Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Now that events are going back to in person, how can meeting professionals deliver the same level of detailed success metrics to the executive team about the range of value delivered on the investment? Two veteran meeting designers joined Smart Chat Live! Meet the Experts. Read More: 6 Ways to Measure Event Success.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. This blog explores the significance of ethics and CSR in events, highlighting their impact on event planning and the overall event experience.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

So, when Megan Finnell, director of meetings and conferences with MGMA, pinged me with an invitation to join Clubhouse , I jumped on it. Green called the platform a natural fit for meeting professionals and compared it to a convention center with many events inside. It creates a sense of family,” she explained.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+. Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

For many meeting planners, staff shortages and supply chain issues are testing their ingenuity to the max these days. While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. Sales Staff Shortages. Best Practices.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

From technological advancements to sustainability initiatives and the progression of hybrid events, understanding these trends is essential to create memorable and impactful experiences. Understanding these trends not only enhances event offerings but also provides a competitive edge by aligning with attendee preferences and expectations.

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All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

Nick introduced the idea of blogging in the 2000s to attendees of Catersource as well as social media strategies at The Special Event where he was a perennial speaker for ten years. . With his well-rounded event background, it gives our company wider insight and the ability to scale and expand into many markets. .

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” From generative A.I

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

. “Every meal, every break, every opportunity is something where we will have an exhibitor or a sponsor who is launching or introducing a new opportunity for our attendees,” says Melissa Aldrich, Director of Meetings & Trade Shows at NACUFS.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Starting off with another year, entering a new phase of event industry and meetings industry, event professionals await the new trends and tech integrations that will transform the event industry. How tech will transform the meetings industry in the upcoming months? Event Planer Net –. Event Industry News –.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Nevertheless, attending relevant industry events is crucial; they’re how you stay ahead of the curve and they provide the unique opportunity for you to grow in multiple ways all at once, including: . keep up with the lightning speed of change in the events industry. meet other event professionals and grow your network .

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This trip not only gave them an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in event technology but also allowed them to establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field. We have always considered this event as something that runs in parallel with our operations in the last decade.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

Reimagined B-to-B Event Strategies: How Mohawk Flooring’s In-person Roadshow is Impacting How it Exhibits in the Future Hussmann Steps Back from Trade Shows and Leans into an Educational Mobile Tour CURATED EXPERIENCES IBM is placing a greater emphasis on understanding why attendees are coming to its events. “No

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Now as pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated , we have to decide not only when to host an event but also whether to host it virtually or live. A question I’ve been hearing a lot recently is “If we host a live event , will they come?” The post When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 30, 2020

According to Forrester, 45 percent of global B2B technology decision-makers rely on conferences and trade shows to make technology decisions. And as long as attendees show an interest, your sponsors will too. Event Marketer described how Twitter created an exciting brand activation as a sponsor at Cannes Lions in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Returning to F2F, do alcohol and meetings still mix? It happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2009,” Juliane Farinazzo, co-founder and events director of Bijou Events, remembers as if it were yesterday. Faceplanted on the table during a global investigator meeting, causing four glass bottles to topple to the floor.”.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

For their 2019 predictions, Forrester called out Pragmatism as the central theme, especially for organizations who previously doubled down on customer-centric growth strategies. 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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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Elina Jutelyté —the senior events manager at Showpad—about accelerating event growth, scaling a global events strategy, and identifying and building events that bring the best ROI. Measuring event ROI.

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Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2020

For a more behind-the-scenes review, check out this webinar with our event marketing lead. Key takeaways from our (Almost) IN-PERSON speakers include: Embrace Agility as You Revise Your Event Strategy. Embrace Agility as you Revise your Event Strategy. We surveyed event leaders and saw shocking results.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

If this describes your event, don’t worry; there’s hope. For years, the organizers of meetings, events, tradeshows, and conferences have been told time and time again how vital event data collection is to their futures. Event data is complex and can be unbearable to work through at times.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Coordinator – Events | HonorHealth | Phoenix, AZ.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

The sooner we can demonstrate to them how events can be a remarkable catalyst for career growth and professional development, the better. Alas, as is the case with many strategy shifts, the pendulum might have swung a bit too far. These early career professionals are our future. What about the “seasoned” professionals?

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Maritz Global Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Live events can be powerful catalysts for peer-to-peer sharing and discovery, but it’s the conversations that happen after your event when the richest event ROI is realized. Much will be forgotten if new ideas discovered at your conference or trade show aren’t explored, tested and refined. Spark the flame.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. I also really enjoy developing and implementing strategies to out-hustle the competition and exceed expectations. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Sales acceleration events allow businesses to tackle various segments of their sales pipeline in order to convert more prospects faster and with greater efficiency. Progress can be assessed, monitored, and analyzed with the help of top quality event software. What is a sales acceleration event? Sales Acceleration Event Ideas.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Meeting & Event Job Openings. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Coordinator – Events | HonorHealth | Phoenix, AZ. 8-week Online Course.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. I also really enjoy developing and implementing strategies to out-hustle the competition and exceed expectations. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For example, a project management tool to help you balance all your tasks across your team, or an event management tool like EventMobi to drive engagement at your annual events and throughout the year. Over the past 12 years, we’ve served over 30,000 global events with virtual, hybrid, and in person event solutions.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 20, 2019

For quite some time, we’ve marched to the beat of the same drum – namely, the top three reasons why people attend professional conferences and trade shows: Education. PS: In a recent post penned by Jeff Fugate, The “Why” is the Most Important Aspect of Event Design , he identified a fourth motivator: The Party. Networking.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Working with the United Kingdom-based sustainability consultant isla , a total of 92% of event waste was recovered by diverting it into recycling, composting or donation channels, meeting the threshold for a zero-waste event. The post New Report: IMEX 2022 Reached Net Zero Carbon Events Goals appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is the opportunity of a lifetime to join an established, successful and rapidly expanding technology supplier serving the exciting global events sector. Established in 2013, Konduko is a global event technology supplier headquartered in Biel, Switzerland. Company Information. The Successful Candidate.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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