The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

We use this information to calculate more accurate guarantees for food and beverage functions, schedule a keynote at the opportune time in the agenda, and more. It’s pertinent to stay on top of industry changes and trends. Check out Castle’s website or contact Castle’s Event Management team for support.

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Management Event Planning Food and Beverage Event Management 52

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

These words usually indicate bigger trends and are often interrelated. Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. Virtual reality.

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2017 Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media 75

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic.

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Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

For example, if after evaluating your previous event, you realize you overspent on food, you can go into your high-level plan with a better understanding of how you’ll need to adjust your budget. Create a high-level plan Your high-level event plan should outline your event goals and basic logistics.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships Event Apps 78

Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, the three categories the crew will have to cut, keep, or improve are: Production Food Marketing But before the crew starts making event budget cuts, Nick shares a disclaimer. I know that’s super controversial, but it’s pretty easy and probably the highest cost in the F&B (food and beverage) bubble.

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Food and Beverage B2B Marketing Events 71

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 10, 2020

By setting up an event page or by creating an app, you can include all visitor information in one place and avoid printing event programs. If you’re planning to have exhibitors or guest speakers, encourage them to go paperless too by including their information on your event page or app to minimize the need for promotional handouts.

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Food and Beverage Transportation Sustainability Events 114

Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

CSE(Canadian Special Events) Live is a conference for planners, vendors, and other professionals in the events industry to network and share ideas on the work they do. Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog speaking about event design. It also facilitated the connection between speaker and audience.

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Food and Beverage Speakers Event Apps Event Design 199

GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

The live audience has to pre-register depending upon the type of event. Like an Onsite event, hybrid events have a team working behind the scenes, both pre-event and during the event. This team ensures that the speakers’ timing, the presentation, the audio, the camera set-up, etc.

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Sustainability Trade Shows Food and Beverage Events 156

GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc.

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Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean missing out on a huge opportunity. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit? In-person events are all about human connection.

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2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc.

Corporate Events 156

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. No one knows for sure when face-to-face event restrictions will be lifted — or how long they will stay that way. How can event planners cater to both groups simultaneously?

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Speakers 2021 Sponsorships Events 248

ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

The larger the conference and the greater the number of sessions or learning opportunities, the greater the need for the agenda to direct attendees through the maze of sessions, speakers, and venues. Detailed Schedule A day-wise breakdown of the schedule helps in planning and time management.

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Conference Speakers Food and Beverage Venues 62

SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An event brief is a crucial document that gives a clear and concise summary of your event’s purpose, scope, target audience, timeline, and other details that are key to its success. It helps everyone involved in the event plan stay on the same page and make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Speakers Food and Beverage Events Management 130

Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Instead of scratching your head, follow these tips to create a better experience for Gen Z professionals at your next event. Plan a Digitally-Connected Event Events are already trending towards digital-first spaces, but this is a must-have for Gen Z audiences. Try to pack as much value into your event and upgrades.

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Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Financial 62

GEVME

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hybrid events enable the virtual audience to interact with the speakers for the event and the rest of the audience attending the event through an online platform. A crew usually monitors how the speakers, the presentations, and conferences came across and viewed on the screen for the virtual audience. Rehearse: .

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Social Media Speakers Food and Beverage Events 156

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They stay on top of trends and regulations in the pharma event space. They also have established vendor relationships and buying power that can save you money, for example with event technology specifically tailored to the life sciences industry. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. What are Hybrid Events? Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. What are Hybrid Events? Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. What are Hybrid Events? Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. Pineda is working on true hybrid events with every session streamed live to thousands across the world. Others are recording speakers and offering virtual programming weeks later with experts available for questions.

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Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 110

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e., For more comprehensive, strategic planning or mid to large-scale projects, a full-service events company, like Castle, will handle all aspects of event planning from concept to completion. We tend to think of ourselves like an event general contractor.

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Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Social Tables

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Event planners make up a huge portion of the Social Tables universe. And with over 2 million events having been planned in Social Tables, we’re able to see trends in events being created. One of those things is event room sets. Here, tables are filled two-thirds of the way with an open side. Click To Tweet.

Food and Beverage 95

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Speakers Events 95

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Dianne says that understanding your target audience’s needs, your competitors’ price points and your cost of operations (overhead, mortgage/rent payments, staffing, food and beverage costs, utilities, cleaning, out-of-pocket rentals, etc.) Clients don’t want to book events in empty, spare looking ballrooms or meeting rooms.

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Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Marketing 148

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Showcase fresh fare from local farmers or partner with event caterers in your area to provide guests with rotating, seasonal menus. A high-quality rotating menu, seasonal beverages, and a new source of entertainment each month will help ensure that client receptions stay fresh and exciting, offering new experiences at each event.

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Event Ideas Food and Beverage Entertainment Speakers 139

Social Tables

JULY 27, 2023

Debriefing an event is one of the most important duties professional event planners and event management teams undertake. An event debrief is a meeting that takes place with the event planning team after an event has finished. The event itself gets deconstructed and analyzed through group discussion.

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Events Food and Beverage Event Planning Management 78

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Edwards asks for additional upgrades, valet parking validation for VIPs and speakers. “We The negotiation phase is a good time to ask the hotel partner for ways to save—by using the same AV set-up as an event pre or post to share set-up costs for instance. Itemize level of Internet Access that will be available at what cost.

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Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 95

GEVME

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Virtual events are the fad. Well, they are not here just because of a trend. Virtual events are here to stay forever. If you are new to the virtual events industry, it may seem overwhelming. Just login and attend the event! Virtual events provide new ways to interact with your audience. Or are they?

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Events Event Ideas Venues 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Virtual events are the fad. Well, they are not here just because of a trend. Virtual events are here to stay forever. If you are new to the virtual events industry, it may seem overwhelming. Just login and attend the event! Virtual events provide new ways to interact with your audience. Or are they?

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Events Event Ideas Venues 156

Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

Multiple, customizable, and interactive options for event-goers is key. As such, event planners need to stay on top of rapidly changing event trends , incorporate more attendee-specific elements into events, crowdsource feedback, and adjust agendas in real time. That’s where event technology comes in.

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2017 Food and Beverage Entertainment 2018 125

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? What is the purpose of your event or meeting? Service to others and staying positive is at the core of event management.

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Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

AIDA Event Tech Digest

JUNE 17, 2020

The fact that the events industry has been worst affected by the COVID-19 crisis is globally acknowledged. Since the beginning of the pandemic, hundreds of meetings and events have been cancelled or postponed the world over. Key Steps To Be Taken For Organizing Safe Events. Proactively Update Attendees.

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Food and Beverage Social Media Venues Event Apps 72

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Introduction Whether you want to find new networking or professional development opportunities, learn about the latest industry trends, or connect better with clients, going to a few conferences every year is essential for just about every professional. Be inspired and learn from 85+ disruptive speakers from the world’s leading organizations.

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