Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Convene has written a lot about groups that are consolidating their meeting portfolios—the American Society for Microbiology combining two annual conferences into one, the Consumer Bankers Association going from eight down to one—but the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) is going in the other direction.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Meeting planners also learn by watching others doing. That is why, in this time of repackaging grand destination programs to fit onto confined computer screens, a great way to avoid mistakes is to study how our peers are shape-shifting to meet COVID-era standards. Good Event Design Still Matters. It’s going to be okay.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2018

Five winners of PCMA’s Education Foundation’s 2018 Professional Excellence Awards were announced May 2 at 2018 Visionary Awards at the Marriott Marquis, in Washington, D.C. Chosen from a field of 15 outstanding finalists, the Visionary Awards celebrate exceptional individual contributions to the business-events industry. .

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

“As AI leaps forwards, it has the potential to transform the meetings and events sector through its capacity to instantly crunch data,” states Accor’s Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events report. “ Here, event organizers can leverage technology to heighten engagement.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Today also marks the unveiling of the first two islands on PlanetIMEX – Education Island and Community Island.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

That starts with an expanded footprint at the new Mandalay Bay Las Vegas location, a change announced four years ago, before anyone could have envisioned a global pandemic would necessitate less density. The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This trip not only gave them an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in event technology but also allowed them to establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field. Source: Fotogoto Educational Action In addition, Eventscase had a prominent role in the training segment of Event Tech Live’s agenda.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Now as pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated , we have to decide not only when to host an event but also whether to host it virtually or live. A question I’ve been hearing a lot recently is “If we host a live event , will they come?” The post When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

Nick’s first foray in digital marketing began in the mid-1990s (the early days of online marketing) as a web designer. At the same time, he began his events career working in catering. Recently, his work with Maritz Global Events Design Lab focused on intentional hybrid design along all phases of the attendee experience. .

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 26, 2021

Born out of dozens of focus groups and interviews with leaders of event teams from every sector of the industry, during the inaugural Business, Design & Strategy Summit, we’re tackling all the top issues, including health pass legalities, boycotts, experience marketplace disruptions, and more.

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Maritz Global Events

JULY 3, 2019

Let us introduce you to Dan Potter, Senior Strategic Events Manager at Maritz Global Events. Anyone who has attended one of our many strategic events has seen the magic that Dan has conjured alongside his equally talented peer, Karen Watson, Sr. Director Strategic Events.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

“In our fast-paced and demanding industry, it is important to take a breath, acknowledge and celebrate those who go the extra mile to elevate their organization and the business events industry,” said Meredith Rollins, Chief Community Officer for PCMA. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In July 2014, Dr James Morgan, Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster set up the Event Tech Lab. The idea in setting up the virtual incubator, was to help and mentor start up event technology companies wanting to get into the event space, globally. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Tomorrow we’re kicking off our Tour D’States roadshow on the east coast, hosting our first event on our home turf in Washington, DC, before we head to NYC and Boston. Rebecca Linder, CEO and founder, Linder Global Events. Rachel Dobroth, Director, Meetings and Events at Social Tables.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+. Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The International Olympic Committee’s association director of events and hospitality, Panos Tzivanidis, will focus on the ‘3Ts – time, technology and talent’, looking ahead to the future in his session ‘Managing operationally complex global events’. For further details about Exclusively Corporate and to register (no charge!)

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

To increase event attendance, yearly conferences must consistently achieve their goals for growth and evolution. Reaching new attendees remains a consistent challenge for 90 percent of meeting planners, and it is of critical importance. Exhibit at other events. The key is to look for parallel industry events. .

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

At last year’s conference, PCMA opened itself up to outside observation from the team at Steelcase, led by Kim Condon, Event Strategist, and Tom Condon, Event Design Director, and their group of scientists. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 27, 2019

While I enjoy many aspects of these events, I’m there to learn. Education and learning are one of the essential pillars of an event; when it’s not constructed well, everything can fall apart. When it came time for me to pick which event I would attend, that was important. I’m there to improve myself. The Takeaway.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

45 percent and 28 percent of event websites in North America and Europe, respectively, included information about their diversity and inclusivity policies. Industry professionals want to maximize socio-economic benefits and education. They want to inspire positive change that will continue into the event community.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s genuinely a win-win: attendees get the education they want, sponsors receive the reminders they need, and you receive additional revenue that offsets the recording rental expenses. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Senior Events Manager | Hulu | Santa Monica, CA.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Marriott and the PCMA Foundation joined forces, along with Fahrenheit 212, to update research on top trends impacting meetings and events. Research findings were shared earlier this year in a fascinating report: The Future of Meetings and Events. Designing with the end-user in mind.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Continuing planner education, like the industry itself, has almost entirely pivoted to virtual, at least for now. Let’s do Planner Education 101. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

I also believe as we get more experience and confidence moving forward that we will see fewer hybrid and virtual options and more demand for in-person gatherings continuing to drive our educational and networking events. In terms of the meetings industry, I think we’ve learned a lot. David Audrain.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Straight talk from event agency leaders on pushing through the pain points and evolving to meet the opportunities in the year ahead For many event professionals, 2023 was the most promising comeback year that only kind of came back. And if we don’t achieve those, we don’t meet their partner list.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 20, 2019

For quite some time, we’ve marched to the beat of the same drum – namely, the top three reasons why people attend professional conferences and trade shows: Education. PS: In a recent post penned by Jeff Fugate, The “Why” is the Most Important Aspect of Event Design , he identified a fourth motivator: The Party. Networking.

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Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Again, one more golden opportunity for event organizers to seize. Each year, event education sessions need to advance a bit more. “Rinse & Repeat” agendas won’t work for the future of events. It’s also one more bit of evidence that supports why Meetings Mean Business. About Donna.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In honor of #GivingTuesday, I looked back to see which articles we’ve published online about how organizations and individuals in the meetings industry give back to the world have most resonated with readers. “Really, the code is first and foremost about education and building awareness,” Peckinpaugh said.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In this guide, we'll teach you how to analyze your event and make intelligent improvements for next time. Introduction Months, to years, of planning, take place in order to make sure that events go off without a hitch. Countless meetings are had, dollars are spent, and time is invested in these events. Can you relate?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In honor of #GivingTuesday, I looked back to see which articles we’ve published online about how organizations and individuals in the meetings industry give back to the world have most resonated with readers. “Really, the code is first and foremost about education and building awareness,” Peckinpaugh said.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Founded in San Diego in 1978, 360 Destination Group specializes in event design, development, and execution. BCD Meetings & Events. Notable Clients: TimeWarner, McDonalds, Centene, Interl, Google. Irvine, CA.

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