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Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences

Conferences that Work

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, please write to me (don’t worry, I won’t publish anything without your permission).

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How to run digital conferences

GEVME

Virtual living is now a reality. With a global pandemic in our midst, our way of living, of interacting, of communicating have all seen a change so unprecedented, that it could hamper everything we did. The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits.

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LED Walls: How Digital Backdrops Are Making A Huge Comeback

Endless Events

One of the biggest trends event profs can expect for 2021 pertains to expectations. While attendees were a lot more forgiving last year, as we all learned the ropes of virtual events, the same can’t be expected today. Gone are the days where you could get away with tuning in from the living room to give a presentation. No, no, no: as we enter a new age of events, where virtual will invariably remain a crucial part of what we do, audience expectations will continuously increase.

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How to run digital conferences

GEVME

Virtual living is now a reality. With a global pandemic in our midst, our way of living, of interacting, of communicating have all seen a change so unprecedented, that it could hamper everything we did. The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits.

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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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TRNSMT boss “very optimistic” about festival returning in 2021

Event Industry News

TRNSMT boss Geoff Ellis has vowed to bring the festival back this summer despite continued uncertainty around live events due to COVID-19. The Glasgow three-day event was cancelled in 2020 and is currently set to return in July with the Courteeners, Liam Gallagher and Lewis Capaldi topping the bill. Ellis has now cited the successful rollout of vaccines in the UK and rapid mass testing as the key to ensure TRNSMT’s return, while warning that “it’s crunch time for summer 2021” (via Daily Record )

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Long vs. Short Engagements

EventSource

When you get engaged, the first question people will ask you is when you’re getting married. Deciding on a the length of your engagement relies entirely on who you are as a couple and what works best for your relationship. Do you want to wait two years to tie the knot, or are you keep to say I do ASAP so you can start being married right way? Either way, discuss the pros and cons with your partner and decide together how long your engagement will be.

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Sensory Space: Montreal’s OASIS Immersion

PCMA Convene

Laurent Duvarney-Tardif is filmed in the Oasis Immersion space at the Palais de congrès de Montréal. When “ OASIS immersion ” opened in December on the ground floor of the Palais des congrès de Montréal, it redefined the meaning of “flexible space” at a convention center. The 20,000-square-foot space, embedded with hundreds of surround-sound speakers, LED lights, and projectors can be used to create immersive audio and video experiences — serving as both as a walkable, experiential exhibition sp

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Citizen Ticket strengthens team with three new appointments

Event Industry News

Online ticketing and livestream events platform, Citizen Ticket has created three new roles following the £0.75m investment round secured in December. Talent is to be introduced across the tech and sales teams in order to meet the company’s ambitious growth plans over the next three years. Charlie Boisseau, Chief Technology Officer at Commsworld joins as a Non-Exec Director.

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Food for Fetes: Four Flavors, Four Chefs

Special Events

Four chefs put their skills on display during the Gala, ACE, and CATIE reception prior to the industry awards ceremony at The Special Event + Catersource.

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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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Wyboston Lakes Resort welcomes new chair

Event Industry News

Wyboston Lakes Resort has appointed Chelsey Hutchinson as chair of the 380-acre conference, training and leisure resort in Bedfordshire. Hutchinson, 34, has spent a decade working across every area of the Resort, including four years as a board director. She will now take over at the helm of the ever-growing business, which includes two state-of-the-art residential event and training centres, a four-star hotel, brasserie, bar and award-winning spa, 18-hole golf course and water sports centre ide

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When will theaters and performing arts venues reopen (with Dr. Fauci)

VBO Tickets

The events industry has taken an immense hit due to COVID, and although many venues around the U.S. have begun to reopen, there are strict guidelines and regulations in order to do so. Many are at a greatly reduced capacity as well. An interview with Dr. Fauci and The New York Times sheds some hopeful light on the question; when will theaters reopen?

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Make Venues builds leadership team

Event Industry News

Make Venues has announced the appointment of Paul Martins to its senior management team. Paul will join the company as New Business Development Manager for its Broadway House and Engineers’ House Venues, underlining the company’s commitment to investment in staff and infrastructure in 2021. Paul joins the business from Cavendish Venues, but will also be recognisable from his terms with The Westminster Venue Collection and the London City Collection, where he served on the boards of both organisa

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What’s next for the new normal for events – forecast for 2021?

webMOBI

Events in 2021 will be drastically different from that of last year, as the pandemic is successfully being suppressed. With the vaccines being said to reach people by mid-2021, the pandemic will recede. Most people are left wondering when things will return to the way they used to be and how that will affect event […].

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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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David March joins Collaborative Creations

Event Industry News

Creative business development agency Collaborative Creations has welcomed experienced industry sales and business leader David March as Associate Director. He brings over three decades of experience across manufacturers, rental production houses and big name brands in the world of technical entertainment to the Collaborative Creations team, along with a wealth of industry contacts and knowledge.

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Customizing Tabs On The Sub-Event Display

Caterease

The post Customizing Tabs On The Sub-Event Display appeared first on Caterease.

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Virtual Events Will Grow But in Supporting Role to Live Events: New Research

Skift

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