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. Loved this content?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

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. Further reading: Top 5 Emerging Trends Affecting the Hospitality Industry.

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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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DECEMBER 23, 2016

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. These days, there are so many apps for meeting planners to choose from, it’s hard to know which are really worth your time.

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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. This is a global solution,” Lipshitz stressed.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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. 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.

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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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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. The post 5 Trends that Could Drive Successful Events in 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

There he used to handle and manage all the major aspects of planning an event annually that were held in the regions of USA, Canada, and Europe. I spend the first two hours reading email and researching new technology trends. 1990: The invention of room diagramming software (Meeting Matrix).

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Research the event planning industry Conduct research to understand what’s happening in the industry and where demand is trending. Of course, the following events never go out of style: Birthday parties Weddings Conferences Sales meetings Trade shows However, the event industry is much bigger than that, especially in 2023.

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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. No Recession for Meetings.

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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. Tech Tips from the Top: Breaking Barriers and Defining Hybrid.

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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. Velvet Chainsaw — Time Capsules, Time Machines And Evolution Of Traditional Meeting Planners . Meeting success depends on the event ROI. For more information, read here. Let’s check out how!

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

From my perspective, it is the disconnect that often happens between the meeting planning department and the meeting stakeholders. This shows up in two ways: First, timing: Planners often have to book space for meetings months and years in advance of the purpose and content of the meeting being known.

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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. How would you describe this journey?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : Las Vegas Visitors Trending Younger: Highlights from LVCVA Board of Directors Meeting Smart Meetings talked with Patrick Smith, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Cvent, about what this data means: 1.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

In this webinar, Smart Meetings 360’s sourcing experts teach you how to narrow down destination options, get the most out of site visits and make your RFPs more desirable to hotels. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. Meeting tech expert Corbin Ball provides a detailed overview and comparative analysis.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2016

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. Followers: 37,000+. helloendless. Followers: 25,000+. LizKingEvents.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech With no-code development platforms and the accessibility of on-demand generation of complex software, the next generation might be coding as easily as we text and send voice commands today. He has spent over two decades at the intersection of marketing, events and tech.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

If you haven’t used one before, here are some answers to questions many people have about the trend. Most spaces let non-members book a meeting room on an ad hoc basis, but make sure you double check. Larger coworking spaces will have a range of meeting rooms for you to choose from. There are plenty to choose from.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

Read More : Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform Dubber’s ultimate focus is on the important moments in meetings while filtering out the nitty-gritty. “I “The big excitement in new AI is that it’s about conversation, its language. That’s what I think is so amazing is that this AI now sounds like a human.”

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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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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. Meetings, planning, and collaboration will never be the same! Here at Endless, we’re always looking for cool and innovative ways to improve events. Our team just loves all things technology!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Read More : New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences. Planning for a Multilingual Audience. Braaten explained that since enabling interpreters to work remotely, instead of from on-site booths, simultaneous interpretation setups are now more scalable and cost-efficient.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends. It all means we’re offering more opportunities to do business, learn and meet new contacts than ever.”. Among the initiatives that IMEX America has introduced to meet this need is the EventTechTours. Event Technology in Action.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018. When planning your event next time, go outside of the box. If wine is more their thing, they can become vintners for a day and craft their very own wine or become a pairing expert by learning what makes the ideal wine and food combination.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

We’re always looking at new trends, tech innovations and the social climate to see what will shake up the industry. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for.

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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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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2017

Our five planners share their stories — the good, the bad, and the ugly of independent planning — as well as the industry trends that keep them on their toes. Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. How did you become an independent planner?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2022

Event Tech for Medical and Financial Meetings. Likewise, which event tech you choose shouldn’t be the make or break of your event. I’d worked with the organizers to put together a roundtable discussion of the latest event trends, so I started my session by asking the audience what trends they wanted to talk about.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

and tech whisperer for DAHLIA+ Agency , to pull together a team and execute the five-location virtual event just four days before it launched — essentially five different events, rather than a regular series, Vismale said, which would have normally required at least eight weeks of lead time. Henry and vice president Nicholas I.

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