EventSource

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Valentine’s Day is upon us once again, and this year we wanted to celebrate this love-filled day by showcasing some epic moments of passion! Whether it comes out in tears or pure elation, we are most passionate when we are overwhelmed by strong, uncontrollable emotion – and it is this raw emotion that lives on in the memories of married couples for the rest of their lives (even if their memory about small details of their wedding day gets hazy).

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As I sit here in my big, fuzzy pink socks, it’s a true sign that winter is here. And with winter comes many events – mostly in the meeting and convention space but there are a lot of social events too. And most of us have heard the saying, “it’s not what you know but who you know.”. This may or may not be true because knowledge is power but building connections at your events makes a big difference to the success of your events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Don’t miss your chance to experience EventsAIR ’s 6 th Generation event management software at International Confex 2020 from 25 th -26 th February. Head to stand L04C to see how the latest release can enhance the attendee experience and improve how you manage events from any device. What is 6 th Gen? EventsAIR’s 6 th Gen release has been designed using the latest web architecture which has been optimised for tablets and mobile devices.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Event services professionals help meeting planners with all aspects of their events, from imaginative destination excursions to dynamic room setups that use every square inch of available space. But that’s just for starters. They can also serve as a valuable resource when it comes to creating meaningful team-building events. As local experts, the services team can connect the planner with unique, interactive opportunities tied to the destination that they won’t be able to duplicate anywhere else

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Coconnex managing director, Kaushik Sen, has today spoken about a successful twelve months of business for his company, including a three-year partnership with Hyve. Coconnex, a purveyor of interactive floorplans, ?integration with CRM? ?and bespoke networking platforms, will provide its event management floor planning software for 60 of Hyve’s shows across three years.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Festicket, a leading festival experience platform, has compiled a list of its 2019 “Festival Heroes” – those artists that have appeared at the most festivals in the past year. . Belgium DJ and producer, Lost Frequencies, topped the Festival Heroes list for 2019 as he brought his deep house selections to 49 festivals worldwide, clocking up thousands of air miles along the way with his 2019 festival tour taking in 21 countries and three continents.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked Bizzaboers what they love about working at Bizzabo. Here’s what they said. A common response we get from customers, candidates, partners, and even investors is that there is very unique atmosphere in the offices of Bizzabo. Welcoming? Energetic? Warm? A combination of all of the above? That certain fuzzy feeling can largely be traced back to the formal BizzaValues that we as a company created together and the teamwork oriented vision of our founders that pre

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

HBAA is the first association to endorse the manifesto launched by EventWell, a charitable social enterprise focusing on mental health and wellbeing in the events industry. This initiative by the HBAA board is part of the association’s ongoing focus and strategy on mental health, led by association past chair and board member, Leigh Cowlishaw. The HBAA is inviting members and non-members to sign the five-step EventWell manifesto, which calls for an events industry where the mental health of its

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Volunteer management has really stepped up in the last decade. While there was once a time when event planners could address volunteers as an afterthought, today volunteer staff members fulfill a large portion of duties once covered by paid workers. So planning a volunteer management program that will attract capable, motivated volunteers takes some thought.

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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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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

We’re different. Unlike most event management companies, we are a not-for profit organisation. Becoming a Community Interest Company in 2009, we have been organising conferences, events, dinners, meetings, exhibitions and network events. We look after more than 7500 delegates every year. Whether you plan a small event or a major conference, our team can handle it.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Introducing GYDER, the #1 event & attraction app that gives your visitors an instant enhanced experience. Let visitors navigate your event using our custom micro-mapping technology. Ensure your visitors can make the most of their time with you by helping them easily find specific points of interest, locate nearby facilities and get access to special event offers.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The 37th edition of International Confex will take place on 25 – 26 February 2020 at ExCeL London, bringing together thousands of event professionals for two jam-packed days of learning, networking and inspiration. In the spirit of this year’s Confex theme of immersive events, attendees are invited to not just to ‘visit’ but to get stuck in and really take part in International Confex 2020 on 25 th & 26 th February at ExCeL London.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

MEETinLEEDS conference and events team at the University of Leeds are pleased to announce that the university has acquired a new city centre conference and meeting venue, Cloth Hall Court. . Cloth Hall Court has a very well-established reputation as one of the best conference and meeting venues in Leeds. Offering a range of spaces including an impressive reception, multiple seminar rooms and break out areas, and ideally located in the heart of Leeds city centre opposite the train station, Cloth

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Creative communications group DRPG has announced today the acquisition of Firehouse, the London-based agency. This acquisition adds diversity to its client base and bolsters its position as leaders in the industry, increasing the team total to 340 people across the UK, Ireland, Germany and the US. Firehouse specialises in providing communication solutions from film & video, production and digital servicing to clients such as Kingfisher, B&Q, RBS, O2 and Shell.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Plans submitted by EventCity to build a brand new, state-of-the-art venue in TraffordCity have today been approved. The application, submitted in September 2019, proposed the creation of a bespoke events venue which would allow the business to be even more flexible when hosting conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and meetings. The new, purpose-built facility will see a multi-million-pound investment by its owners, Peel L&P.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Harrogate Convention Centre team invite you to discover six new LNER Azuma services direct between London KX and why event professionals voted Harrogate as the ‘Delegates Choice’. THE DELEGATES CHOICE*. *Harrogate is recommended by 96% of delegates and voted first choice for return visits (Visit Britain’s Business Event Survey). The venue is a premium purpose-built conference and exhibition centre located in the heart of one of the safest, most attractive and welcoming towns in England.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Taking to the Conference and Creativity Stage at last year’s Event Tech Live was Zenus CEO, Panos Moustafis. During his session, he delivered a presentation on the uses of facial recognition within the event industry and how organiser can utilise the technology to boost audience experience and ROI. Being provided with information regarding an audience’s preferences and emotional responses to the event allows organises to tailor it to them.

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