Canadian Special Events

APRIL 17, 2024

This post is sponsored by Evergreen Brick Works In the dynamic world of event planning, audiovisual (AV) production has become synonymous with creating memorable experiences. Audio-visual elements, from elaborate sound systems to dazzling light shows, can contribute significantly to an event’s carbon footprint.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

The events industry has gone through significant changes over the past few years, with the pandemic forcing us to find new ways to gather and connect. While virtual events demonstrated the power of technology in bringing dispersed people together, they also proved the unmatched value of in-person interactions.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit?

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? However, there are some ways to reduce this waste.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Organizing hybrid and virtual events instead of in-person events is a great way to reduce your event budget. So, to help you understand how to get more for less out of your events and how to optimize your hybrid/virtual event budget, read on. Request it now. #1 1 Leverage remote production. Set up a dedicated team.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Last year, the biggest and most-anticipated events either were cancelled, postponed, or transformed into a fully virtual experience. . 2022 Event Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar. 2022 Event Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. For starters, they help you offset rising event costs. With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 10, 2023

The beginning of a successful event isn’t when the doors open, it’s when you’re looking ahead to the needs of your industry and attendees in the new year. Hybrid events continue to grow, they are the perfect mix of virtual and in-person. As of this year, up to 71% of companies have hybrid events in their portfolio.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

As an event organizer, you’re no stranger to the transformative power of technology With each passing year, technology is becoming not just a feature but the backbone of world-class events. But the landscape of event technology is vast and ever-evolving, with new innovations emerging all the time.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

Environmentally concerned business-travel planners are often challenged by conflicting goals within their organizations, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reported in “Corporate Social Responsibility: Going Beyond Green.”. The study’s questionnaire was sent to 1,167 travel managers; 90 planners (8 percent) responded.

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Stova

JULY 27, 2023

Welcome to the world where creativity meets technology – the realm of immersive events that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into seven seamless integration of technology and creativity, unveiling how they work in tandem to create immersive events that will leave attendees in awe.

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Momencio

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In this blog article, we’ll highlight various ways technology can maximize your Event ROI (Return on Investment). The Influence of Technology on Events There are various ways that technology can help in maximizing Event ROI. Virtual events are considerably less harmful to the environment than in-person gatherings.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2018

Event printing costs are near impossible to predict, and they always seem to spiral out of control. Rush-order printing costs can burn a hole through your budget, which isn’t ideal since the ROI of an event is already tough to measure. . Event printing costs can compound and pop up in unexpected places. Flexibility.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

As the effects of the pandemic begin to ease, hybrid events are becoming a go-to event type for more and more industries. To ensure a smooth event is achieved, companies can’t just hope and pray for things to go right, they need certainty. What are Hybrid Event Management Companies? . Meetings & Incentives .

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

However, the current conditions allow for similar events of extreme heatwaves every three years, ETH Zurich climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne said. Event professionals must now anticipate what attendees will be exposed to even in destinations where extreme heat is not the norm. Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies.

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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. . Also taking place on EduMonday Live is She Means Business, a joint event by IMEX and TW Magazine supported by MPI. She Means Business panel discussion.

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All Seated

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s our favorite time of the year – wedding & event trend forecasting! With events in full swing this year, we’re eager to see what’s on the horizon for 2022. Couples are willing to cut back and achieve this with smaller guest counts, sustainable catering, digital invitations, or a desire to utilize local vendors.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of in 2021: . This trend will continue for the most part of 2021, with digital remaining a major component of the event strategy. Virtual Event Platform. 1) Virtual is Here to Stay.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Regardless of its size, the unavoidable truth is that your event is likely to create a lot of unnecessary waste and pollution. As a result, beginning to implement eco-friendly practices in an effort to improve the sustainability of your events is always a good idea?—?and Assess your choice in venue. Cut back on paper use.

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The MICE

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. There’s a major street art scene in Basel, and Basel is the host of the world famous event, Art Basel. Sustainable stand design by Expomobilia.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

That’s where an event platform comes into play. When used to its potential, event technology can turn investigator meetings into engaging events that result in higher attendance, better training, and a more successful clinical study. However, in-person investigator meetings do require time and budget for travel and venue costs.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. The basic definition of virtual events is individuals interacting on a virtual platform instead of a physical location. . What are the Pros and cons of a virtual event? How to run a successful virtual event?

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Event Birdie

JANUARY 26, 2021

Last year I was quite proud of my 2020 Event Trend Predictions. I had thought long and hard about what I thought would shape the events industry and I predicted we were in for a change; “…. How do people plan events when plans can so easily be disrupted? Am I a modern-day Nostradamus? 1/ Local + Hybrid.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. With virtual events constantly delivering on multiple aspects, we can indeed say that they’re setting milestones in the digital arena. What are the Pros and Cons of a virtual event? External Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Nunify

JULY 27, 2021

Hybrid events – a mix of physical and virtual will shape the future of networking. Post-Covid hybrid events have gone beyond simple live streaming. These events enable on-demand experiences. Unlock protocols suggest only a fragment of the audience to attend closed to door events. Sounds tiring doesn’t it?

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Expo Pass

JUNE 7, 2023

“All of us have the responsibility to do what we can for our industry and our planet, let’s just take the step…and make a difference.” — Lou Marrocco Hello event planners! If you’re eager to take advantage of sustainability trends, then we’ve got the tips for you. Not only can you improve your business but the world at large.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Corporate event trends have changed rapidly in recent years. There’s so much at stake when you host an event. So it’s important to keep up with new corporate event industry trends to make your events more successful than ever. . The popularity of hybrid events has steadily increased over the past few years.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

But all those factors mean if you take a shortcut, a lot of attendees could be affected, and the success of your event may be a disappointment. When you provide a limited range of food options for event goers, you’re less likely to please them. Event catering should also meet dietary requirements wherever possible.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

There were no strong signals from event professionals who responded to this year’s survey that they anticipated an economic downturn, and only a few mentioned concerns about the economy going south. International Inbound Travel” report, as global travel expanded 6 percent in 2018, the U.S. 30 — is that the U.S.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

To celebrate 30 years in the business, creative event production company Eclipse has created a handy 30-step guide to help event organisers make their next project a success. Ask yourself what you’d like to achieve from your event and aim for it. Ask yourself what you’d like to achieve from your event and aim for it.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

This International Women’s Day, we would like to raise a toast to the empowerment and diversity in our events industry. They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

We have talked about it time and again, event technology has come a long way since its inception. Introduction to a Mobile Event App. Event planners are definitely abreast with the trend, stepping into the world of smart solutions themselves with a handy tool called a mobile event app.

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