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Cvent Connect in San Antonio Celebrated the Power of AI

Smart Meetings

In the eternal quest to answer the question, “What’s new?” Cvent Connect brought an estimated 4,000 people to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio for an unveiling of the latest technology, experiences and destination news. A big emphasis from stage was on new AI capabilities, the return of virtual (some 6,000 registered to participate virtually in Cvent Connect) and inspiration.

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Rugby legend Will Greenwood joins speaker line-up for beam 2025 Annual Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

beam, the association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector, has announced that Will Greenwood MBE , Rugby World Cup winner and respected commentator, will join the speaker line-up at the 2025 Annual Forum, taking place 3-4 July at Novotel London West. Greenwood, known for his inspiring insights on leadership, teamwork and high performance under pressure, will speak on day one of the Forum in a fireside chat hosted by Nick Gold, Managing Director of Speaker’s Corner –

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Club Ichi Addressed the Pain and Pleasure of EventProf Life

Smart Meetings

In the shadow of massive cranes building a new Nissan Stadium fit for a Super Bowl and removing the elaborate stage erected on the current field for CMA Fest, Club Ichi circled the planners in Nashville for some real talk about the state of producing events. Brainstorming with sticky notes at Club Ichi Spontaneous Think Tank For those who have not attended one of Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu and David T.

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WTM London 2025 Conference Programme: One Vision, Six Tracks — Call for Content Now Live

Prestige Events Magazine

WTM London 2025 has announced that this year’s conference programme will be shaped around the theme “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World”. In 2025, for the first time, WTM London are introducing a unified theme across all six conference tracks to maintain focus and enhance clarity throughout the event. While the tracks remain consistent with last year—covering Sustainability, Technology, DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion), Marketing, Geo-Economics, and Travel Trends—the un

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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What One Thing?—Career Lessons for Event Professionals: Leadership, Resilience and Growth

Smart Meetings

In this episode of What One Thing? , Smart Meetings’ Vice President and Editorial Director JT Long sits down with Shawn Pierce, President of Strategic Events, Meetings & Incentives at MCI-USA, to trace his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings on a Texas pig farm to leading a 130-person global team. Shawn shares the pivotal moment when a mentor saw potential in him that changed his life and how that spark of belief continues to fuel his passion for mentoring future leaders.

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Birmingham climbs conference rankings to emerge as firm favourite for event organisers

Prestige Events Magazine

Birmingham and the West Midlands’ business events specialists are toasting the results of two leading international industry rankings, which strengthen the region’s reputation as a world-class capital for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Birmingham has been ranked the top UK regional destination for meetings by global events and hospitality technology provider, Cvent.

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How Wordly Enables Inclusive Meetings With AI: Watch Video 

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Skift Take: Everyone deserves a seat at the table, no matter what language they speak. Wordly helps organizations create more inclusive meetings and events by using AI to provide real-time translation and captioning, making it easier for global teams to participate fully and stay connected.

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How Nike Brought A'ja Wilson's Story to Life for This NYC Pop-Up

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Athena Events Ltd Goes Green: Landmark Events Venue in Leicester Installs Solar Panels to Power a Cleaner Future

Prestige Events Magazine

Athena, one of Leicester’s premier event venues, has taken a significant step towards a greener future by installing a state-of-the-art solar panel system on its iconic building in the city centre. The move marks Athena’s commitment to environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability, aligning with both local and national efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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What to Expect from ASAE’s The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience

Smart Meetings

For the second year, association leaders will join together in Washington, D.C., for a day of community building and growth. ASAE’s The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience will be a time for busy association executives to pause, reflect and connect on a deeper level—with themselves, their purpose and each other. ASAE CEO Michelle Mason describes it as more of a retreat than a conference.

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miaList 2025 entry deadline extended to 27 June

Prestige Events Magazine

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has extended the submission deadline for its 2025 miaList awards in response to overwhelming interest across the sector. Originally due to close on 13 June, nominations will now be accepted until27 June, giving professionals in the UK’s business meetings and events industry an extra two weeks to spotlight individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond to drive organisational success.

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Hot Property: Why Brands are Investing in Tier-two Music Festival Sponsorships

Event Marketer

The music festival market has seen explosive growth over the last 10 years, and all signs point to its continued upward trajectory for the next 10. But the landscape is shifting, and its evolution, in some sense, has created an identity crisis for the festival scene’s biggest players. Coachella and Burning Man tickets, which for many years were snatched up within minutes, haven’t sold out for the last two.

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Bien Venue Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Hires to Drive Growth, Innovation and Client-Centric Delivery

Prestige Events Magazine

Bien Venue, the boutique venue find and event management agency known for its personalised and partnership-driven approach, has enhanced its leadership structure with two senior hires and an evolved internal role to support client delivery, business innovation, and growth. These strategic moves mark a pivotal phase for the agency, focusing on digital transformation, operational agility, product development and deepening long-term client and supplier relationships.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Why Small Business Owners in the Meetings and Events Industry Should Join Forces

MPI

Building strong connections through meetings and events with fellow small business owners can be one of the most strategic moves for growth and collaboration. These gatherings create valuable opportunities to share insights, foster partnerships, and strengthen your business network.

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Scottish Event Campus to Host EAACI 2025: Europe’s Largest Allergy and Immunology Congress

Prestige Events Magazine

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is set to welcome thousands of international allergy and immunology professionals this weekend as it hosts the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress 2025 – one of the world’s most significant scientific gatherings in the field. Taking place from 13–16 June, EAACI 2025 will bring over 7,500 attendees to Glasgow, including leading scientists, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from more than 100 countries.

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New Orleans Reaches Tourism Milestone: 19 Million Visitors for the First Time Since COVID

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS, La. � Signaling a major milestone in our city's economic recovery, New Orleans and Company is announcing that in 2024, visitation to the c.

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How to Become an Event Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Eventtia

11 Do you have a passion for planning events at school or at work? Or have you ever watched the Olympic games, a tech conference by Apple, or even a music festival come together seamlessly and thought, “I want to do that” ? Here’s the good news: Event planning combines creativity, organization, and people skills, so you could do it if you’re naturally organized, creatively inclined, and thrive on bringing people together.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Brave Exhibits Ranks #13 in the Rocky Mountain Region on Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Exhibitor Magazine

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO � Brave Exhibits, the creative force behind some of the most unforgettable brand environments on the trade show floor, has been n.

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Event Marketing: Download the Ultimate Guide to Promote Your Next Event Successfully

Eventscase Blog

In the fast-paced and highly competitive events industry, event marketing has become more strategic and measurable than ever. It’s no longer enough to rely on email blasts and social media announcements. Today’s audiences are more selective, time-poor and digitally saturated, making it crucial for organisers to create value-driven, omnichannel campaigns that resonate deeply and drive real conversion.

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Destinations International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award Recipients

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Destinations International (DI), the world's largest membership association for destination organizations and convention and visi.

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Exciting event industry showcase to take place in Manchester for the first time

Event Industry News

EXPERIENCEit – one of the UK’s most innovative, immersive events showcases – is heading to Manchester for the first time. The event is the first of its kind in Manchester.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Opus Agency’s Katie McIntyre has been named one of InEvent’s Registration Heroes of 2025 for her expertise in turning complex event registration into seamless experiences. Her approach to late-stage campaign optimization is changing how organizers think about attendee acquisition. Read more here. #WeAreOpusAgency

Opus Agency

Katie McIntyre Named a 2025 Registration Hero Katie McIntyre 2025 Registration Hero Director of Strategy and Event Technology recognized for making complex registration feel effortless. Katie McIntyre , Director of Strategy and Event Technology at Opus Agency, has been recognized by InEvent as one of the Registration Heroes of 2025.  This prestigious list honors 30 professionals who are quietly revolutionizing how events handle attendee management and check-in experiences.

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Millennium Point to host free one-day mini music festival for the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival

Event Industry News

Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a day of free events as part of the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. On Saturday 26th July, music fans can join a free singing workshop and performances from some of the best blues performers on the live circuit, in the landmark building.

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Navigating Budget Realities in Event Planning: Strategies for Association Leaders

StraussCA

As the cost of hosting association events continues to rise, association leaders find themselves navigating an intricate dance of budgeting, a task that is both challenging and essential for the vitality of our organizations. Price hikes in AV technology, catering, and travel can feel overwhelming. However, by grounding ourselves in strategy and fostering collaboration, we can navigate these economic challenges effectively.

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Behind the Neon Palms: The El Mocambo Reimagined

Canadian Special Events

Aside from being named the Best Corporate Event Venue at the Inaugural Canadian Venue Awards, there’s something special about walking into El Mocambo. Perhaps it’s the neon palm tree glowing above the entrance, the same one that once illuminated the Toronto night for Mick and Keith when The Rolling Stones played their surprise set. Or maybe it’s the sense that every inch of this place tells a story.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Why Food Should Be The Key Ingredient In Your Brand Experience

Verve

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Workation: A Fresh Take on Teambuilding

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Remember the standard team-building day - meeting rooms, trust exercises, and trust falls? Those formats still serve a purpose, but in 2025, there's an emerging alternative: the workation.

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Fan’s Guide to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

UNATION

Fan’s Guide to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Locally curated guides Here are some awesome guides, from us to you.

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