Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next? What is the SEPC?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

At the time, a mere six years ago, the fledgling for-profit entity that wagered its future on the potential of virtual meetings staged sessions that were too heavily weighted toward the online audience in the verbal communication and moderation by the speakers. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting. The Switch On.

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Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . So what exactly is the business of events, doing to showcase a sustainable future for our industry? There was surely nowhere better to look for some sustainable innovation than at the COP summit itself and there, we had a little look into the future.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 5, 2017

All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. Traditional conferences unconsciously promote and sustain power imbalances between the “speakers” at the front of the room and the audience. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. It is one.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

Paul Nunesdea : And hello, hello, dear viewers, this is a soft start of our third episode in 2024 of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors. As you probably know by now, we are pleased to entertain today our guest speaker Adrian Segar. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. That book came out in 2009, and suddenly I was in the meeting industry.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. Four Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a form of self-regulation within businesses that is designed to meet specific goals related to ethics, sustainability and social impact.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Education, education, education. Quality hosted buyers.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Event planner Andy King, known for his role in planning the infamous Fyre Festival, is to share learnings from his illustrious 30-year career and top tips for success in an exclusive session for The Meetings Show. Attendees will also have the chance to put their burning questions to King in the interactive session.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. These findings demonstrate why 80 percent of meeting professionals consider green initiatives when planning events.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 4, 2020

But lately we’ve been looking for some goods and services that can actually spark a little more fun in our virtual meetings (and cultivate more creativity, teamwork, and good vibes in general). Reimagine Education. These include: a virtual auditorium with real life polls and surveys, exclusive meet and greets.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 18, 2019

As The Meetings Show prepares to open its doors for the seventh year, the show is shaking up its education programme to deliver more than 40 hours of learning in a variety of exciting new formats. For more information visit www.themeetingsshow.com. .

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. 2018 Education Conferences. Start Date.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investigator meetings are a critical step in the clinical trial process. But it’s getting harder to get everyone to attend investigator meetings and harder to keep them engaged once they’re there. Why Investigator Meetings Matter Some say that investigator meetings are simply to entice investigators to take part in clinical trials.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“Data Science for the SDGs” was the theme of the 2019 Data for Good Exchange hosted by Bloomberg in New York City, which looked at how data science projects can help make progress toward achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Bloomberg).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. Second, it can save companies money.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

The event app is live, hundreds of appointments have been pre-booked, and The Meetings Show 2023 is now just a week away. Quality hosted buyers The Meetings Show attracts a high calibre of hosted buyers and this year is no exception. See the full programme here.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We’re very much looking forward to being on the show floor in Barcelona feeling the buzz of business meetings and networking taking place again.”. Themes include: the future of the meetings experience, re-starting events and evaluating their success, and peer-to-peer learning and insights.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts. Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving. Request a demo Learn more about EFX 2) Renewed Focus on Sustainability. Where possible, pick sustainable products. 1) Experience-First Events.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. I listened to speakers discuss efforts to make the city livelier for its residents.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. Past speakers include business icons such as Gary Vaynerchuck, Alicia Schiro, Marcy Blum, and David Morris.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Educational? Entertaining? based on expertise.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. Why I Have My Eye on AI. Michelle Russell. Courtesy UN).

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Event Industry News

APRIL 12, 2022

Olympic medallist and World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe will deliver a keynote at the 10th edition of The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community. His keynote will help set the stage for the dynamic programme we have planned for The Meetings Show’s 10th edition.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. Talk around sustainability is rising as well, she says. Change is inevitable,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. And how can we do it better? She climbed Mt.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

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