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Standards for safer events

Conferences that Work

As I write this, we are entering the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic which has been responsible for millions of deaths and long-term disabilities. Many more people are going to die and contract Long COVID. In addition, most current events are still dangerous to attend for people with disabilities and certain chronic illnesses. Under the circumstances, it’s shocking that the meeting industry has developed no widely-accepted standards for safer events.

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You Lost Your Job — Now What?

EventMB

Skift Take: Layoffs have battered the meetings industry, with event tech hit especially hard. This is our guide to patching up the rupture and carrying on.

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The Transformation of Business Events

PCMA Convene

Illustrations by Sirin Thada For the CMP Series/cover story in our January/February issue, Convene examines how a handful of organizations are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies — and how they continue to transform (or at least tweak) themselves and their events.

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The Business of Events outlines activity for 2023

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election. Supporting the work carried out by UKEVENTS, The Business of Events is an independent Think Tank which works to build a stronger UK events sector and realise it’s economic potential.

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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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Back to Business: How Sundance Sponsors Marked the Festival’s Return to Live

Event Marketer

The Sundance Film Festival has been a storyteller’s haven for nearly four decades, and after two years of digital events, the upscale affair returned to the Utah mountains last month. Over 11 days, Jan. 19-29, the first-ever hybrid Sundance showcased 111 feature films, 64 short films and four episodic projects across venues in Park City, as well as Salt Lake City and the Sundance Mountain Resort.

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lio’s is coming to london

SevenEvents

lio’s ibiza has been the talk of the town in ibiza and it’s getting a permanent site in london. with a killer location in leicester square it is taking over the legendary site of café de paris and we couldn’t be more excited to have another exciting venue to propose to clients. lio’s is a show, dinner, club concept all rolled into one. the show is spectacular featuring singers, dancers, acrobats and international artists that bring a great energy to the space.

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Win a Vacation Voucher at Event Tech Live Vegas

Event Industry News

We all know how hard event profs work, long hours, stressful deliveries, tight schedules – the list is endless. Taking time out for a much needed rest is more important than ever, allowing time to re-charge and stop the dreaded burn-out.

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10 Things CIOs Can Learn from Start-Ups on Innovation

Management Events

It is commonplace for CIOs to draw inspiration and ideas from more experienced peers. However, there are many things a seasoned CIO can learn from start-up culture that can be implemented in their own organization and leadership style. In a recent virtual insights presentation, we heard from Hylke Sprangers on Things Enterprise CIOs Can Learn From Start-Ups About Innovation And Disruption.

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Finalists revealed for the International AGF Awards 2023

Event Industry News

AGF (A Greener Festival) reveals 29 events and arenas from 11 countries as finalists in the International AGF Awards 2023. Awards are given across 9 important sustainability categories, including power, water, food and travel, and the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2023.

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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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Great Meetings are in the Great Outdoors at SunRiver Resort

Smart Meetings

It’s easy to understand why Sunriver Resort has been a treasured destination for meetings for more than 50 years. Beyond its array of accommodations and spaces available, the 3,300-acre outdoor playground, located in the foothills of the Cascade Range just outside Bend, Oregon, offers countless adventures for guests to enjoy amidst a breathtaking wilderness landscape.

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Meetingselect appoints Andrew Tan to Global Team Leadership as Cluster Director of APAC

Event Industry News

Meetingselect, the world’s leading marketplace for meetings and events, group bookings, and workspaces, announces the appointment of Andrew Tan as Cluster Director, APAC of Meetingselect Singapore Pte Ltd. Andrew brings more than nineteen years of experience in events, exhibitions, and project management to his role with Meetingselect’s global team.

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EPIC Entertainment Group Predicts Top 5 Event and Festival Trends to Expect in 2023

Exhibitor Magazine

LOS ANGELES. Calif. � With events and experiences once again on the rise since the COVID19 pandemic, the experience experts at EPIC Entertainment Grou.

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2023 January Furniture Show sees significant increase in visitors and the successful launch of the co-located Home Interiors Show

Event Industry News

The January Furniture Show closed its doors on 25th January, after welcoming a 25% increase in buyers year-on-year. After years of disruption, the success of the event is testament to the resilience of the industry and huge appetite for face-to-face interactions.

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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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The Heart Of EuroShop 2023: Shop Fitting, Store Design and Visual Merchandising

Exhibitor Magazine

The Shop Fitting, Store Design and Visual Merchandising Dimension is one of eight experience areas of EuroShop and the heart of the world's leading reta.

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Special Events State of the Industry 2022: Part 9

Special Events

A look at food trends heading into 2023

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Convention Data Services Inks Deal with The Toy Association

Exhibitor Magazine

BOURNE, MA � The Toy Association has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, lead management, integrations and contact ce.

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Dena Lowery Participating in Portland Business Journal’s 2023 Mentoring Monday

Opus Agency

Opus Agency President to Join 10th Annual Event to Inspire a New Wave of Professionals

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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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Global DMC Partners Releases Results and Key Findings of Q4 2022 Meetings and Events Survey

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized even.

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Printing Menu Item Packing Labels

Caterease

The post Printing Menu Item Packing Labels appeared first on Caterease.

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Access TCA Welcomes Mike Moyer as Senior Director of Client Services

Exhibitor Magazine

Mike Moyer has joined Access TCA as senior director of client services. During his 25+ year career, Mike has worked in almost every facet of the exhib.

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The Perseverer – Mwanzo

Click & Pledge

The Perseverer – Mwanzo During the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1990s and 2000s, Loyce Ong’udi lost her brother, sister, nieces, nephews and cousins to the disease in Rabour, Kenya. After what seemed like endless grief, Loyce became determined not to let HIV/AIDS have the last word on her home village. Loyce founded her nonprofit, Mwanzo, which means “new beginnings” in Swahili.

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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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The importance of voice integration in a hybrid environment

Lumi Global

Hybrid AGMs are fast becoming the norm. This is no longer due to the Covid pandemic but rather due to increased participation by shareholders. Most companies have shareholders situated in various parts of the globe. The hybrid mechanic enables all shareholders, who would not ordinarily be able to attend the AGM in person, to dial in remotely and still participate.

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8 Tips for Handling Reduced Event Budgets

Endless Events

As we continue to transition out of the pandemic and into 2023, the effects of economic downturn, layoffs, and budget cuts are felt across the tech industry. And with record-breaking inflation, it’s no surprise many event professionals are forced to navigate tighter budgets with rising costs. So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget?

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Eco-friendly February: Luxury Wiltshire hotel gets guests involved with sustainability drive as it aims to educate residents on reducing their carbon footprint

Prestige Events Magazine

A luxury Wiltshire hotel is encouraging its guests to cut their carbon footprint as part of an education initiative on how to help slow the impact of climate change – as it challenges them to minimise their carbon output during their stay. Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort , which sits at the heart of the 2,000-acre Bowood Estate, is committed to conserving energy and promoting sustainable practices, all whilst saving costs amidst the current energy crisis.

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How the KFCourt is Tapping into Canadians’ Love of Basketball—and Fried Chicken

Event Marketer

The court’s “hoops” are NBA regulation-size replicas of KFC’s iconic chicken buckets. Embracing cold weather is a way of life for Canadians. So with a 360-degree “KFC Buckets Are Life” campaign to hype, and the knowledge that basketball is Canada’s fastest-growing sport, KFC spotted an opportunity. Enter: the KFCourt, the first-ever winterized basketball court, where shooting buckets and eating buckets of chicken align under one “roof”—Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway.

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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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Recent Survey Reveals Event-Marketing Trends

MeetingsNet

A focus on current customers, smaller regional gatherings, and well-timed virtual events are among the most important findings from 670 event marketers. Companies’ marketing events in 2023 will be more about deepening existing customer relationships rather than winning over prospective customers, according to the 2023 Events Outlook Report from Splash, a virtual-meeting platform provider.