Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. Our goal is to empower event managers to succeed with any event format,” the company said in a post.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. We felt it in the surge of events flooding back in 2022. Don’t know everyone’s sentiments?

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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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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

But the long pause of face-to-face events due to Covid-19 has created a void of connection — one that hasn’t been fully filled by the shift to digital. As event designers, it’s up to us to help our guests feel more connected when we meet again. How can we do this?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2018

Hope, CMP, senior vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Company, named Event Designer of the Year. Chase has been head of sustainability for Freeman since 2011, when the global events company bought Chase’s planning firm, including its portfolio of green-focused clients. Event Designer of the Year.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But once these events begin again, event planners will need to meet the need guests have to reconnect with one another in this new world. The pause of face-to-face has created a void in human connection, and as social creatures, we crave connection.

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Rich Ainsworth.

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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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EventMB

AUGUST 14, 2023

Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: The importance of company culture continues to grow, even more so when you are in the process of integrating multiple entities with their own cultures into one brand.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. The post How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings. Technology Risks.

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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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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Tom Condon, Event Design Director, and Kim Condon, Event Strategist, have immersed themselves in the evolution of event spatial design and how it can move meetings and events into the future. “They’re looking to meet new people or learn something new. . Trouble With the Curve.

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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. We have always considered this event as something that runs in parallel with our operations in the last decade.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

For many meeting planners, staff shortages and supply chain issues are testing their ingenuity to the max these days. While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. Sales Staff Shortages. Best Practices.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

With representation from across the many sectors and regions of the global events ecosystem, the task force provides a voice in planning, preparing and participating in our recovery and our future as well as helping to amplify our story of economic and social impact as advocates for our industry.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners. From generative A.I Sessions cover generative A.I.,

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creating meeting environments where every individual feels valued, accepted, and connected. “As Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As Bryant’s theme reflects the direction where many think meetings are headed. APA 2023’s theme is ‘You belong here.’”

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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

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 Planning BluePrint

JULY 6, 2019

Event CEO focuses on business strategy, innovation and event technology and is a podcast for CEOs and Event Executives who are looking to maximize their event ROI. Listen to How a World Class Event Design Company Creates the Best Experiences. Meetings Podcast. Turn of Events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

It was great to see everyone, but also really exciting for me to see everyone experience the redesigned show,” says Kari Langerman, WSWA’s senior vice president of meetings and events, who has been with the association for more than 18 years. Nelly “The energy at our first show back was more than I have ever seen before.

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All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

Nick has been named one of MeetingsNet’s Game Changers, given the Smart Business Magazine’s Social Media Impact Award, and received the International Live Events Association’s Esprit Award for International Volunteer of the Year.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

“Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events. Event security is by no means a new issue.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 26, 2021

Kathryn Frankson, Informa’s director of event marketing, will explore the new sponsorship mindset and how to sell new solutions and build competitive advantages. Insights from an Industry Leader – Hybrid Events: Design & Execution. Building Institutional Resilience In Your Events, Teams & Organizations.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 16, 2019

The term “experience design” is thrown around a lot in the meetings and events industry. But does everyone who uses it truly understand how to apply the concept to their events? But that doesn’t mean overhauling your entire event. . Post authored by Jennifer George Lion, CMP, PMP. Common Misconceptions.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Meetings can still happen. Instructors include Janet Sperstad, faculty director at Madison College, and Guy Bigwood, managing director of the Global Destination Sustainability Movement , who together will discuss the regenerative revolution. But if borders aren’t open sufficiently, the numbers could be less than that.

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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.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Additionally, in case you’re planning a global event , think about accepting payments in various currencies. Have the onsite event registration equipment ready to go two weeks before the event and meet the onsite technician to ensure your event registration is properly set up. Conclusion: Sign Me Up!

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2021

As we continue our work through our Planwell Meetwell® strategy, the next video in this series features our market and product innovation leader, Amy Kramer and Greg Bogue, enterprise VP, Design Studio with an overview of our existing event design model —the 8 Phases of a Successful Event™— and how it's impacting the future of meetings.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2016

From providing insights into attendee trends to helping clients use event data to understand future business opportunities, Joe has helped build a company that focuses on providing actionable data to help companies grow their marketing strategies and drive business results. Rebecca Linder, CEO and founder, Linder Global Events.

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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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