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Bringing the Maker Movement to Events

PCMA Convene

The fair was intended to be a place for makers to showcase their projects and have a conversation with attendees about them, even though he said he had “no idea whether the public would be interested” in such an event. The idea was to update it: What if, instead of pigs and pies, it was rocks and robots? Maker Faires are also held in schools.

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First Event recognised at Digital Event Awards

Event Industry News

First Event has marked an extended period of rapid growth and client wins with its first award, claiming the top award at the Digital Event Awards in London last week. The event boasted 73 hours of content, 208 speakers in 137 sessions. The event boasted 73 hours of content, 208 speakers in 137 sessions.

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Trending Now: An insight into the hottest event trends

Event Industry News

Business events professionals must reliably deliver the most innovative ideas to engage delegates and delight clients, or they risk being outdone by more pioneering competitors. Consider using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to present event designs and concepts. Evolution is paramount to the business events industry.

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Agency Spotlight: Kemosabe

Event Industry News

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. Agency: Kemosabe Formed: 2015 Annual Events: 11-50 Staff: 11-50 employees Offices: 3 [link].

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Event Heroes: How One Tech Company Is Mastering Event Marketing

Bizzabo

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Britta Schellenberg, VP of Corporate Marketing Operations at Brightcove about scaling an event strategy, partnering with other events and getting the most out of video content. Establishing a powerful event brand.

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How to run a top-notch business event without breaking the bank

Plan Your Meetings

These are just a few of the benefits of hosting your own business event. The good news is that hosting a successful event that achieves your goals can be done, even on the bare minimum budget. We’ve put together seven essential event planning tips and important things to consider when organizing small business events.

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Live From Las Vegas: Inside the 20th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

Yep, the energy was as high as the Las Vegas temps at the milestone event, April 27-29 at the MGM Grand, where the industry gathered with an extra spring in its step as it cautiously eyed the light at the end of this two-year tunnel. For the early risers, there were morning 5K run/walks and breakfast roundtables covering hot industry topics.

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