Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. labor force at 35%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Morgan’s observations are mirrored in the insights from “The Future of Meetings and Events ” report, a joint research project between Marriott and the PCMA Foundation, which identified five major, future-oriented consumer trends and market forces that will be transforming meetings and events in the years to come.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

First, you need to understand before the meeting what your practitioners and suppliers want, need, and expect. As a meeting designer, if a meeting is going to include both practitioners and suppliers I always ask my clients about the relationship between these groups and their wants and needs.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Morgan’s observations are mirrored in the insights from “The Future of Meetings and Events ” report, a joint research project between Marriott and the PCMA Foundation, which identified five major, future-oriented consumer trends and market forces that will be transforming meetings and events in the years to come.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Events and media consultant Julius Solaris shared at the Unforgettable Experience Design Summit that he was initially very enthusiastic about unconference format events. But Julius didn’t see them catch on and now focuses on other aspects of the meeting industry. Let’s be clear.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A virtual component offers the possibility of opening up to a much larger audience with new and/or geographically dispersed markets not easily available at a F2F event. There may not be enough space to hold large events at venues due to reduced occupancy from onsite physical distancing guidelines.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), a leader in luxury hotel sales for meeting incentives, conventions, and exhibition (MICE), welcomes the addition of Silvia Zamora to the ALHI executive team. Zamora is looking forward to elevating ALHI’s global profile, expanding the company’s market strategy in the U.S.,

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, how can I: Unify my business’s unique branding and marketing needs? Evaluate event production company abilities for a game-changing event I’m planning? These events made a profound impression on pretty much everyone who participated. Provide the best guest experience at my Airbnb castle rental?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 16, 2018

When FRESH18 — which bills itself as the first annual conference focused exclusively on meeting design — gets underway Feb. 27-28, it will be showcasing its own solution to a common event-design problem: getting the audience to participate. It is a chance to meet people from your industry with similar interests.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 23, 2018

Event Industry comprises of many people starting with event designers, event managers to event planners, board members of an organisation. Penned down by the event professionals themselves, it is an all-in-one book about meeting designing. Books are Man’s Best Friend.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. Rising: AR/VR at events. Also, if you need more convincing that VR is going to rock the industry, check out Facebook Spaces. Rising: Multi-point virtual events. Rising: Industry consolidation opens up space for innovators.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

This means the tone of a meeting or event can change dramatically based on one person’s mood. Creating a safe, positive environment that fosters collaboration is of utmost importance in meeting design. Priming can also be useful in the event design phase.

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Converve

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Why not then with one of these reading tips for event managers?! X: The Experience When Business Meets Design / Brian Solis. Eric de Groot and Mike Van der Vijver have a background in the theater and so to say lateral entrants to the world of conferences, trade fairs and business meetings. Link: [link].

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Converve

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Why not then with one of these reading tips for event managers?! X: The Experience When Business Meets Design / Brian Solis. Eric de Groot and Mike Van der Vijver have a background in the theater and so to say lateral entrants to the world of conferences, trade fairs and business meetings. Link: [link].

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Whether you’re jumpstarting sponsorships or just renewing pre-established partnerships, industry experts are here to give you a boost. These days, sponsorships go beyond companies getting a logo and mention in your event. Here Are the Latest Event Marketing Strategies. Make Your Marketing Multi-Touch.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

It has a slight focus on conferences and corporate events, but contains lots of helpful content for everyone. It’s not the prettiest of sites, but Adrian Segar is an event industry expert with lots of insight. His posts tend to be short and on bigger, abstract ideas, but give you a lot to think about event strategy and planning.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Welcome to the era of disrupted meetings, in good company with other industries and institutions whose established norms are being taken down to the studs. Back then you had to go to events to meet the experts in real life, and sit at their feet while the pearls of wisdom dropped. It makes it more creative and more fun.”.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

H: Meeting or event design. J: Marketing. Each one is linked to a story by a meeting professional that we think will help you understand them better and apply them to your work. Manage the strategic plan for meeting/event. Nowhere is this truer than in the meeting and event industry.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

The Rotterdam Experiment is an accelerator of change and our contribution to the recovery of our industry.’ This new set of values brings significant opportunities for the gaming industry and events. In the beginning, we looked at what was on the market and saw that many online event platforms attempt to mimic real life.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

Facebook has long been known as a major platform for planning and promoting events, but a new challenger now wants in on the action. Pinterest has just launched new tools that allow professionals to plan events on the platform. Gen Z Marketing Lessons from VidCon 2018. Nailing Referral and VIP programs.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Honorees were required to be age 29 or younger and employed full time in the business-events industry, and to demonstrate why they should be considered leaders in their field. I am pushed to find creative solutions to keep our meetings fresh and engaging for all of those who attend. Derek Anderson. And after that?

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Boomset

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Currently, she is consulting companies on various effects different marketing solutions can have on their business. The first touchpoint of your event, branded into one easy, convenient experience for your attendees (and event management team):

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