The Castle Group

JULY 5, 2023

Event Trend #2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We have seen an incredible shift in organizations prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their corporate missions and cultures—and extending that priority into event strategies—from sourcing diverse event venues and suppliers to selecting speakers.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Either way, many hotels offer positions for event planners that utilize the many skills you probably already have. Read on to get a sense of what a hotel event planner does in their day-to-day and whether the position is the right fit for you. A hotel event planner manages the space. You plan the events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Audience expectations range from the creature comforts of easy parking, familiar food, and a pleasant room temperature to WOW factors, like an exotic location, tech-savvy presentations, and useful SWAG.

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Attendease

MAY 27, 2021

For Convening Leaders, whether it was pre-recorded or live, there weren’t a lot of speakers on stage this year: there were a couple in Singapore at one of our hubs, we had a couple of other hubs in the US, but not a lot of onstage presentations, a lot of them were pre-recorded and run semi-live. Get people’s fingers moving.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Pros: Multiple options for attendees Can reach an audience locally and from afar Many accessibility options Mixed revenue opportunities, best of both worlds Cons: Often more complex to organize More expensive tech considerations Can feel like two separate events One group might be privileged Are In Person Events Better than Virtual Events?

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Benefits of event planning.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2018

Planning an event may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to tell you that, if you take a deep breath, you’ll see it may actually be as easy as ABC. Learn the ABC’s of event planning today. Without content, what is your event even about? Finding speakers. Mobile Event App. Delegation.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Understand Your Speaker.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Event planning is not easy. The constant drive to produce engaging events that delight attendees. All these are issues planners need to deal with every time they create an event. You can find out how to recognise common symptoms of stress in this article: 10 signs event planning in burning you out.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. San Francisco’s Moscone Center lives smack dab in the middle of the lush tech hub of downtown San Francisco. The recently expanded 1,139,854 sq. of meeting and expo space spans three blocks.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 31, 2021

Venues and organizers are ready with plans to keep people safe. One of the biggest takeaways from all our speakers is that they are ready to keep hybrid events safe, and meet all regional guidelines for meeting in-person. They’ve been practicing, preparing, and many safe and successful hybrid events have happened already.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Create a list of the top three “success metrics” for your event.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Here are some of the most interesting and informative event tech stories from 2016, covering topics from essential meeting planning apps to robot concierges. 12 Tech Tools for Virtual Meetings. Tech Behind the Scenes: How Technology Enhances Events. 5 Cool Tech Tools for Event Check-In and Registration.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Planning the ideal present is no different than planning a trade show—the sooner you start, the better! Event planning never stops, and the planner in your life may not have time to assemble their wish list. Explore our 2023 event planner gift guide below. Elevate their event planning with the gift of a techy tool.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot. These organisations can provide you with the following information and more: Suggestions and help facilitating event activities, entertainment, and speakers.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There will be tech panels, film screenings, VR/AR expos, hybrid streaming, and countless music showcases. SXSW is also one of the only events in the world where an entire city is transformed into one giant meeting space. It’s a destination event. Hotels book up a year in advance. People come from all around the world.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Section, says, “After looking at the hotel-menu prices for my next meeting, we’re calculating a registration fee increase because we just have no room to absorb the inflation in our budget … There really isn’t a magic solution” when it comes to F&B. . Survey attendees to learn who’s planning to skip a meal. Ground-Transportation.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Content development: The content, from presentations and panel discussions to interactive workshops, is the heart of any pharma event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In addition to quality business meetings, attendees will benefit from the event’s highly targeted programme of education, designed to provide tangible learnings and innovative solutions for attendees in a post-pandemic world, under the theme of ‘New Business, New Tech, New World’.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

WATCH NOW: Freshen Up Your General Session Design: Corporate Stage Design Ideas for 2024 Aaron Barlow , Meeting Tomorrow’s Event Designer, kicked off with fresh stage decor. One of his examples highlighted a recent event we produced for a client who wasn’t interested in a tech-y feel.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

event location: 1 Hotel West Hollywood, L.A. Carnival) number of attendees: 220+ number of countries people attended from: Mainly USA the challenge The first annual 11:11 Media Innovation Summit set a high bar for future events of the same kind to achieve. Summit) and Santa Monica Pier, L.A.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Event planning is not easy. The constant drive to produce engaging events that delight attendees. All these are issues planners need to deal with every time they create an event. You can find out how to recognise common symptoms of stress in this article: 10 signs event planning in burning you out.

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Socio Events

MARCH 7, 2023

How an in-person event can become a hybrid experience without the heavy lift Creating a hybrid experience doesn’t have to be a heavy lift, especially when you take advantage of the tools you already use. You probably already utilize a mobile event app for basic things like your agenda, travel information, and speaker lineup.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This proactive oversight prevents overspending and helps maintain financial health throughout the event planning and execution phases. Prioritization Not all aspects of an event hold equal importance. Some elements are critical to the event’s success, while others, though desirable, may not be necessary.

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Quickmobile

OCTOBER 19, 2017

It might be your event tech not working , speakers with cold feet, or last minute changes you have to make. It takes a lot of work to keep on top of industry trends and event tech innovations. In short order I had organized the cake pops for delivery to the hotel where the onsite team would be staying.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

These include using the right on-site event management system, discovering the perfect venue, and making sure your goals tie in with your attendees’ goals. Here’s another event helper that you’ll certainly need: our free event planning checklist. Find Your Perfect On-Site Event Management Software.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

@tojulius Julian Solaris, Editor of The Event Manager Blog, always has the low-down on attendance-worthy events and the newest event technology. She’s a stellar resource for the latest event tech news, and also shares her take on industry conferences. Dahlia is an event technology evangelist, speaker and educator.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

This can help you choose the different types of speakers or activities you’ll offer. Choosing an interesting, unique theme can help you market your event and entice participants to sign up. For instance, you might give your annual technology convention an exciting new theme such as “Reaching for the Future” or “New Horizons in Tech.”.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

These questions will guide you through all of the choices you need to make the best event WiFi experience possible and set your WiFi providers up for success. . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. Are they planning to have presentations?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Read on to discover the differences between event planning and management software, how to best choose and use them, and the top tools you should start using right now. Event Planning Software vs. Event Management Software: What’s the Difference? Event planners focus on the big picture, including: Goals.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

From gathering speakers to securing sponsors, your to-do list seems to be never-ending. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. ne of the most important and challenging aspect in the planning process.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Got famous speakers for your keynote?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I believe there is a thin line between planning and execution, and I am passionate about smart tech for hospitality professionals. This is why I consistently employ a 360-degree view of streamlining processes and advocate tech solutions for event management. I found this marvelous new app to support my passion: Goombal.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They’re the best part of the event planning game, where new and experienced planners socialize, share horror stories , network, and discover emerging technologies. Deciding which events you’ll attend in 2024 ahead of time will make scheduling your year a lot easier. Event Tech Live. Tech geeks unite!

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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The good news is there are great event registration software options and packages at just about any price point. Write Down Your Goals We all want to find event technology that helps improve the meeting and event planning process, but in order to find the best option, you have to get specific.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Got famous speakers for your keynote?

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