Quickmobile

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Exercise is a great stress reliever—but that doesn’t mean a corporate event planner can turn around and warrior pose on the office floor when they need a break. The secret is that exercise gives you endorphins, the ‘happiness hormone’, which lessens pain and decreases stress. contacting potential speakers.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Healthcare Social Media Advertising 186

Stova

AUGUST 17, 2023

Integrate Wellness Activities Wellness-enhancing activities not only add a unique dimension to your event but also promote attendee engagement. Consider offering yoga or meditation sessions, wellness workshops, or even short guided mindfulness exercises during breaks.

Technology 52

Technology Event Apps Tech Events 52

Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The 30-45min time slot is pretty standard stuff at a live event. But in the virtual world, when the audience is always inches away via the laptop camera — every speaker has keynote potential. At a time when people are simply not interacting with as many people as they were before, we think this was a really important exercise.

Social Media 115

Social Media Speakers 2020 Event Apps 115

SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2020

Pack your bag” emails got people excited, icebreakers added fun to networking exercises and a virtual scavenger hunt on the mobile app gamified the experience and highlighted sponsors. A moderator interviewing speakers during breaks enticed people to stay at their laptops. What Martin-Bilbrey didn’t do was shrink speaker time.

Speakers 52

Speakers 2020 Meetings Conference 52

Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

A virtual event is conducted online (virtually), and attendees join from their computers or devices instead of meeting in a physical location. Before 2020, we used virtual meetings for everything from interviews and business meetings to on-demand exercise classes and webinars—and we still do. What event platform will you use?

2021 97

2021 Sponsorships Speakers Social Media 97

The Castle Group

JULY 5, 2023

Event Trend #2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We have seen an incredible shift in organizations prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their corporate missions and cultures—and extending that priority into event strategies—from sourcing diverse event venues and suppliers to selecting speakers.

2023 52

2023 Event Planning Sustainability Events 52

Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

To take this idea further, you could also include a digital event bag, including gift vouchers, discount codes, or perhaps a free trial for an exciting piece of software. It is stating the obvious because, of course, you want quality production and quality content for your virtual event. 4) Exciting Guest Speakers and Entertainers.

Entertainment 98

Entertainment Event Apps Technology Events 98

Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

To take this idea further, you could also include a digital event bag, including gift vouchers, discount codes, or perhaps a free trial for an exciting piece of software. It is stating the obvious because, of course, you want quality production and quality content for your virtual event. 4) Exciting Guest Speakers and Entertainers.

Entertainment 97

Entertainment Event Apps Technology Events 97

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. Event apps. If your crowd is tech-inclined, you can add the survey to the event app you are using. How did you hear about our event? What did you like/dislike the most about the event?

Meetings 139

Meetings Events Social Media Sponsorships 139

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

Financial 46

Financial Insurance Hospitality Conference 46

Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In-App Splash Screens. An important aspect of the virtual event experience is second screen networking. A dedicated mobile event app can help deepen attendee engagement during the live virtual event by providing an immersive experience. Event tracks and sessions are a vital element in the virtual event experience.

Sponsorships 88

Sponsorships 2020 Trade Shows Event Apps 88

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Maximize Event App Adoption. The majority (62%) of marketers believe a mobile app for an event can help drive event engagement. And in a hybrid future, event apps will be a valuable engagement tool helping to bridge the gap between audiences. Social media mentions. Polling & Live Q&A.

Social Media 110

Social Media Event Apps Entertainment 2021 110

SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Actually, we pivoted twice,” she said in a breathless phone call after the event concluded. The first shift was to be a hybrid meeting where only the speakers gathered in the company’s Santa Clara headquarters. Then California shut down offices, so she transformed it again less than four weeks before the event. Her advice?

Meetings 84

Meetings Speakers Sponsorships Conference 84

The Castle Group

AUGUST 21, 2023

For example, TikTok influencers support themselves financially by doing what they love, whether it’s makeup, shopping, cooking, exercise, etc. Integrate unique experiences To keep Gen Z engaged in your event, it is crucial to differentiate it from similar events by offering unique experiences they haven’t seen before.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Social Media 2025 2012 52

Socio Events

MAY 21, 2020

You might consider offering extra points — maybe double — for this year’s virtual event with the understanding that you’re creating a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. Points can also be used for discounts, upgrades, or offsetting future event spends. A client recently told us how her event app helped save her business.

Sponsorships 52

Sponsorships Social Media Event Apps Speakers 52

Eventmobi

APRIL 2, 2018

Reviewing your content and ensuring it’s ready to share with your audience is definitely a best practice and something that you should always exercise before you launch your event app to your attendees. As our clients’ events approach, we take the time to review each event app with great care.

Event Apps 225

Event Apps Events Event Technology Speakers 225

Eventsforce

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Using an event app to keep your attendees up to date with all that happens as the event continues is a great way of enhancing their experience. You will want your delegates to be able to access the very latest event information. With many events running simultaneous tracks it’s impossible.

Event Management 86

Event Management Management Education Event Apps 86

Eventsforce

MARCH 24, 2020

If you bolster your FAQs page on your event website and direct people to it for the latest updates, make sure you are keeping on top of it. You may want to use your event app, but it’s unlikely that delegates would have downloaded it anyway because most people only do that just before or at the event.

Management 91

Management Social Media Airlines Event Apps 91

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2018

Without content, what is your event even about? Content sourcing is probably one of the most important aspects of planning an event. It involves aligning content with event goals, attendee expectations, and sourcing speakers to give engaging, informative, and entertaining presentations. Finding speakers.

Event Planning 58

Event Planning Sponsorships Social Media Hospitality 58

Eventsforce

APRIL 30, 2021

Managing attendee, speaker and other stakeholders’ expectations is a key focus for your event success. They access your email link and attend the event. If you have a speaker going to a studio to be beamed into your event you also need to help them understand what will happen when they arrive at the studio.

Insurance 66

Insurance Speakers Events Management 66

Guidebook

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But juggling all the moving parts – from schedules and maps to speaker bios and vendor info – can be a challenge. So how to build your own app? How can we effectively communicate important event details to attendees and enhance their on-site experience? The answer is developing a custom mobile event app.

Event Apps 78

Event Apps Speakers Social Media Events 78

Eventsforce

JULY 22, 2019

Event apps have never been so popular. Most event attendees expect an app these days – and most organisers want one too. A new research study , however, has found that despite attendee engagement being the top reason why organisations invest in event apps, only 20% are enjoying adoption rate of 75% or more.

Event Apps 79

Event Apps Speakers Events Social Media 79

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) First the venue.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Be sure to make it known to the influencers how much you appreciate their involvement and continue to engage in discussion with them during and after the event. Plan Compelling Sessions and Speakers. What good is an event without some first class speakers and sessions. This way, attendees will want to come to your event.

Social Media 37

Social Media Events 2016 Speakers 37

Eventsforce

JULY 22, 2019

Event apps have never been so popular. Most event attendees expect an app these days – and most organisers want one too. A new research study , however, has found that despite attendee engagement being the top reason why organisations invest in event apps, only 20% are enjoying adoption rates of 75% or more.

Event Apps 40

Event Apps Speakers Events Social Media 40

Eventmobi

JUNE 6, 2019

It’s no surprise that today’s event attendee expects event technology such as an event app to be provided at your event. Easy access to information, a convenient way to see updates in the schedule, and tools to interact with speakers and attendees play a big role in a seamless event experience.

Event Apps 264

Event Apps Food and Beverage Technology Event Technology 264

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Attendee Perspective Listen closely and think carefully about the benefits of attending your event from the attendee's perspective. Simply listing speaker names and features for your event (100 exhibitors, 20 keynote speakers.) Often there are complex motivations for attending an event.

Event Marketing 40

Event Marketing Marketing 2023 Social Media 40

Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

This is why it’s important to adopt a long-term strategy so that all essentials are taken care of at least a year before the event. Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. You also need to create a way for engagement to happen, ideally via the event app.

Trade Shows 87

Trade Shows Corporate Events Sustainability Social Media 87

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Fully integrated event management software platforms offer so much technology for experiential marketers, like wearables with NFC or RFID technology, mobile event apps, event badging and printing, facial recognition, data collection, and so much more. The same concept applies to your offline marketing activities.

Marketing 40

Marketing 2023 Advertising Technology 40

Bizzabo

MAY 14, 2018

Do not restrict yourself to marketing an event solely through your own company brand. Make your event stand out on its own. This includes sponsorships, speakers and exhibits. Source: Liz King Events Instagram. Events are often packed from start to end with keynote speeches, live demos and learning sessions.

B2B 48

B2B Event Marketing Marketing Social Media 48

Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Typically during conference sessions, the attendees are seated and listening to the speaker, not getting many steps in, but with the options of bike rentals, the attendees can bike to the event or bike around the city at the end of each day to stay active. Exercise Center. Hotels apps with added discounts are a bonus.

Hotels 69

Hotels Conference Travel Transportation 69

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Continuous Improvement This simple concept is often anything but simple - identifying the parts of our events that warrant repeating, and those that do not. Accuracy here requires a balanced view of the event’s performance. We have curated a list of five products to use at your next event that will attract and excite attendees.

2023 40

2023 Event Apps Social Media Technology 40

Eventmobi

AUGUST 14, 2023

Was it the brilliant keynote speaker, or perhaps the take-home swag? panels, workshops) into smaller groups, to facilitate networking, conversation, and exercises. A leadership session could involve role-playing exercises or a roundtable discussion with prompts. What do you remember most about your last conference? Leadership.

Conference 195

Conference Tech Event Tech Education 195

Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

But it did make us think about an event speaker doing their talk while walking around outdoors. Competitors could be tracked through apps like Strava or Apple Fitness. The important thing is that it adds a healthy and fun layer to the event. The goal is to create an event that feels like a break from the work desk.

Speakers 103

Speakers Technology Events Event Apps 103

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Building the Perfect Event. Your event has a purpose from the beginning, which will drive content, speakers, and the venue. It’s part of the event management planning process and a key first step. Event Management Planning Process. What Type of Event Are You Planning? Each event is an opportunity to improve.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As with many elements of the event, event technology trends are making it easier to bring personalization to life. Live polling – Live polling apps are allowing events to source feedback in real-time and even crowdsource the agenda as it unfolds. 5G won’t make a huge impact on events (yet).

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Event hashtag usage.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131