PCMA Convene

MARCH 22, 2021

Do capacity limits for indoor meetings include event staff? A handful of event professionals recently shared their knowledge on PCMA’s Catalyst forum. Samantha McKenney , associate director of conferences and events for the Cato Institute, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. “If Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion.

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Endless Events

JUNE 3, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to dive into the topic of machine learning and events. And of course, the event industry is among them. This week, they will take us on an exciting journey into the world of machine learning and events. That’s really what this is all about” Machine Learning And Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

ICC Wales has today launched its report into the positive and lasting impact of the events industry on a global scale. Exploring all these attributes, ‘Event Power: A Force for Good’ shows that events bring immeasurable benefits to people and places, and ultimately have the power to change lives and make a real difference to our world.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. How would you score your event partners in these areas?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2020

Business events are currently undergoing considerable change, with virtual formats rapidly growing in importance due to the Covid-19 pandemic and new digital tools being tested along the entire customer journey. vs. “What would you say if there were no digital twins of event venues?” Anyone interested in taking part can do so here.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 10, 2018

In this week’s Event Industry News podcast, host James Dickson talks to Lauren Lytle from Event Genius about the future of RFID. The subject has featured previously on the podcast, but having established itself as a valuable tool for event organisers, Lauren discusses the ways in which it could be further deployed.

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EventMB

APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism. Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

MPI’s Regional Business Exchange series encapsulates the potential inherent in local meetings and events for event professionals.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2019

As the world changes and technologies expand, we are faced with the chance to harness things like AR and VR in events for our advantage. While AR and VR in events have been around for a while, the concepts can still be quite baffling. Join them as they travel through the unexplored world of AR and VR in the event industry!

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EventMB

MARCH 8, 2024

Skift Take: It's been a relatively quiet month for event tech. Still, there were some significant updates to the event tech landscape worth exploring. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Since the pandemic moved our event cheese, industry experts have been quick to proclaim that meetings are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. Event organizers are quickly realizing that hybrid isn’t cheap and it requires a lot more work. If only it was that easy! ET for an interactive webinar. Register Now!

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. If you’re looking to secure C-Suite support for a new event element, you need to back up this request with proof (behavioral data).

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In this edition of The VIP Lounge podcast, we’re thrilled to showcase an interview with David Peckinpaugh, President of Maritz Global Events. Our chat with David starts with a closer look at his career journey, as he shares more about what he enjoys about the events industry. Then it’s on to Experience Design.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

“Yoonity combine cutting edge event tech with unrivalled event expertise – two platforms for virtual events and interactive experiences.”. We are Yoonity, a collective of event professionals, VR specialists, tech developers and creatives, dedicated to elevating virtual events and experiences to a new level.

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Endless Events

JULY 16, 2019

Hackathons for events might sound a bit strange at first. Even the most creative and out of the box event planners out there can frown at the thought of it. This is exactly where hackathons for events come in! In this week’s #EventIcons, we’re tackling the somewhat unexplored world of hackathons for events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. In the modern era, where experiences reign supreme, it’s essential to craft events that resonate deeply with attendees, leaving them with memories they’ll cherish forever. Ready to harness the potential of this tool for your own events?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For event planners, success is largely measured by the data gained before, during, and after an event. Event organizers are tasked with creating memorable experiences that resonate with attendees, but meeting business objectives and proving value through metrics is often how you win the budget for next year.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Explore the trends, innovations, and strategic insights shaping 2024’s events landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiast, this report is your gateway to understanding the pulse of the events world in 2024. Multi-region event series to champion DE&I, and foster a sense of belonging.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2018

Joining James Dickson on the Event Industry News podcast this week is Abi Dakin. As the Events Director EMEA for Time Out Group, Abi’s job is to plan and execute events that capitalise on the audience reach available to this global brand. Download this episode (right click and save).

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Attendease

JANUARY 18, 2024

Critical steps you need to take to find the right event management platform Hosting corporate events means different things to different people. There is not just one event management platform on the market. In this handbook, we will demystify the world of event management platforms.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MAY 12, 2021

Award-winning journalist and social psychologist confirmed for fireside chat that will explore redefining human interaction in a post-pandemic world A few weeks ago we announced RECONVENE, our free virtual summit that will bring together event creators around the world to help prepare for the return of in-person events and determine the future of the (..)

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 18, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:00 EDT I’ll sit down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for a deep dive into peer conferences : participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Sign up today for our LinkedIn Live event today!

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2018

What delegates want from events is changing fast and becoming more complex. According to event agency, Live Union’s recent ‘Anatomy of a Delegate’ report, the more creatively-rich and educationally stimulating the event experience is, the more likely the brand is to resonate with the delegate, long after they’ve left. “We

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Eventbase

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

In a recent study conducted by the Experience Institute , over 75% of attendees stated that the destination city factored into their decision of attending an event or conference. Events bring people to new cities and provide a great opportunity for them to explore. Planning to attend an outdoor session in Vegas?

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JANUARY 6, 2021

Eventbrite is currently exploring how our platform can best support the effort to increase access to vaccines. As part of that effort, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccination events: How do I find out where I can get a vaccination?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Skift Take: New research examines the core risks that are part and parcel of business events. Key trends, contractual dilemmas, and risk scenarios are all explored in detail. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 24 I’m leading a Masterclass at the 2023 Best Event Awards Festival. Creating and supporting meaningful participation at events. If you can’t be there but know an event professional who will, please introduce us! Here’s the entire program for November 24. appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Recently, Corbin Ball ascertained that they are the major game changers in the events industry. In this blog, I will discuss how AR and VR can make any event stand-out from the rest. It allows event planners to make mesmerizing, completely artificial and engaging set-ups for the audience. 3 Popular ways of using AR at events.

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ePly

APRIL 18, 2024

For event professionals seeking to thrive in a dynamic and competitive industry, association participation can unlock many opportunities. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits awaiting you at your local IAEE and PCMA chapters and provide a roadmap for making the most of your participation.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2021

As we continue our work through our Planwell Meetwell® strategy, the next video in this series features our market and product innovation leader, Amy Kramer and Greg Bogue, enterprise VP, Design Studio with an overview of our existing event design model —the 8 Phases of a Successful Event™— and how it's impacting the future of meetings.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2024

Joining business exhibitions mainstay CloserStill Media in January 2021, from Ocean Media Group, and taking his tech acumen into events-world, was an ambition realised for head of digital & CRM, Rakim Asher.

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EventMB

JUNE 5, 2023

This activity helps explore identities by examining visible and invisible aspects of one's identity. The gathering showcased both the benefits and challenges of fostering belonging at meetings and events. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

London Stadium Meetings & Events team would like to welcome you to their venue showcase on the 27th March between 5-8pm. If you’re an event organiser then RSVP to London Stadium Meetings & Events Showcase (office.com)

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EventMB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Skift Take: Calculating the ROI of in-person events can be hard. Stova's chief marketing officer Anush Alexander recommends looking at events holistically and exploring how they connect. Stova Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

At EventMB's The Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit, event professionals joined us to explore how the industry has metabolized lessons from the pandemic and what that means for events in 2022. The post 11 Trends for Event Professionals to Watch in 2022 by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

GMT, Eventscase held a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) and how it relates to event management. She highlighted the benefits of AI tools and invited attendees to formulate and direct their questions at a later time––after she interviewed Fátima Barbero, VP of Event Managers Association (EMA) in Spain and Head of Global Events at Forto.

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