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Six Benefits of Staffing Your Event with Volunteers

InitLive

If you have an event coming up, consider using volunteers to supplement your day-to-day staff. Using volunteers is a win-win- win solution for you, your attendees, and the volunteers themselves. Check out the six reasons below to find out why staffing your event with volunteers is an no-brainer. 1. Cost Savings. A volunteer, is by definition, a person who offers services without pay.

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A Perfect Event: Three Elements That Lead To An Ideal Outcome

Endless Events

What planner doesn’t want a perfect event? And who amongst us in the industry don’t bend over backward trying to achieve it? Probably very few, since it seems nearly impossible to accomplish. However, here at Endless, we want nothing more to help you put together the best events you possibly can. So today, we’re breaking down the three elements that lead to a perfect event outcome.

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12 Icebreakers and Networking Activities for Your Corporate Event

Eventbrite UK

One of the main reasons people attend corporate events is to build and grow professional relationships. However, as corporate crowds grow bigger, it can be challenging for attendees to connect authentically. Don’t let your attendees wallow in stilted conversations. Instead, come to the rescue by organising networking activities and corporate icebreakers that will foster real […].

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The Business of Internal Events [Free Report]

EventMB

We are pleased to publish research on the role of Internal Events in retaining employees and achieving business objectives. 64% of event planners say that internal meetings help to retain employees. This featured research also will give you insights on the following: We also asked six leading event professionals to share the top trends and […].

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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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Privacy Concerns Loom as Facial Recognition at Events Becomes More Common

Skift

An event attendee smiles for the facial recognition camera as she checks in. Zenus Skift Take: A facial recognition startup has developed a new way to protect attendee data, but many people are still wary of the technology. It's hard to blame them, considering that data breaches within the travel industry seem to be happening left and right. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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What is a Fishbowl Setup and When Should You Use It?

Event Leadership Institute

Smarticle. READ TIME: 3 minutes. We’re considering some different types of presentation styles. What is a fishbowl and what do I need to know? What a Fishbowl Setup Is. A fishbowl is a presentation style in which audience members become the presenters. Chairs are arranged in concentric circles with a few chairs placed in the center, similar to a theatre-in-the-round setup.

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Events’ Use of Facial Recognition Raises Data Security Concerns

Skift

Event attendees use Zenus facial recognition software to check in. Unsplash Skift Take: Despite improvements in data privacy, facial recognition is still sort of disturbing for many organizers and attendees. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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15 Mesmerizing Venue Styling Options

eventplanner

Like it or not, the physical space of your event is just as important as your catering or event program. After all, our physical environment affects our mood. The more boring the venue is, the less memorable your event will be.

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Use Case

b2match

Key Facts Duration: 3-day event – 24. to 26. Sep. 2019 Location: Brussels, Belgium Organizer: European Commission Participants: 3720 Key Features Agenda Mobile app Introduction Aim of the European Research and Innovation Days was to deal with the key challenge for Europe in delivering the next great transition of the economy, society, and planet to secure a sustainable future that ensures the wellbeing of citizens.

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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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Incorporating Health & Wellness into Your Next Conference: 3 Ideas

ePly

As we approach 2020, we as humans are busier than ever. We live in a world that is constantly going and it can be easy to forfeit our health + wellness all around. The great thing about the generation that we live in, is that we are aware of the importance of mental and physical wellness due to the increasing expectations of always staying “busy”. As we adapt to busy schedules by having to designate wellness times, so should your conference.

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European Research and Innovation Days 2019

b2match

Introduction Aim of the European Research and Innovation Days was to deal with the key challenge for Europe in delivering the next great transition of the economy, society, and planet to secure a sustainable future that ensures the wellbeing of citizens. The event was central in finding research and innovation solutions for this great transition by working across policies, setting the direction, spurring innovation and triggering investments.

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Here’s How Great Conferences Are Made

CadmiumCD

Written by Cathy Baylis. Pulling off a successful conference is no easy task. Whether it’s online or in person, conferences are complex events which require careful preparation. If you do it right, a conference can be a huge success that is great for business. It’s a tall order, balancing the needs of everyone and planning out a schedule. To make that job a little easier, here’s a quick overview of what makes a great conference.

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18 Luxury Events that Inspire

eventplanner

Designed to create awe and exquisite emotions, luxury events are one step forward in terms of innovation and experimentation.

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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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Behind the scenes at Shambala 2019

Event Industry News

Event Industry News was invited to the rolling countryside of Northamptonshire to visit the friendly faces behind Shambala. With a week yet to go until doors (so to speak) opened, there were still tents to be erected, water pipes to be rolled out and the arrival of porter loos was imminent. Chris Johnson, operations director and one of the five co-founders of the festival, greeted us onsite with dairy-free cuppas in each hand (in reusable camping cups, of course).

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Why Experiential Team Building Activities Are Company Favorites

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

Organizations often invest in team-building initiatives because when people work well together, they are generally happier, more engaged, and more productive. But some team-building activities are more effective than others, especially when it comes to producing results back at work. The most effective corporate team-building activities combine fun with a challenge that really engages participants.

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Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Peter Jackson

Event Industry News

With over 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale conferences, awards and incentives under his belt, PJ has produced some seriously great events. An Awards Guru, producing impactful on-screen shows and killer walk-on playlists. What experience can you draw upon to successfully judge the ETAs? 25+ years’ experience delivering live events, including conferences, launches, experiential, incentives and brand experiences as well as a keen interest in all things tech.

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Event Psychology & Event Tech: What’s Behind Pushing Buttons

Attendify

“When it comes to applying psychology to create impactful attendee experiences, we are sitting on a goldmine,” Victoria Matey told a packed crowd during her session at IMEX America 2019. “And yet many event planners are still only focusing on surface-level components of event design.”. Matey, an award-winning business event pro, has spent the past 15 years studying event strategy and design.

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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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Make planning your next event a joy at stand 2103 at Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

OnePlan , the event site planning platform that combines all other mapping and visual planning tools into one, is making its first public appearance at this year’s Event Tech Live. Founded just months ago by several high profile experts in event planning, including an advisor on safety planning for the last four Olympic Games and two Commonwealth Games, OnePlan is on a mission to excite and delight event planners across the world with intuitive and easy to use tools that dramatically simplify an

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Innovative Ideas for an Event Management Company

GEVME

Corporate events are among the best ways to efficiently present not only the focused product but your business as a whole. They provide a great occasion to show what your company is and what it has to offer. . Creative ideas for an event or at least small novelties you prepare beforehand can give you some good, cost-efficient yet long-standing promotion.

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Tokyo 2020 organisers unveil gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture

Event Industry News

Organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have unveiled a custom-built $188 million gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture that uses wood brought from around the country. The futuristic-looking Ariake Gymnastics Centre in central Tokyo uses 2,300 cubic metres of wood and is intended to hark back to traditional building techniques that predated the use of modern materials.

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Learning Unplugged

MeetingsNet

How 4 college professors get phones out of the classroom Could their ideas work for your meetings? Every 12 minutes. That’s how often Americans typically check their cell phones, according to a study by tech insurance firm Asurion. That number probably comes as no surprise to meeting professionals, who often report that smartphone use is one of the top distractions to networking and learning at their events.

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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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De Vere appoints operations director for London properties

Event Industry News

De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotel and event destinations, has announced the appointment of Hayley Chilver to the newly created role of operations director for its London properties, which includes De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, De Vere Holborn Bars, De Vere Canary Wharf, De Vere West One and De Vere Devonport House.

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Founder of Wonder Launches Digital Intelligence Agency for Events

Event Industry News

Today sees the launch of Future Live Today, a digital intelligence agency for events, spearheaded by Ben Turner, MD & Founder, and Digital Innovation Director Neil Mortimer, of the award-winning event agency Wonder. Future Live Today will focus on building a digital infrastructure that will provide a human-centric data channel that will enable clients, organisers, partners and attendees to achieve their event objectives, whilst also providing the framework to analyse, track and measure the r

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Goomeo: How to improve lead generation for the exhibitors at your show

Event Industry News

Since 2014, MAISON & OBJET has chosen Goomeo’ s solution to offer mobile services to visitors and exhibitors. The mobile application makes it possible to present a huge amount of content by making available the information and products of nearly 3,000 exhibitors. The M&O app includes: 3,000 exhibitor profiles sorted by hall/country/product As many exhibitors located on the interactive map (with route calculation) More than 6,000 products listed An extensive programme of sessions Thousand

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WIcreations acquires the assets of Visual act Scandinavia AB

Event Industry News

Belgium-based entertainment technology engineering and automation specialist, WIcreations, has acquired the assets of Swedish advanced technology manufacturer, Visual act Scandinavia AB, effective immediately. The terms of the deal include all the IP, source coding, patents, etc., related to Visual act’s innovative computerised control systems designed for all types of automated machinery – on, over or below the stage – for events, installations and venues.

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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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CODE – Content distribution engine

Event Industry News

Even though technology is evolving in all areas of the event space, there is one place where there is little or no innovation, and that is how Yumiwi distribute event content to our attendees. We still deliver long links to a dropbox or a google drive, forcing them to swim through endless folders and files. Videos, PDFS, pictures, infographics, ebooks, presentations, audios, you name it.