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10 Important Technology Questions to Ask in Your Next RFP

Smart Meetings

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon. So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success.

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Micro-Credentials for Corporate Training Programs

Attendease

As a corporate training professional, it’s your job to create learning experiences that not only improve your employees’ effectiveness but also that interest those employees and encourage retention over time. In recent years, it has become clear that to achieve this, corporations need to deliver high-value content in accessible and easily digestible bites.

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Event Data Is a Goldmine, But Planners Can’t Do It Alone

EventMB

With many parts of the world experiencing the worst inflation we’ve seen in decades, events are getting more expensive to host. This makes it all that much more crucial to get the most ROI possible out of each event, and there is one key factor that can help planners hit the mark: data. Event analytics are especially valuable because they provide real-time audience behavioral data, which marketers pay millions for.

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Micro-Credentials for Corporate Training Programs

Attendease

As a corporate training professional, it’s your job to create learning experiences that not only improve your employees’ effectiveness but also that interest those employees and encourage retention over time. In recent years, it has become clear that to achieve this, corporations need to deliver high-value content in accessible and easily digestible bites.

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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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Scotland secures World Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Summit and 2022 Executive Assembly

Event Industry News

For the first time, Scotland will host the World Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Summit and 2022 Executive Assembly. The events take place on 12 and 13 October at Aberdeen’s P&J Live. The World Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Summit and 2022 Executive Assembly, which is themed ‘Transformational solutions in turbulent times’, will be attended by representatives from the world’s energy community who will discuss practical actions to accelerate clean and just energy transitions in all global

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Metaverse Replicas of Event Venues Make Site Inspections Faster, Easier and Greener

Smart Meetings

The process of picking the perfect event venue is a time-consuming one. It can take hours of driving and flying that many planners can’t spare. RendezVerse , a new Metaverse-based company, revealed its plan to dramatically reduce time and resources spent on-site inspections. In collaboration with some of the most well-known hotels around the world—namely InterContinental Paris le Grand , Atlantis Palm Dubai and Madrid Marriott Auditorium —RendezVerse has created “digital twins” of event spaces t

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Ice Ice Baby: Cool Treats for Outdoor Events

Special Events

As the temperatures rise, your guests may be in search of some refreshing frozen treats to help keep them cool.

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Winners announced at the AEO Excellence Awards 2022

Event Industry News

This year’s AEO Excellence Awards saw event professionals from across the industry flock to Grosvenor House Hotel, for the first time since 2019. Nigel Nathan was named as the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry winner, with members commenting on his passion, determination and commitment to the industry since he started in the business as a porter for a show at Wembley Conference Centre, aged 16.

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Inspiring Examples of Experiential Marketing

ePly

Experiential marketing (or branded experiences) is an engaging way for audiences to physically immerse themselves in a brand instead of simply purchasing the brand’s product or service. Finances Online reports that one-third of consumers have paid to attend a brand experience, and a whopping 70% of people turn into repeat customers after attending experiential marketing events.

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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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ExpoPlatform partners with Simone Castelli for Italian expansion

Event Industry News

ExpoPlatform is now partnering with Simone Castelli to expand its presence in the Italian exhibition industry. Simone, founder and CEO of Fairsgate, has many years of experience in developing exhibitions in Italy, including Italian Exhibition Group and others. His partnership comes at a time of high growth for the leading Smart Event and 365 Community platform, which has now more than doubled its workforce over the last 12 months.

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Authentic Italian at Quadros

Canadian Special Events

A supplier took my dad and me out for dinner in Toronto’s Little Italy not long after we moved to Mississauga in the late 80s from Sherwood Park, Alberta. The experience was completely different from anything I’d known, and I loved everything about it. From the neighbourhood to the busy streets to the animated patio conversations; to the smell of the food every time we passed another restaurant, we didn’t have anything like this in Sherwood Park.

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Levy invests in high-performance bars and events company Peppermint

Event Industry News

Levy UK + Ireland, the market leading sports and hospitality caterer, has taken a 50% stake in multi-award winning bars and event solutions business, Peppermint. This follows a successful partnership over the past year which saw Peppermint bring unparalleled drinks-led expertise and support at venues across the Levy portfolio, including Tottenham Hotspur stadium, Cheltenham Racecourse, Villa Park, Aviva Stadium in Dublin and more.

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Planners “Spudded In” Hosted By Meetings & Conventions PEI

Canadian Special Events

ONLY IN PEI… Last month a select group of planners found themselves “Spudded In” as honorary Islanders with a freshly shucked oyster and a potato-filled shot of moonshine when Meetings & Conventions PEI played host to a group of meeting planners from across Canada for a Familiarization Tour. . Delegates spent 2 days in Charlottetown and a third travelling from the North Shore of Prince Edward Island to the beautiful eastern shores, visiting Bay Fortune, Souris, and the Brudenell Riv

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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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viagogo fined €23.5M by Italian Regulator for breaking rules on secondary ticketing rules

Event Industry News

Italy’s Communications Regulatory Authority AGCOM, has fined viagogo €23.5M for breaking Italy’s rules on secondary ticketing and given it seven days to remove the illegal listings from its site. The decision, taken at an AGCOM Council meeting on 23 June 2022, followed an investigation by Italy’s financial crime enforcement agency the Guardia di Finanza.

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Central Hall Westminster awarded ECOsmart Platinum Award for outstanding green standards

Prestige Events Magazine

Central Hall Westminster, (CHW) part of Central Hall Venues group, today announces it has been awarded the ECOsmart Platinum Venue Award for outstanding green credentials. CHW joins a select group of just 12 venues in the country, seven of which are in London, to receive the accolade. The industry-standard accreditation programme is run by Greengage Travel and Event Solutions which recognises and supports eco-friendly hotels and conference venues throughout the UK that demonstrate an environment

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‘Milestone moment’ – IMEX America honoured at AEO Excellence Awards

Event Industry News

The IMEX Group has won Best International Show – Americas at the recent AEO Excellence Awards. The awards, held last Friday (24 June), honoured IMEX America 2021 which took place in November last year at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains why the show was a milestone moment for the team and the wider industry: “IMEX America 2021 was our first show in over two years and enabled us to reunite with our events industry family – we’re delighted to commemorate

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Wayfinding Software and Smart Kiosk Company Re-Launches as 'RoveIQ'

Exhibitor Magazine

NEWPORT, Ky. - A successful Kentucky-based wayfinding software and smart kiosk company announced today that the business is changing its name from s.

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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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Superlinked

Event Industry News

Superlinked developed an AI-powered user intelligence platform designed to infuse relevance and engagement into all event interactions, while freeing up the organisers to focus on brand building, marketing and delivery of the best content and experience. Superlinked uses AI-driven automation to recommend relevant prospects, sessions, content, networking contacts and more, around the goals defined by the event organiser (such as, education, business development, recruiting), and under the event’s

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Eco Expo Asia 2022 Returns in December with the Theme 'Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality'

Exhibitor Magazine

Originally scheduled to take place in October, Eco Expo Asia 2022 will now open from 14  17 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centr.

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Practicing Language Inclusivity at Events

Special Events

A new survey examines the response of planners to the need for translation at events

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Destination Organizations Come Together To Release Allyship Letter

Exhibitor Magazine

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee at Destinations International, the global trade association for convention and visitors bureau, ha.

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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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Tip Tuesday-Summertime BBQ

Glow Global Events

We all love a little vitamin D and fresh air! Summer is the best time to get out and enjoy yourself. With some good friends, sunshine, cocktails, food and music, your set for a great backyard BBQ! Who are you enjoying this summer social distance Tuesday with? Check out our amazon influencer page for tips. The post Tip Tuesday-Summertime BBQ appeared first on Glow Global Events.

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Over Half of Large-Company CEOs Agree That Reducing Business Travel Will Lead to Long-Term Losses

Exhibitor Magazine

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Event marketing automation: How can it help your event planning process

Eventtia

The average event planner has a lot on their plate. Between keeping up to date with the needs of every single stakeholder and corresponding with presenters about last-minute whims and fancies, it can be easy to fall into a routine and not give every task its due. But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful.