Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Vilnius is abuzz with meetings and events professionals networking at the LITEXPO Exhibition and Congress Centre for the eighth edition of CONVENE. The annual trade show organised by Go Vilnius, the city’s official agency for development, features an impressive mix of 140 hosted buyers from more than 30 countries.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. Effective communication between the venue and both event planners and attendees is part of the accreditation program as well. Besides those in L.A.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The event-technology platform Gatherly uses “spatial video chat” to foster one-on-one and small-group connections in digital meetings. That became the seed for an event-technology platform called Gatherly , founded in March. Gatherly can be used to host an entire conference or trade show, or just for networking.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

In the UAE, Dubai is continuing to benefit from its long-established brand in the business events world and now is home to over 96,000 bedrooms across 501 hotels, as well as over 7million sq ft of convention space. The country’s convention bureau is now promoting Cyprus as a world-class conference and events location. year-over-year.

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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. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” From generative A.I

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Bizzabo

JULY 27, 2018

Looking to plan an event in the Hollywood of the South? Check out this list of 26 amazing Atlanta event venues. A once abandoned city, Atlanta is now filled with life as people from all over the world gather in Atlanta for events of all types, shapes, and forms. Georgia International Convention Center. Georgia Aquarium.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Georgia Aquarium. The special-event possibilities in and around the downtown convention district are attractive and convenient. Many planners encourage their attendees to wear a jersey or T-shirt from their favorite college teams, and it adds a lot to the energy and uniqueness of the event,” Vaughn says.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. 36 • Manager of Events. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 27 • Chapter and Events Manager. On The Scene – The Event Company. 33 • Director of Communications and Events.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Automobile trade shows dominate America’s expos. New York International Auto Show. During that time, hundreds of brands will show off their vehicles and vehicle-related accessories to more than a million guests. During the 2018 event, 43 vehicle manufacturers let visitors and journalists check out their cars.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

billion users around the world, Facebook has become one of the most powerful platforms for promoting conferences and trade shows. Our event occurs every two years, so it can be more challenging to maintain momentum,” Wulfekuhle said. With more than 1.7 24–27: Facebook Live.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

billion users around the world, Facebook has become one of the most powerful platforms for promoting conferences and trade shows. Our event occurs every two years, so it can be more challenging to maintain momentum,” Wulfekuhle said. With more than 1.7 24–27: Facebook Live.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

And at the Infinite Energy Center (formerly the Gwinnett Center) in Duluth, Georgia, alcoholic samples are forbidden outright. Some shows, by virtue of their exhibitors, need carte-blanche permission for F&B samples on the show floor — such as the National Restaurant Association (NRA).

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Follow the link to access the post “Event Content Strategy using AI” Once you have your AI-generated content, repurposing it to fit multiple media channels can be time consuming, and it’s hard to create original engaging content for every single one of your platforms. Make the most out of it!

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We asked readers to nominate exemplary meeting professionals who usually operate out of the spotlight, behind the scenes, working in areas such as convention services, audiovisual, event technology, and catering. Congratulations to this year’s Best in Show honorees! Our readers did not disappoint.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

city for meetings , conventions and trade shows for many years now, Atlanta has no intention of resting on its reputation for its excellent variety and quality of hospitality offerings for groups. Georgia World Congress Center. Some of the larger citywide conventions and trade shows could use the stadium in tandem with GWCC.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

These association events are under a lot of pressure,” Neal said, “because commercial events are changing people’s expectations.”. Attendees want and expect more from live events than ever before, Neal said, and as a result, many groups have decided to rebrand their meetings, switching up old formulas and injecting more pop and sizzle.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

It wiped out the town of Islamorada in the Florida Keys and took 408 lives, affecting a swath of states, including Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Hoteliers, planners and producers recovered their footing, built new foundations based on skill sets that will be relevant for whatever comes next in the events world. Or even higher.

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