Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. Her over 10 years of experience managing digitally focused omnichannel campaigns equips her to bring the bright positivity of meetings and events to this creative city.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to planning a meeting or event, whenever possible we all want the top of everything. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. Who is the ICCA?

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

Let us give you a small context of what this event is about and who the organizers are. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Tourism industry professionals gathered for the 9th time at ACE of MICE Exhibition on 25-27 May 2022. The event was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. ACE of M.I.C.E.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2021

The software, which has been built in-house for nearly a decade, has helped Web Summit scale to become one of the largest technology events in the world and has helped to improve the experience and outcomes of hundreds of thousands of attendees. We’ve agreed to run an event in March for the UNDP on our platform.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Prior to this, he was director of rooms at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as hotel manager task force for Viceroy Palm Jumeirah—Dubai and Viceroy Istanbul. Most recently, Hooker worked as event delivery director for the all-electric motorsport series Formula E. Roger Hooker ExCel London named Hooker chief operating officer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. With 312 recently renovated guest rooms, the new spaces allow The Langham to accommodate up to 575 more event guests. for meetings and events.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

As professional event planners grapple with security concerns at meetings , emergency preparedness has become a hot issue. Questions arise about who is responsible for ensuring that business meetings and association events are safe and secure environments (see “ Zeroing In on Security ” from the April issue of Smart Meetings magazine).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Alex Millage joins the live events team as senior events producer – taking the team to nine. Alex has over a decade of experience in the events industry working for the likes of Lemon Zest Events, The Fresh Group and WRG. Alex will report to HGA’s head of live events, Helen Ellis.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Socio, a leading event technology company, have announced the fall release of its end-to-end event management platform, anchored by the launch of its new ticketing and registration system for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, Socio Registration.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New leaders and a renewed commitment to the power of meetings was on display. One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. of meeting and convention space. Vice President of Listening.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Tarsus Egypt will create a new B2B events platform for local and international customers to build valuable partnerships in the dynamic Egyptian and North African markets. Zuchex Cairo will be the first event of its kind in the region. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Conferences.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As restrictions on large gatherings eventually begin to ease, the industry anticipates organizers will pivot to a hybrid event model, which combines a smaller, in-person audience with a virtual audience. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the innovation inspired by the crowdsourced ideas from the top event experts over the next 10 weeks.”.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 14, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, August 12, 2020 — Socio, a leading event technology company, today announced the fall release of its end-to-end event management platform, anchored by the launch of its new ticketing and registration system for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, Socio Registration.

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2019

The board of IFES welcomed Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), as its newest board member, following his election at the IFES AGM, held during the IFES World Summit, 26 th -28 th June, Athens. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Socio Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Latest product launch removes the boundaries of a traditional event, boosting engagement and revenue opportunities. INDIANAPOLIS, (June 18, 2020) Socio, a leading event technology platform for hybrid, virtual, and live events, today released a new community platform.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With the Event Technology Awards only a few days away take a look at some of the companies vying to win one of the highest regarded awards in the events industry. Tech-savvy Crewsaders shortlisted for Event Technology Awards. Crewsaders has developed its own in-house mobile-first web-based event management system (EMS).

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

The 2022 UFI European Conference took place over the course of three days, putting the spotlight on important industry topics and challenges faced by exhibition and event industry professionals. The Conference opened with guest speaker Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of Web Summit, who discussed his take for the future of live events.

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Socio Events

JULY 30, 2019

July 30, 2019) – Socio , the leading event management platform for organizations to optimize their live events, today announced a completed raise of $6M in Series A funding. First, it will help Socio rapidly grow its teams at the company’s North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings.

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Socio Events

JULY 30, 2019

July 30, 2019) – Socio , the leading event management platform for organizations to optimize their live events, today announced a completed raise of $6M in Series A funding. First, it will help Socio rapidly grow its teams at the company’s North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

We looked into what makes these the most Instagrammed cities, locations, hotels and museums, and have described why planners might want to hold their next event ( and take their next #selfie ) in these can’t-miss places. Many of the city’s bars, clubs and restaurants also can be used as event spaces. Top 10 Most Instagrammed Cities.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

She was making preparations for the organization’s flagship event, ESC Congress, to be held in Barcelona the following week, Aug. MedPage Today polled a group of cardiologists to see if the attacks had an impact on their decision to attend the event. On the afternoon of Aug. Martha Gulati (@DrMarthaGulati) August 18, 2017.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2019

Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Annual Events: 51-100. At their core, they believe that an event is a story; live, in-person and in real time.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. From the Coffee Bar Archives: Wake Up and Smell Eight Strategies for ‘Coffee Experiential’ 2024 Food & Beverage Trends to Inspire Your Event Menus How to incorporate it into your exhibit?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World, many of which would make great meeting destinations. Venice offers a unique experience to meeting-goers because you get from place to place via foot or the canal system by way of water taxis and gondolas. Istanbul, Turkey. Venice, Italy.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Castle’s Role in PRGN Castle lends expertise in public relations and is one of four agencies specializing in event management. Washington, DC (USA) The post The Castle Group: PRGN’s PR and Event Management firm in Boston, MA, USA appeared first on The Castle Group.

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Socio Events

APRIL 15, 2020

Virtual event enhancements, community building functionality, and Orange Glove Service give organizers key tools as they pivot to virtual events. As COVID-19 reshapes the event industry, organizers have been forced to pivot all live events to virtual platforms, but many face challenges creating engaging digital experiences.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In Convene ’s survey, only 11 percent of respondents said they’ve used metal detectors or bag searchers at their meetings, but 77 percent said they would consider it. It is not a concern based on the attendees and the city where we hold meetings,” one respondent wrote. First, what do you tell attendees about your event security?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In Convene ’s survey, only 11 percent of respondents said they’ve used metal detectors or bag searchers at their meetings, but 77 percent said they would consider it. It is not a concern based on the attendees and the city where we hold meetings,” one respondent wrote. First, what do you tell attendees about your event security?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

He has been a member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) mentor program and is current chairman of IAVM’s region five chapter meeting committee. She has also worked as F&B business development manager for Sofa Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection. Colleen Birch. Photo: Jerry Metellus. Markus Puereschitz.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Today, Socio announced the launch of Socio Streaming, a fully integrated solution with StreamYard that gives event organizers powerful tools for leveling up virtual and hybrid event production. Socio Streaming was designed to address the evolving needs of the event community.

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