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Podcast: Task Manager vs Strategic Planner: Using tech to streamline meeting planning

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Download this episode (right click and save) Joining the podcast this week are two guests with a collective knowledge of how technology can streamline the process of event and meeting planning. The post Podcast: Task Manager vs Strategic Planner: Using tech to streamline meeting planning appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Report: Conventions Offer Many Long-Term Benefits

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For example, tech, scientific and engineering conferences in Chicago led to the creation of 1871, a tech incubator developed by World Business Chicago that includes hundreds of local organizations. Some cities—such as Portland, Oregon (clean tech) and Washington, D.C.

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IMEX America Proves VR is More Than a Trend

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The line is catered toward the millennial generation, offering the newest tech such as mobile check-ins and keyless entry, and design elements that reflect music, art and fashion. Guests glided through a vibrant red hotel lobby and into meeting spaces and guest rooms. in November in Minneapolis.

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2017 Smart Stars Award Winners

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A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. of meeting and event space, including 33 newly renovated meeting rooms with the newest tech.

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