SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

When planning an event, we’ve always had to weigh factors, such as holidays and seasons, that helped determine the best time to host it. 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.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 3, 2017

.” — Max Cohen de Lara and David Mulder van der Vegt , “ These 5 architectural designs influence every legislature in the world — and tell you how each governs “ , The Washington Post, March 4, 2017. How do room sets imply and influence what happens at meetings?

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 4, 2021

As in-person events restart and the industry begins rehiring, it will present an opportune moment to look at the workforce and hire for diversity. Events should have a DEI plan and all staff should have buy-in and input. Does every event need a DEI plan? When planning meetings and events, consider creating a DEI plan.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with one of our 2022 Meeting Professionals of the Year , event psychology advisor Victoria Matey , to learn more about the role that behavioral health plays in the lives of busy meeting professionals and their attendees. At an event, it’s not about how many people you network with,” she says.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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The Planner's Lounge

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to featur Marcea Galindo of MG Event Design in Bellevue Washington. Business Name & Location: MG Event Design, Bellevue, WA. Business Name & Location: MG Event Design, Bellevue, WA.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

And ahead of the show’s season six premiere, a select few had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the franchise and rub elbows with cast members at an exclusive Teatime on the Potomac event on District Pier at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. The dj’s playlist was available on Spotify post-event.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When searching for the optimum venue for their next event, event planners can do their best due diligence by simply listening to what their colleagues in the industry have learned. Experienced event planners who have done the research are always happy to share their wins. The most striking space is the Atrium.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2016

We’ve got a busy week at Event Farm! 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. Interested in learning more about the speakers and panelists who will be at the Tour D’States event this week in your city?

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Obtain multiple bids.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 9, 2017

The meetings and events industry is growing and job-growth rates for planners are rising by double digits year over year, points out Laura Lopez, senior community manager for Social Tables, the Washington, D.C.–based based event-planning software company. Evolve from a meeting planner to a business-event strategist.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For organizations that believe conferences are better when they bring together all voices—even those often disinclined to attend group events, such as introverts, people who processes information differently, or those who are temporarily or permanently disabled in some way—fostering a sense of belonging is a critical objective.

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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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EventSource

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Love by Lynzie Events + Design Pop-Up Chapel Co. Love by Lynzie Event. Event Planners. Event Novelties. Event Novelties. Event Rental Group. Red Event Staffing. It just so happened that we both lived in the Washington DC area. We’ll wait. Vendors Featured in this Article.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Heather Wakefield, 39, works remotely in Nashville, Tennessee, as a s enior manager of education and events at Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Wakefield discusses her passion for the events industry. . When I moved to the Washington D.C.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 8, 2018

From Washington, D.C., The National Park Service predicts that peak bloom of cherry trees in Washington, D.C., s spectacular events calendar. Event Design. The Pink Tie Party in Washington, D.C., of event space. The annual event is a fundraiser for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Amazon is a leader in the event space. The numbers are in: live, in-person events are critical to company success, according to 84% of Vice President and C-Level executives. Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. The Events. The Rise of Amazon. Ready for the list?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 24, 2016

When 200-plus executives from associations and independent show organizers in the audience at the 15th annual ECEF, the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum — held June 1 at the JW Marriott Washington, DC — were polled about how well they or their staff know the objectives of their anchor exhibitors, only 41 percent said “very well.”

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Event Details. medical examiner for Spokane County, Washington, and one of the meeting’s organizers. National Association of Medical Examiners 2016 Annual Meeting. 7–13, 2016 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Minneapolis. Read our Pre Con profile here.) Aiken, M.D., Plus, “a ‘furries’ convention was also being held at the hotel,” Aiken said.

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Decibel Management

MARCH 27, 2021

Welcome to Decibel Event Management’s Talent Spotlight series where we highlight great keynote speakers, presenters, performers and other talent to enhance your in-person or virtual event. It will be a great resource to you the next time you’re planning an event. This one’s for the event peeps among us.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2017

Top-line results of the survey kicked off this year’s program, which I attended along with 200 senior-level event professionals in Washington, D.C., Twenty-four percent said they’re diverting their event-marketing funds to digital/online efforts — a 10-percent jump from last year. Pre-ECEF session panelists.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

And although she had access to several years of event-registration data, her small team had little time for deep-data analysis, Ellek said. It was “healthy paranoia,” she said, that drove her to partner with Bear Analytics, a firm based in the Washington, D.C., area that specializes in data analytics for events and associations.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Whether new to planning, changing industries, or simply looking to enhance your talent, use the following tips to excel at your upcoming event. Also, you don’t want the event to overlap with other important occasions. Where exactly should you start?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 4, 2016

On my train ride down to Washington, D.C., Little did I know that the inspiration for the event came from the other side of the globe. I’d love to know if chefs at convention centers and event venues are equally obsessive about food waste. Vivid Sydney display, the inspiration for Light City Baltimore.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Knowing how to find the right event venue is critical to any event marketing campaign. One of the most challenging aspects of securing an event space is choosing the best one for your unique needs. However, the key to finding event venues is to carefully lay the foundation of your search. Is it accessible?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

We’ve just republished a story from our November 2013 issue that proved why it’s important to circulate a sexual-harassment policy among attendees at your event and what to include in that code of conduct. PrintMediaCentr’s Deborah Corn. The magnitude of that truth should shake you to your core,” Corn continues.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Employee awards once a year won’t cut it, says Ryan Fehr, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington, Seattle, who recently published a paper outlining the benefits of gratitude in the workplace. . Gratitude has to be part of the culture.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 20, 2016

Kirsten hosted a design meeting with Freeman’s creative team at ASM’s office in Washington, D.C., Even though we’ve communicated it with them early on, the notion that you can’t over-communicate enough applies to staff as well as it does to the external constituents. That’s been interesting.”

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2016

In Washington, D.C., Meanwhile, even as the meeting professionals that NBTC had invited to see the exhibition were subtly encouraged to think about storytelling, NBTC wordlessly communicated part of its own story to them: This is the gorgeous cultural backdrop to any event you bring to the Netherlands.

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