Event Industry News

APRIL 15, 2021

This article was written by Sarah Platt, Co-founder and Director of livestream production company Kinura. Sarah is a virtual event and livestream consultant with 20 years industry experience in digital media, events and broadcasting. The hybrid event model isn’t new to us at Kinura.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

The success of an event includes many factors. Where event profs hope to give event attendees a vibrant, appealing and informative session, it may come off more as an information dump for some. Smart Meetings spoke with several event experts whose main goal is to craft a personalized, engaging and educational experience.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The Nest Summit 2020, organized by NXT Events Media Group, took place in the new virtual event studio at the Jacob K. The conference agenda consisted of five hours of content — a plenary, and six short talks that were repeated before and after the plenary — to accommodate participants in 18 time zones.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The general stage experience is a moment in a show that sets the tone for the event, that spotlights leadership rock stars and conveys messaging that leaves attendees with a clear roadmap for the event and the brand. Through the rise of LED and livestreaming, how these stages are designed and operate is evolving rapidly.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 21, 2021

There’s still a lot of mystery surrounding hybrid events. Is it actually going to be more fun than planning, hosting, or watching a virtual event all from the couch? To answer these questions, we took some notes on all the fun and engaging things that planners, venues, and attendees are creating in the wide world of hybrid events.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

In the run-up to this year’s event this month in Austin, Convene asked Kush to share what DEI has in store for those participating virtually. Bonus: Her insights about how DEI is designing the virtual experience can be applied to your own digital events. Tell us what DEI has planned for Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 4, 2021

And for the most part, that’s exactly the attitude that the event industry has had when it comes to virtual reality ( VR ). After all, events are about making connections between people, right? Yet despite these successes, event folks continued to shun the technology. Oh sure, there were a few brave souls. The VR Value Prop.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In October 2020, AIM Group led the Federation of Family Paediatricians (FIMP) into a 3D world with the 3D FIMP House — the first fully digital annual conference for the association. Our business was at risk,” Buongiorno told Convene , and “our clients were looking for answers from us” with in-person events no longer possible. “Our

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era.

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GEVME

JUNE 5, 2020

Live event video streaming is an excellent way to reach a broader audience and to make your event content more accessible to more people. Today, it is possible to live stream any event. Today, it is possible to live stream any event. However, it is fundamental to know where and how to live stream an event.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 20, 2018

ECA Conference Center (ECA-CC) is just 10 minutes’ drive from Bole International Airport that has air links to more than 100 cities worldwide. ECA-CC is a blend of elegant architecture, innovative technology and professional customer service – creating a seamless world-class venue for organizing impactful events.

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Conference Care

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

So, everyone is ready to attend events in person again… right? There’s no denying that in-person events are back at full-pelt, however with shorter lead-times, increased travel disruption and demand for availability, how can organisers ensure they’re still attracting the audience numbers to ensure success? Hybrid events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2020

That was obviously not possible,” said Jenn Artura, head of global events, incentives and strategic programs. That was obviously not possible,” said Jenn Artura, head of global events, incentives and strategic programs. This is normally an energetic, fun event,” Artura said. “We Here are their lessons learned.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

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. EMS first-timers met up during Happy Hours for snacks and networking at The Hub. Rodriguez asked. “We

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2021

For those who might have missed it, there was an awesome hybrid event happening in Phoenix, Arizona last week: PCMA EduCon: We Are Better Together ! As anticipated, it was a huge success and the Event Brew hosts are here to tell the story. And there’s more: he was also the co-host of the entire event!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Smart Meetings asked three meeting planners about their pivot to virtual events and the strategies and tools they used to keep everyone tuned in. That was obviously not possible,” said Jenn Artura, head of global events, incentives and strategic programs for the company. This is normally an energetic, fun event,” she said. “We

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Eventinterface

APRIL 21, 2017

In the last few years thanks to new technologies like Facebook Live, the ability to broadcast both audio and video of an event on the internet as it happens – otherwise known as live streaming – has quickly gained in popularity. A live stream easily allows remote attendees to participate in your event. START WITH A PLAN.

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Eventsforce

JULY 27, 2021

Want to stay up to date on all things events? And that is the challenge for event planners. eBook: 10 critical steps to successful hybrid events. eBook: 10 critical steps to successful hybrid events. This will be determined by the type of virtual event you are holding. In your inbox, every week.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

The global pandemic has driven everyone in every sector to get creative, especially those in the event space. While many shifted to a completely virtual event strategy in 2020, some sense of normalcy in 2022 has introduced a new and popular event trend, hybrid events. That’s where hybrid event studios come in.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks at the American Academy of Pediatrics Virtual Conference 2020. When moving their events online, many organizers focus much of their time on choosing the right platform. Here they share the initiatives that made the inaugural event a success.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. How has life changed at AVIXA with events moving online over the last year? It should just exist as content that has long tail.”

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The Leipzig property is the flagship hotel of the group in terms of size and volume, with 356 rooms and suites and 17 conference rooms for up to 600 people, making it the second-largest conference hotel in Leipzig. In Leipzig, we are a big conference hotel; not all other hotels in the group have this capacity.’.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The last year has ushered in a new era of live streaming technology , and event organizers now have more tools than ever before. And does it mean that event organizers have to become production specialists overnight? The good news is that event technology is actually becoming easier to use as it evolves and expands.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

5 mins: Scott shares some recent learnings from virtual events. 10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. Pre-event calls with panelists. I think pre-recorded lessens the authenticity of the event????. No mean task for a vocal group of 28!

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Marketo Events

APRIL 21, 2020

It’s no secret that this is a challenging time for field marketers and event marketers. By now, we’re all well aware that we need to pivot from in-person to virtual events – but knowing how to get there and how to achieve your desired result is easier said than done. Always Have a Plan B…and a Plan C.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 6, 2020

With the rise of online events, there has been a shift in priorities when it comes to event planning. Given that technology plays such a significant role, the search for the perfect in-person venue has been replaced with the task of finding the best virtual event platform. The benefits of a branded virtual event platform.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

Planning and managing an event requires effort, dedication, and a lot of attention. With the progress of time and technology, events alike are also becoming more complex to plan and manage. Event management software can help you stay organized, save valuable time, and get a lot more done in general. So it begs the question.

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EncoreAPAC

JUNE 5, 2022

A Short Guide to Camera Selection for Virtual and Hybrid Events. Your choice of camera and how you use it to stream content directly impacts how remote and in-person participants connect to and engage with your event. Read on to learn how to choose the best camera for your upcoming hybrid and virtual events. Performers on stage?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Without doubt, live streaming events on social networks has fast become a very powerful engagement tool in our industry. In fact, research from Vimeo Livestream shows that ‘conferences and speakers’ make up around 43 % of the most watched live content on the platform. Want to stay up to date with event technology?

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Marketo Events

APRIL 21, 2020

It’s no secret that this is a challenging time for field marketers and event marketers. By now, we’re all well aware that we need to pivot from in-person to virtual events – but knowing how to get there and how to achieve your desired result is easier said than done. Always Have a Plan B…and a Plan C.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2020

The COVID-19 drive from physical to virtual events might be a significant step for businesses but the technology involved is practised and always improving. Nobody knows how long that will take though and events must adapt in the meantime. Kinura have been connecting remote audiences and supporting virtual events for years.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

Hybrid events are those that have two distinct audiences – one live in-person audience and another virtual online audience – and they have been on the rise over the last few years. The growth of hybrid events and hybrid meetings is understandable because of two main reasons.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 18, 2020

For its 2020 Unconventional all-virtual event, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offered a mix of live and on-demand sessions as well as opportunities for participants to interact informally. We wanted to try to capture that and make those available, so we did a lot of social events, including Quarantine Rooms.”.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

Hybrid events are those that have two distinct audiences – one live in-person audience and another virtual online audience – and they have been on the rise over the last few years. Since writing this, YouTube Live and Instagram Live have entered the fray, so there are lots of options for broadcasting hybrid events.).

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Nunify

AUGUST 3, 2021

But one key activity didn’t fall into this bucket – Events. Virtual’ events had a futuristic overtone to it, until now. In today’s world we all have attended webinars and events from the comfort of our homes, not many have hosted one. Going virtual has evolved in the event industry to become a necessity.

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