Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Networking, engagement and audience satisfaction were through the roof during the event, a testament to the ideas in this article. Want more ideas? Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. Get your community fired up before the event starts. Make the most of your event platform.

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GEVME

APRIL 12, 2021

Invite guests’ speakers. Inviting guest speakers for your virtual event can increase your event’s reach and turnover. Having a guest speaker also brings in a different perspective to your event’s theme. Let your virtual event be a two-way street. Add sponsorship to event apps.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Here are 10 things to keep in mind when planning live events to make them fun and safe for your attendees: Set clear goals What’s your goal? Before diving into in person event ideas, slow down and ask yourself the following. Secure sponsors Securing sponsorships requires some thoughtful pre-planning.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 10, 2022

A good virtual event idea can make a world of difference when it comes to attendee engagement, but it’s not always easy to think of creative ideas that will keep your attendees entertained and engaged. The truth is that there’s almost no limit to the types of events that can be hosted virtually.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A brand activation, especially a physical one like inviting attendees to write associated words about the event on a large board, can get your attendees to actively connect. You can also have your sponsors hold brand activations at your event. End of day raffle Want to keep people around through to the end of an event?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

What are some good virtual event ideas? As virtual events have become the norm, there’s now some pressure to set your virtual event apart from the competition. But the great thing about hosting online events is that you can be engaging and successful without racking up costs; you just need to flex your creative muscles.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

If attendees are still concerned about gathering in person, virtual events may be necessary. Taking your event to the virtual space can also be valuable if you want to conserve funds, open up more digital sponsorship opportunities, and cast a wider net to reach more attendees with your content. How to Plan a Virtual Event.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

Key Takeaway: The speakers (i.e. You need to secure Grade-A speakers for your conference as well. The speakers you choose just need to be known to your unique target audience and fill them with excitement. Have you considered hosting a free event? Netflix does NOT host this event, but they are its largest sponsor.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

When you’re an event planner, it isn’t always easy to come up with new, creative ways to maximize attendee engagement. It’s even harder to generate hybrid event ideas that engage both in-person and virtual participants. After all, 91% of event professionals agree that engagement is the biggest measure of success.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

Dreamforce is one of the largest and most recognizable events in the world. The 2018 event welcomed over 170,000 attendees, well-known speakers (like former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and NBA superstar Andre Iguodala), and worldwide rockers Metallica for a post-event concert. You knew this one was going to make the list.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 5, 2021

For a virtual event to be successful, you can’t simply take a “lift and shift” approach; what worked in person won’t necessarily translate to your digital audience. Your virtual event ideas should reflect the nature of the medium through which they’re being delivered. Key Takeaways to Best Monetize Your Virtual Events.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

Speakers in previous years have included Jack Ma, a Co-Founder of Alibaba Group; Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple; and Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's Chief Operating Officer. Whatever you do, make sure your events have amazing speakers. A "great speaker" is simply someone your attendees will recognize and be excited to learn from.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 30, 2014

Ideas are worthless. You might have the greatest idea for your event but it means nothing if you don't take action. No one remembers the person that had 100 unique event ideas. Everyone remembers the organizer who took the risk and put together an amazing event. Planning an event can be hard.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

As you can see, hybrid events can be incredibly valuable when used correctly. Take a look at these corporate event ideas and examples from leading brands that will help you effectively host your own digital gathering. Hybrid Event Ideas. Great speakers are still impressive through an online medium.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

Key Takeaway: You work really hard to plan the perfect event. You book the perfect venue, plan the right mix of educational content and entertainment options, and secure amazing speakers. Turn your stand-alone shindig into an event series. Rakuten Optimism in an annual event held in San Francisco, CA. Of course you do!

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

One of the things that Quickbooks Connect does better than most conferences is secure amazing, high-caliber speakers. Key Takeaway: The speakers you secure for your events matter. That's why we always recommend bringing in great speakers. But the term "great speakers" is relative. Lacerte Season Readiness Tour.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this article, we'll look at a collection of 12 events, brand activations, and experiential marketing campaigns from IBM. Think is IBM's biggest conference of the year and features well-known speakers like Joe Montana and Tony Hawk; dozens of workshop sessions on various technology subjects; and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The event series has been held for more than two decades and has featured well-known guests such as Bill Clinton, Stephen Colbert, Denzel Washington, and many, many more. Key Takeaway: TimesTalks is a great reminder to book interesting speakers for your events. The New York Times Travel Show is the largest event of its kind.

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Bizzabo

JULY 23, 2020

What’s even better is that the company is also leveraging these relationships to drive sponsorship revenue. Forbes is known for its business coverage and popular lists like “The World’s Billionaires” and “30 and under 30,” but the company also has a longstanding events business. Source: Forbes. The New York Times.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Held in Las Vega, NV, the conference is a massive collection of keynote speakers, technical presentations, and fun. What can you do to make your event bigger, better, and more fun than last year? Do what you can to bring in top-tier keynote speakers. And don't forget to add play into your event agenda. but that's not all.

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives. And what specifically do you say that will get C-level sign-off on your event idea?

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As such, these events can serve as springboards for launching innovative projects and virtual networking event ideas in various spheres. ✅ Participant Introductions and Icebreakers Participant introductions and icebreakers are invaluable virtual networking event ideas for bringing a group of people together in a meaningful way.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 16, 2019

These gatherings are jammed-packed with amazing speakers, hands-on training sessions, Cisco product demonstrations, and networking opportunities. It's pretty much everything an attendee could want out of an event! Every year, these folks gather together to learn from top speakers and exchange ideas with peers.

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Bizzabo

JULY 6, 2018

Making use of an alumni network will make your event relevant in the long run, while providing excellent networking opportunities for all attendees. Key Takeaway : Consider incorporating past event attendees into your event agenda, as possible keynote speakers or volunteers. Looking for more event ideas and examples?

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives or top management to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives, so feel free to adapt this list to pitching events in general.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Your choice of event: Obviously, no two events are exactly the same. Check out our list of hybrid event ideas for some inspiration. Your event platform: An event platform is how your virtual audience experiences the event content, which means it’s a huge factor that shapes your event overall.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Gainsight’s Pulse Everywhere event was a huge success and was as informative and engaging as their past events. The Gainsight event teams secured quality speakers from companies like Adobe, Salesforce, and IBM—and they were also able to lock down an impressive array of sponsors. 5 Virtual Event Ideas.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Here are our panelists’ tips for combatting the trend and getting attendees excited about your events: Add a surprise factor to your events. Look at speakers that have really drawn a lot of people in that have interesting content. Invite your speakers back for a full Q&A session. Look at your data.

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Event Roadshow Ideas. Looking to take your show on the road and need a few corporate event ideas ? These 10 event roadshow ideas will provide plenty of inspiration for your next mobile conference. Nail Your Speaker Lineup. This made each individual event feel fresh and exciting. Source: Yext.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The 2020 event will feature keynote speeches from actor and comedian Kevin Hart, inspirational speaker and acclaimed author Tony Robbins, and executives at some of the world's top brands like IBM, Spotify, and Target. Key Takeaway: If you only get one thing right at your next event, make sure it's the speakers.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

Because of this, we believe there will be an emphasis on interactive event entertainment moving forward. Event organizers will begin to think outside the box and push the boundaries of what is possible for virtual event ideas and entertainment. At our recent virtual summit, (Almost) HYBRID.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

According to Branding in Asia, Baidu DuerOS is "a suite of software developer kits, along with APIs, and turnkey solutions that enable OEMs to integrate the platform with smart speakers, refrigerators, washing machines, set-top boxes, and other smart wired devices." Yes, your events need to be useful and deliver quality information.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Everyone knows that successful events are usually hosted in desirable venues and feature amazing, well-known speakers. But what else can your company do to push its event marketing game to the next level? It's an amazing event for anyone that regularly uses SAP products. And don't forget about event software !

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Regardless of what achievement you are aiming for, there are three main benefits to any event of this kind: Increasing brand awareness. Gaining additional donations or revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships. In addition to having a great host, awards ceremonies are excellent places to showcase unique speakers.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

This becomes more complicated when hosting a hybrid event, trying to communicate to two different audiences — in person and online. The first step to making conferences more interactive is starting with a robust online event platform that can connect your attendees and speakers with fun and useful features. Include Polls.

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