Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Allseated Rebrands as Prismm to Launch New 3D Virtual Design Platform Just as a light prism offers infinite possibilities of colors, the Prismm unified SaaS platform being announced today will offer dynamic virtual digital twins of event spaces to enable collaborative sourcing, designing and planning from any computer screen.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 11, 2021

All meeting design needs to recognize this reality. So there’s a disconnect between what’s best for meeting participants, due to their fundamental psychological makeup, and the dictates of their institutional bosses and the organizations that organize the events. Yes, humanity’s problem is a meeting problem.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 19, 2022

The events industry is ever-changing, always adapting, and continuously growing – which is one of the many reasons why we love what we do! We should all be looking for the best tools, resources, designations, and skills to acquire into our professional toolkit, but we know this can be an overwhelming and time-consuming feat.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. To give you an idea of what my professional 2023 was like, here are three different in-person events I enjoyed immensely. #1

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

A visiting professor at Pratt Institute in New York and the founder of a startup that uses AI as a tool to measure emotions online, Pavliscak speaks frequently about tech design and emotions. Even on Zoom, a tool “that we all rely on, we don’t truly have eye contact,” she said.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Let’s face it, planning an event is never as easy as 1, 2, 3. In 2021, that notion has never been more prevalent as event professionals and brands find themselves teetering between online events , in-person events and something in the middle (aka hybrid events ). Carol Galle, CEO of Special D Events.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 13, 2018

“But they too often focus on the job the planner did with event logistics: meals, entertainment, transportation and similar elements,” says John Nawn, founder of meeting design and measurement firm The Perfect Meeting , and former director of education for Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).

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Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

At the end of February we supported Practically Perfect PA to run their second “Assist Conference” They reached their target of 100 PAs just a few days before the date of the conference, and everyone was delighted to have sold out the event. And the key to 100s PAs and one sell out event? That’s Meeting Design.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 21, 2022

Earlier this month, the folks at Gatherly kindly invited me to host an event of my choosing for their clients and potential users. This coming June will mark my 30th year of designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich meetings. Designing an online workshop in Gatherly. I’ve shared the why?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 11, 2021

chairman of ROI Institute, penned this primer on measuring meaningful outcomes along with Joe Fijol, DMCP, founder of ETHOS Event Collective. Today, meeting and event planners are pressed to do more with less while being expected to raise the bar on experiences year-over-year. Design for application and impact.

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The MICE

JULY 27, 2022

One of the presentations that highly inspired me to think differently about event design took place in 2019 at the MICE Forum at ITB Berlin (Organised by VDVO ). The conference programme was designed to highlight the importance of the individual who is the centre of every live event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2022

Coming off her session at the Event Leadership Institute’s Innovation and Engagement Summit, we connected with Dahlia about how to maximize virtual event engagement today. Think of what you can ask in registration and then categorize this into what will and won’t work at your event, or what’s tangible and intangible.”.

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Evenium

AUGUST 14, 2018

Join us on booth F1968 in the Event Tech area. We’ll be unveiling the latest update to everyone’s favorite Event App, Evenium ConnexMe. Our onsite Event Tech specialists will be helping planners design interactive meetings with the right tools and tricks.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

At the end of February we supported Practically Perfect PA to run their second “Assist Conference” They reached their target of 100 PAs just a few days before the date of the conference, and everyone was delighted to have sold out the event. And the key to 100s PAs and one sell out event? That’s Meeting Design.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 6, 2016

Events are powerful things. For an increasing number of organisations “live communications” (events to me and you) are becoming the number one way to enhance brand value. So in this post I thought I’d look, in detail, at how you reflect your brand at your event. Using Events to bring your brand to life.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 22, 2023

It is critical to understand how to design conferences and events effectively. My books offer practical advice and best practices for designing and executing successful participant-driven and participation-rich meetings, whether they are virtual or in-person, and they are used by numerous meeting and hospitality education programs.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Imagine this: you’re busy planning your next big event. You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. Whether your event has 50 or 5,000 attendees, we have three solid ways to engage your audience to ensure your guests have an unforgettable experience.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In marketing and promotions, a custom canopy can serve as a powerful tool to elevate your brand presence at events. Marketing and Promotion at Events Your pop-up tent serves as a mobile marketing platform, attracting attention and driving customer engagement at events. How Often Will the Canopy Be Used?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

By Tom Pick, a digital marketing consultant with event management platform developer G2Planet. When you ask more than two dozen top events industry professionals for their insights on technology trends, the answers (no surprise) are fascinating. But live events are all about direct face-to-face interaction.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

When you ask more than two dozen top events industry professionals for their insights on technology trends, the answers (no surprise) are fascinating. At the highest level, what comes trough from the responses is the unique, at times even uneasy, relationship of technology to live events, in comparison to other forms of communication.

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Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

To help you find the best of the game content as well as the hidden gems of the event blogosphere, we scoured the web and put together blogs that keep us on top of things. Here are some of our favorite blogs that bring the best from our industry, as well as some amazing companies that have inspired us on our journey toward better meetings.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 6, 2016

Events are powerful things. For an increasing number of organisations “live communications” (events to me and you) are becoming the number one way to enhance brand value. So in this post I thought I’d look, in detail, at how you reflect your brand at your event. Using Events to bring your brand to life.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. Rising: AR/VR at events. We are already seeing some very compelling use cases in the incentive travel space, where VR is being used to both make events feel more innovative and to reduce costs by shifting some experiences from live to virtual. .

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

Managing an event may not require rocket science, but successfully engaging with attendees does require manipulating the properties of neuroscience, the study of the nervous system, particularly the brain. This means the tone of a meeting or event can change dramatically based on one person’s mood.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 30, 2016

While I was scrolling down my Facebook newsfeed, I noticed an advertised shirt that said “Event Manager: Because ‘miracle worker’ doesn’t sound professional on a résumé.” Event managers organize staff, decide on event management software , act as idea marketers, and bring guests together in a miraculous fashion. Price: $3.25.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

We will have an intentional mix of physical and virtual presences with in-person gatherings driven by purpose and designed for collaboration.”. When it matters enough to gather, the meeting design could be much different that in the BC (before-Covid) times. Enabling More Inclusive Events for Tech Audiences.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work : successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference that participants want and need. How covenants transform your event. I’m excited!

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Live experiences are core to every business, and many companies are choosing to increase the number of events they produce for their audiences each year. It’s how they determine the value of an event, and whether they will return. Because it emphasizes the value of content and networking and their impact on event ROI.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 30, 2016

It’s essentially social media for productivity, although as its name suggests, it’s a great tool for goofing off with colleagues, too. The first Slack channel I joined was created by a fellow event-tech aficionado named Carson Plesier. The real beauty of this tool reveals itself when it’s used within an organization.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

To be an event professional is to wear many hats. That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. 7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read. 7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read. Are you prepared?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

Marteen Vannest, senior consultant at Meeting Design Institute , which produces a free masterclass and certified training on producing online meetings , suggests starting with the “why” of the meeting. One of the main reasons for business events or meetings is to deliver some kind of information.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 11, 2021

Action Item: Why not introduce similar whimsical and impactful Insta-worthy sets at your events to create demand for future ticket sales? Action Item: How can you provide your attendees with the tools to create their own experience from whatever perspective they are comfortable?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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All Seated

MAY 10, 2019

After another strong year in 2018 for meetings and events, many predictions show the upward trends continuing this year: The Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) 2019 Meetings & Trends Report predicts a robust 5 to 10 percent growth in demand. Digital and social marketing tools aren’t that far behind. in GDP in 2019.

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