Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. Time and Resources I see the tools of AI giving the meeting planner something they’ve never had in any real abundance before, time and resources. It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2024

Meeting experts weigh the positive aspects of generative AI The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the meetings industry has become a certified gamechanger. But how exactly can AI help meeting planners tackle their everyday jobs? It added an extra finger to her hand. “I And always review.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s the source of truth, right where the virtual meets the physical,” he added. Read More: Event Tech Updates You Need Now In addition to the time and cost savings, Lipshitz said the product has been popular with executives looking for visibility. We’re getting very close to having a lot of them now.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2022

In the podcast, Zuckerberg touched on one thing event professionals hold dear: that feeling of presence in meetings. This is something virtual meetings try to replicate, yet falls short. Hence the excitement of getting back to face-to-face meetings. Read More : Language Interpretation Is the Next Wave in Virtual Meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer?—? Corbin started off his career as the Meetings Manager and Head of Conference Operations for SPIE?—?The I ran my first meeting in 1979. What characteristics have remained unchanged in the meetings industry?

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 25, 2019

During MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Indianapolis last year, SocialTables Founder Dan Berger explored a variety of current and upcoming trends impacting the meeting and event industry. On the buyer side, American Express GBT, just bought the sixth-largest demand side planning group. Commissions.

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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. Three Noteworthy Trends for Event Professionals to Ponder. Tech-driven innovation – that’s the mandate for 2020. About Donna.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. They stay on top of trends and regulations in the pharma event space. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute, stated, “Very Peri illustrates the fusion of modern life and how color trends in the digital world are being manifested in the physical world and vice versa.”. It has been a year of even more new approaches, tactics and advancements in tech to meet the needs of a new world.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

2016 was a great year for innovation and advancement in meetings technology. Here are some of the most interesting and informative event tech stories from 2016, covering topics from essential meeting planning apps to robot concierges. 7 Must-Have Apps for Meeting Planners. 7 Must-Have Apps for Meeting Planners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. State of Virtual Meeting Tools. How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. Henry and vice president Nicholas I. Putting It Together.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2018

Watching online recordings is high-tech. Low-tech is reading this post and harvesting the low-hanging fruit. Read Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi’s Content Marketing Trends to Watch for 2018. Or try the take-aways found in this article. Want additional information on content marketing and your conference?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Did you know you can rent out a meeting room at many of the world’s coworking spaces? They are highly flexible, which means you can just drop in and book a meeting room without much notice, even if you haven’t used a space before. Most spaces let non-members book a meeting room on an ad hoc basis, but make sure you double check.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. With 70 percent of companies now including an HR representation on their Board of Directors, it’s a trend that is expected to continue and evolve. Everyone wants non-cash rewards. Gift card programs are booming.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in relevant, current trends, you’ll be able to gain an edge in the market over competitors. Gain an edge over competitors by staying relevant with current event trends.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. With 70 percent of companies now including an HR representation on their Board of Directors, it’s a trend that is expected to continue and evolve. Everyone wants non-cash rewards. Gift card programs are booming.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planning is a complex task often requiring months of detailed preparation and immense pressure to rigorously respect compliance regulations. Whether it’s a small investigator meeting, a medium-sized medical standalone, or a large congress. We are creating a pharma meeting planning checklist.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event Tech Podcast. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide. Event Tech Podcast. This podcast delves into anything and everything about the event tech space. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

But there is one common trend that has continued popping up all over the trade show floor and even the afterparties, and that’s virtual reality. At a media breakfast hosted by Meet L.A., At a media breakfast hosted by Meet L.A., Here are some of the places VR made an appearance at IMEX. Virtual Discovery L.A.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here’s the basic job description: A professional event planner is someone who organizes all aspects of meetings, conventions, and other types of special events. Research the event planning industry Conduct research to understand what’s happening in the industry and where demand is trending. Get a feel for what’s really trending.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 16, 2017

A new year brings a fresh start and much to look forward to, an outlook that extends to the meetings and events industry. Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. These days, business is more casual and so are meeting setups. In-Room Voice-Activated Assistants. Switch-Ups in Setups. RFP Evolution.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

Sharon Fisher is the CEO and Chief IdeaSparker of Play with a Purpose, a company devoted to creating more fun, participatory, creative and hands-on meetings. As planners, it is not only important to be good at logistics, but we also need to be able to bring new and fresh ideas to our meetings. Relevant, engaging and interactive.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

With a new feature or a tech or a trend coming out in the event industry, event professionals sometimes miss out on a few things. September month has seen a great contribution of technology in the event sector and various issues and aspects being addressed of the event and meeting industry. For more information, read here.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

Keith Johnston is one of those event tech enthusiasts, experts, and influencers whom we got a chance to interact and gain his insights on the subject of event tech. He is well known for his advice on conference and meeting planning , event technology queries and requirements. Plannerwire. Integrations.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. “Meetings have helped Social Tables expand our customer base, enhance our software and ultimately grow our business,” Berger says.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 23, 2016

She offers innovative strategies for meeting and event planning. They will help you plan, design, and manage your events in a cost effective manner. Event MB boasts having the tech news, the trends, and the know-how to make your events successful. Fultz is on top of all new social media and visual-marketing trends.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

After all, attendees spend much of their time indoors as it is, so taking a break from enclosure may be welcomed; technically it’s still work for them, but taking the meeting outside will take the pressure off and remind everyone that it’s supposed to be fun. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. It combines a 55” touchscreen with a fantastic 4K display that activates meetings, training sessions, and presentations. There’s no better way to revolutionize the planning process!

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MeetingPool

APRIL 18, 2017

AV is a unique element of events. Most people, upon hearing the term, think of monitors and microphones and leave it at that. But thanks to the exponential growth of technology, it’s pretty much everywhere at every event. It can be used for everything from providing big visuals that excite attendees to providing helpful and […].

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

According to SmithBucklin’s annual trend report Circuit , Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association’s real-time mobile-device tracker found that the number of mobile devices is multiplying five times faster than the world’s population. For professional meeting planners, mobile devices put the power of augmented reality into their hands.

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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. Job title: Tech evangelist and idea igniter. What I love about my job: I love the eureka moments that our audience experiences when they realize that tech solutions, apps or workarounds can transform the way they work on a daily basis.

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