Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. Because, as I explained in my original post, combining Zenus facial analysis data with other attendee identification technology allows event owners to associate Zenus data with individual attendees.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. Rather than attempting to plan an event on your own, bring together a team of professionals and volunteers you can rely on. Make sure to have a venue map on display at the event (or in your app!)

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Captivating Designs Make Memorable Debuts From the sunny coastline of SoCal to the fog-draped Golden Gate, new and renovated hotels across the charming state of California make for compelling options to host your next meetings, event or retreat. of meeting and event space, made up of seven unique meeting spaces. Over 29,000 sq.

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Attendease

MAY 27, 2021

Caitlin has been with PCMA for nearly six years and has created and managed the digital event experiences for PCMA flagship events, and has also been planning and producing some of PCMA virtual and hybrid experiences pre-pandemic and throughout the pandemic. This is something that we are continuing on for this event for Educon in 2021.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Videoconferencing has been around for years, but like all things tech, videoconferencing products are getting better by the day. New products that feature a 360-degree camera and speaker, and intelligence systems that use voice and facial recognition, let remote attendees feel as though they’re right in the room. Event Automation.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2022

In actuality, it was a forward-thinking dinner, gallery and performance experience activated by Hygienic Dress League (HDL) during Vox Media’s inaugural Pivot MIA conference, an event based on its “Pivot” podcast that addressed the intersection of technology with nearly all aspects of life. And then there was the post-dinner after-party.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event? Let’s dig in!

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Does anything feel better than attending an awesome event? Virtual events let attendees tune in from their living rooms, hybrid events give them options, and in person events are full of creative engagement opportunities. But how do you decide which format is best for your event? It comes down to feeling present!

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round up of top tech stories, we look at how important data protection and data security has become for event planners two years since the introduction of GDPR. NEW eBook: The Event Planner’s Guide to Good Data Management. In your inbox, every week. .

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Are you looking to get into the events industry? 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. No events, no job!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. Here is how this group of event professionals envisioned their events taking shape in 2022. Many sessions will have holographic speakers, beamed in from around the world.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Event tech 2.0 namely virtual conferences have been adopted possibly faster than any other upgrade to tech I have ever experienced. Now, in 2021 we, and others like us, are producing as wide a variety of virtual events, in style and design, as we ever produced in IRL.

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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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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

There has probably been no environment for event organizers more fraught for decision-making than the current world we live in. 1-4, to an all-digital event. In the event there was a problem with the livestream — which there was — a backup plan was ready. Peck said she had seen other associations charge $99 for a virtual event.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 11, 2023

They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. We’ll show you 11 examples of the best association websites, plus a look at high quality association event websites! Event tech integration. Event pages.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. CadmiumCD –a meeting room scheduling, resource management system and event logistic management platform. SpiceFactory –a speaker management system.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

New Cvent Products The new digital products rolling out from Cvent place a great emphasis on year-round engagement among attendees, with the rollout of Cvent Webinar and Cvent Events+, which have numerous features that will allow planners to keep engagement high before, during and after an event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Our very own Adam Parry will be the first on the stage at The London Christmas Party Show on September 9 th at the City’s new Pan Pacific Hotel – the first of six informative and inspirational seminars planned for the first full day of this long-awaited return to live Show. 9.15am – HI-TECH NOT BYE TECH.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs. Short of cancelling off-site events, here are some ideas for cutting the ground-transportation tab. Arrange for a discount code with the ride-share company and send the code to attendees ahead of the event.

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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. Stress for event planners can come in all shapes and sizes. Saving time is always an issue for event planners. It’s very personal.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

There are plenty of options when it comes to 2020 tech festivals for you to enjoy, but we wanted to whittle it down to some of the best. A quick look back at the 2019 edition of the tech festival confirms that. Presenting on these themes was a collection of some of the most successful and insightful speakers you could imagine.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ratnesh Singh, head of global business at Buzznation Event Technologies, and author/keynote speaker/futurist/strategic technical advisor Bernard Marr are prime examples of tech supply and demand. Still greater reach for his ideas, his brand, and no airports, no hotels and no time away from home.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. But people everywhere are still learning how to navigate all the tech aspects that go into it. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees. I don’t blame the tech person that was on the call.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. Far too often have they seen one person do a job of multiple people at events. It’s Time To Talk About Event Staffing. So, press play and find out more!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Events are not simply about delivering valuable content and giving people some time to speak to each other. No – the magic of events lies in the overall experience your audience has. Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. What’s The Value Of Events?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2022

These events deliver rich experiences of a remote and physical event simultaneously. We believe that these events will continue to grow in popularity and evolve in ways we have never seen before. Replacing physical tickets with RFID bands or badges for in-person events will streamline the guest experience.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

The unknowns around hybrid events can make budgeting feel like a challenge. Here's how event professionals are approaching hybrid event budgeting in 2021. Budgeting for events is always a tricky task, but budgeting for a new event model is even more challenging. How Hybrid Will Change Event Budgeting.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s been 18 months since many event profs first encountered Zoom. But as time went by, the standards for virtual event production started rising. Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. Without further ado, let’s talk tech!

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

Over the past two years, second-tier event destinations have been growing in popularity, and it’s not just due to a more friendly price tag. As in-person events continue to recover, some might be surprised to learn that those same cities have actually been closing the gap and moving into the first-class conversation.

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StraussCA

JULY 21, 2022

These plans help us identify potential hazards, giving association events the foresight to implement emergency protocols and create a seamless transition from plan A to plan B. With people having to self-isolate every week, there are likely to be many cases of staff and delegates unable to attend the event on the day. Tech Problems.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 is looking to be a banner year for events. CES already kicked things off with a big success in Las Vegas, and tons of other marquee events are just weeks away. But which events are we most excited about? In fact, there have been so many interesting events coming back that is actually our second time making this list.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance.

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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. A gift from your company?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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