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AUGUST 27, 2020
As more people grasp the importance of making the world (and their events) a more welcoming place, event diversity and inclusion have become hot topics for hosts and attendees alike. But while it’s currently trending, the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not new. “If the people who you wish were coming to your […].
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 27, 2020
The harsh reality of an elongated recovery for the live events industry has settled in, as we wrote about back in March when we crafted the Event Recovery Food Chain. At the time, we stated, “Hotels and the entire events supply chain need to understand that we won’t fully recover until we help conference and show organizers regain their top-line attendance and revenue.”.
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EventMB
AUGUST 25, 2020
The Event industry has entered a new phase of its recovery from the devastation brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. While uncertainty remains, there are positive signs that rebuilding can start. 2020 is a year that the event industry will remember for a long while, and for the worst possible reasons. Events have been among […]. The post The Event Industry’s Recovery Timeline Is Changing: What You Need to Know by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
GEVME
AUGUST 28, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, life as we once knew has come to a halt. As social distancing and work from home become the norm, private digital events are more important than ever before. Earlier one opted for a private event meeting only when they were unable to be physically present due to unavoidable circumstances. Things are now different as every form of meeting is taking place online.
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Bizzabo
AUGUST 28, 2020
From Microsoft to HPE, Gainsight, and more, leading tech brands are going virtual. COVID-19 and events have been challenging to navigate. Luckily, nearly every industry has embraced virtual events , including tech companies. From showcasing their products to making major announcements and connecting with developers, technologists, and B2B customers, it’s clear that virtual events are high value across the board.
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EventMB
AUGUST 28, 2020
In a sign of the times in events, Restream announced it has secured a big financing round led by Sapphire Ventures and Insight Partners. The company now aims to eat away at some of Zoom’s market share. Photo Credit: Restream Press Kit Restream is a platform that allows content creators to live stream to multiple […]. The post Restream Will Use $50 Million in New Financing to Take On Virtual Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
GEVME
AUGUST 23, 2020
For digital events, attendee engagement is the biggest challenge. Let’s take a look at how one can boost engagement with time. In the wake of the pandemic, the events industry has taken a major hit. Not only have live events of all types come to a sudden halt, but the future of live event management is also highly uncertain at this point. Under such circumstances, digital events have become the most prominent point of communication between brands and consumers.
Skift
AUGUST 26, 2020
Photo by Darth Liu on Unsplash Skift Take: All types of business events are in danger of their revenue streams of tickets, sponsorships, memberships, and other types of fees being eroded. This is happening as the world gets used to digital formats and alternatives emerge to physical networking, matchmaking, and other tasks we get out of these events.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 27, 2020
There is no longer a requirement to distance patrons at events with under 5,000 people in France, although mask wearing must be “continuous” Indoor concerts may now go ahead without social distancing providing there are fewer than 5,000 people in attendance, the French prime minister said today (26 August). Two days after announcing that large events (ie those with over 5,000 attendees) would continue to be banned until November , Jean Castex announced that masks are now mandatory in
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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
EventMB
AUGUST 27, 2020
Like the rest of the industry, event tech company Aventri had to quickly shift its focus to virtual when the pandemic struck. During our recent virtual event, The Future of the Event Industry, we spoke with CEO Jim Sharpe about the next phase in the event tech market. Event software company Aventri was in the […]. The post How Data Will Drive the Shift to Hybrid Events of Live and Virtual by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
AUGUST 24, 2020
With the industry witnessing a seismic shift, challenges are plentiful. And one of those challenges relates to creating exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events. Because while these formats have unique demands, it’s not all impossible to deal with! Some parts of an in-person event are actually rather easy to replicate in a hybrid or virtual setting.
Eventsforce
AUGUST 26, 2020
Running virtual events? Looking for ideas to help boost engagement? Get your copy of NEW industry eBook – Virtual Events: How to Keep Attendees Engaged! The global lockdown demonstrated with crystal clarity that organisers need to understand how to create the kind of virtual events that keep people engaged. If attendees are engaged, then they will have a more positive experience overall and this will put you on the right track to success.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 25, 2020
Yesterday (Monday 24 August) the details of a £6 million fund to help the events sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic was announced. The Events Industry Support Fund will comprise of a one-off grant of £10,000 to support businesses in the events industry, particularly those in the supply chain that are facing hardship and will be awarded as they are received.
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EventMB
AUGUST 24, 2020
EventMB sat down with Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal for an exclusive interview -- the first he's accepted since the Covid-19 crisis hit. We discussed what the past six months has been like for the event industry's largest tech company, Cvent's pivot to virtual for its flagship event and for its product, and of course, the […]. The post Exclusive Interview: Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal on the Future of Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
AUGUST 28, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Virtual/Hybrid Exhibitors: Creating Amazing Exhibitor Experiences For Virtual And Hybrid Events. ? Make sure you’re up to date with all the information you need to plan a virtual event by downloading our Virtual Events Handbook! We’ve got some exciting news stories in the world of events ??. Extended reality at AED Studios.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 24, 2020
Event strategists should think about designing their 2021 events based on four different “domains:” live hub, Live remote, virtual, and digital, or social media. Don Neal. Warren Buffet once said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Well, the tide has gone out and the fragility of the traditional association model — which relies heavily on an annual face-to-face event for revenue and member engagement — has been brought into stark relief by the pandemic.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 28, 2020
Eight meetings, kicking off with Doncaster ’s Pertemps St Leger Festival, are set to be staged with crowds next month as part of the Government’s pilot scheme to return spectators to elite sport. The St Leger meeting, which runs from September 9-12, Warwick on September 21 and Newmarket ’s Cambridgeshire Meeting from September 24-26 will all permit racegoers, although the exact numbers involved have yet to be announced.
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EventMB
AUGUST 26, 2020
Events are stuck between a rock and a hard place: Many government assistance programs are set to expire, but events are nowhere near a real comeback. Eventprofs are taking to the streets demanding action and continued support. With recent protests in the US, the UK, and Portugal, the events industry is gaining momentum in the […]. The post ‘Red Light’ Demonstrations Unite an Events Industry in Need of Emergency Funding by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
EventSource
AUGUST 24, 2020
If you fancy traditional romance with natural organic undertones, then you’ll love Lauren and Chris’ big day. With the help of Shaw Events , the couple created an elegant wedding that was ripe with romantic elements and stylish boho inspo. Pretty pastel florals, delicate details, and dreamy setting at Kurtz Orchards made this stunner of a wedding look like it was taken straight out of a fairy-tale.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 28, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association used a new COVID-19-symptom screening tool — 42Chat’s HealthShield — to help ensure the 450 attendees at the live portion of its Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting met safely. (Photos courtesy NCBA). How do you ensure your event adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for gatherings?
Event Industry News
AUGUST 28, 2020
A representative from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has called on the events industry to urgently accelerate its response to climate change. Miguel Naranjo, Programme Officer at the UNFCCC secretariat, also warned that there ‘would be no events industry’ if society fails in facing this challenge, and event professionals have a responsibility to contribute by changing the way they address sustainability.
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Hubilo Blog
AUGUST 27, 2020
The rise of online events has given ample opportunities to both event organizers and virtual conference software providers to learn what works the best for digital networking. Although it has been months since virtual conferences are being planned and implemented; this is still a stressful time for virtual conference software providers as they have to constantly keep updating their product to provide the best user experience to the attendees.
Stova
AUGUST 27, 2020
With 2020 more than halfway over and COVID-19 raging on in the United States, nearly everyone is starved for human interaction, but many planners are still trying to wrap their heads around what exactly in-person events post-COVID will look like, and when they will be able to occur at all.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 24, 2020
Ottawa, home of the Shaw Centre, is one of Canada’s main tech hubs. Delegates meeting there for live events can get first-hand exposure to developments in many industries, something not possible during a virtual event. (Courtesy Destination Canada). Global Voices is a series of occasional editorials offering perspectives from international professionals in the business events, destination, and travel industries.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 25, 2020
#RedAlert. As part of a visit to Pennine Events’ sister company: ‘The Coast to Coast Packhorse’, Pennine Events took the opportunity last week to highlight the urgent pledge for support for the events industry. The meeting, which was supported by the National Outdoor Events Association, formed part of the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak’s visit to the region to highlight ‘staycations’ to the British public.
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eventplanner
AUGUST 26, 2020
There is so far no evidence that visitors to an outdoor event are likely to be infected with the corona virus. This is the conclusion of the Dutch Crisislab, a research institute in the field of security and crisis management.
Hubilo Blog
AUGUST 26, 2020
Technology is transforming the way we are doing events and will continue to evolve in the events industry. In the past decade, we have all seen a major shift and dependency on various event technology tools and software. the latest of all was the tectonic shift to the virtual event platform ! With the rise of virtual events, digital literacy skills are under the spotlight for those who weren’t equipped with the new tech and trends.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 24, 2020
Managing an international virtual conference can be tricky because of time differences. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion where one event professional asked her peers about solutions for time-zone differences for virtual events.
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