrid event producers.

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Sadiq Khan announces £6million campaign to bring back live music in London

Event Industry News

Re-elected London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has vowed to pour £6million in funding into bringing live music back to London. It’s been a disastrous twelve months on almost every front, and culture has felt the ripples of the pandemic more than most sectors. With full restrictions set to be lifted next month, Khan is tasked with getting London up and running once more with restaurants, theatres, music venues and more all set to re-open.

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Join the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance on June 1-2 for this Year's Legislative Action Day

Exhibitor Magazine

Let's bring back jobs. Do you know someone in our industry whose job was impacted by COVID? We think it's safe to say that we ALL know MANY who have.

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Five Lessons Learned from a Post Pandemic In-Person Event

ePly

While it seemed like attending my first post-pandemic in-person event would be like riding a bike, it came with some lessons learned and a few surprises.

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Silverstone appoints head of business sustainability

Event Industry News

Silverstone’s commitment to sustainability is underlined by today’s announcement that Stephane Bazire has joined in the role of head of business sustainability. Stephane is a pioneer of sustainable transformation in the motorsport industry and will be leading the venue’s plans for a sustainable future, environmentally, economically and operationally.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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venue spotlight drumsheds

SevenEvents

with the potential of restrictions being lifted in the coming months we are turning our focus to spotlighting some of the fantastic venues that we have available to use in this country. be it a large music event or some casual drinks with friends, sevenevents have the venue knowledge to highlight some of the best spots. drumsheds. you may already be familiar with printworks. well the drumsheds is another pioneering space from the team that brought you that venue.

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GL events: iconic structures and total solutions

Event Industry News

GL events is well-known in the events space for some pretty iconic temporary structures – from the elegant practicality of our flagship Absolute range, through to our eye-catching Apex pyramid structure. The Absolute is a regular feature at many key sporting and social dates in the events calendar across UK and Europe. The choice of custom structural elements, and additional enhancements makes Absolute supremely versatile.

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Unique Meeting Venues & More in Loudoun County

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. In DC’s Wine Country ®, your group can tap into the best of both worlds – from rich farmland and rural charm to the innovation and industry knowledge that fuel the Dulles Technology Corridor. Home to farmers and entrepreneurs, to esteemed equestrians and renowned thought leaders, Loudoun has long been a place where ideas are cultivated and business thrives.

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Truly, Event Genius…

Event Industry News

Reshad Hossenally found his inspiration in a part-time job; selling tickets, by hand, while at university. He went on to found Event Genius. Incorporating Ticket Arena and Festicket, the company has become one of Europe’s primary ticketing and event tech providers. Trusted by the likes of Coachella, Afro Nation, Amnesia Ibiza and Rolling Loud, the Event Genius Group provides services to 35 different countries generating sales of more than £650m.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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ELI Member Spotlight: Sally Porteous

Event Leadership Institute

Sally Porteous is the owner/operator of Red Lanyard, an event management firm based in Brisbane, Australia. After cutting her teeth on festivals, concerts, and expos as a music promoter, she founded her company in 2006. Sally is passionate about providing an exceptional audience experience, always ensuring that attendees get more than what they pay for.

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New and Renovated: Gone South for the Summer

Smart Meetings

Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center. The Hyatt property opened in March in Atlanta’s medical district, with 4,630 sq. ft. of space for small events, full audiovisual capabilities, and a dedicated meeting support staff. Its 186 guest rooms are residentially styled spaces, perfect for extended stays. An outdoor lounge space features a firepit and barbecue area for a cocktail gathering featuring some of that famous Southern barbecue.

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THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALLS HELP TO BRING COVID TO A BLOOMING END

Prestige Events Magazine

Since January, the Westminster venue has safely welcomed nurses from various local GP practices to deliver over 15K vaccinations so far this year. With a solid reputation for the delivery of covid safe events, swathes of natural light from the glass roof and 875 square metres of uninterrupted space, the Lindley Hall was a practical choice for the NHS campaign.

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Unique Meeting Venues & More in Loudoun County

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. In DC’s Wine Country ®, your group can tap into the best of both worlds – from rich farmland and rural charm to the innovation and industry knowledge that fuel the Dulles Technology Corridor. Home to farmers and entrepreneurs, to esteemed equestrians and renowned thought leaders, Loudoun has long been a place where ideas are cultivated and business thrives.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Stress Matters launches event industry specific online courses to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week

Prestige Events Magazine

Stress Matters are launching a series of support services to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, the 10 th – 16 th May. Two online courses: Managing mental health and stress for eventprofs and Designing and delivering mentally safe events are being launched to support the mental health of the industry re-opening. The self-study courses are the only bespoke courses available for the events industry and have been developed with the support of professionals across all sectors.

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Episode 31: Smart Production Pivots with Jordan Goodfellow from GigStream

Techsytalk

Jordan Goodfellow didn't just sit back and let the pandemic change his business.

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Restart of Foreign Business Sends Positive Signals for D?sseldorf Location

Exhibitor Magazine

Messe Dsseldorf reports slightly higher figures than expected for the 2020 financial year. It has countered the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by c.

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Socio Has Agreed to Be Acquired by Cisco to Power the Future of Events

Socio Events

I’m excited to share the news today that Cisco announced the intent to acquire Socio. You can read more about Cisco’s intent to acquire Socio in their blog. We started Socio with the vision to transform how events and meetings are run around the world. In the four years since we began, the world has changed, no more so than in 2020. The pandemic has changed how the world gathers, including the nature of events of all types and sizes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Reno Tahoe Experiencing Near Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

Exhibitor Magazine

RENO, Nev.  The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) released transient lodging and room tax statistics suggesting that tourism in W.

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Gala Tent: supplying high quality temporary structures at universally accessible prices

Event Industry News

Established in 1999 and now leading its field, Gala Tent has developed a solid reputation for supplying high quality temporary structures at universally accessible prices. The company is renowned for own-brand product development and patent protected design and manufacture of commercial grade modular marquees and pop-up gazebos. There are many products in the Gala Tent range which are suitable for events and hospitality applications, and as such the company goes to great lengths to provide solid

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Cobb Galleria Centre Welcomes Back Annual Shows to Thriving Markets

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA  Cobb Galleria Centre is poised to host its two biggest consumer shows of the year with the upcoming return of the Atlanta Home Show and the.

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5 Ways to Elevate Your Next Marketing Pitch with Nunify Webinars

Nunify

There has never been an opportune moment like now, to create and run a successful business, as we have entered an era that is predominantly digital – from our content consumption behavior to the way we interact with a significant number of people and brands that are an integral part of our lives. Advancements in technology have transformed the traditional manner in which businesses promoted themselves, and their products or business offerings.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Spectra Announces New Staff Members for the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter

Exhibitor Magazine

Owensboro, KY  Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter, is pleased to welcome ne.

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Event Tech Vendors Grow 4 Fold in Past Year: Here’s All 800

EventMB

A new event technology supergraphic reveals a booming vendor landscape. The EventTech 800 infographic features 832 companies operating in the event technology space across 11 categories. It also shows a 400% increase of vendors in just one year. The graphic was inspired by Scott Brinker’s MarTech 8000, a well-known marketing technology landscape infographic that has […].

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Event Tech Vendors Grow 4 Fold in Past Year: Here’s All 800 in an Infographic

Skift

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