PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and industry engagement at event tech and production company Encore Global. I just did a meeting in Orlando in May.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Using Wearable Tech Wisely. Orlando, Florida. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. A continuous stream of cyber threats has hit even tech giants like Facebook and established brands like Under Armour. Using Wearable Tech Wisely. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Diversity Takes Root. New Rules for Influencers.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. For meeting professionals who work hard at building relationships and excel at negotiation, requiring sign-off from a procurement team — or even having procurement run the RFP process — can be a hard pill to swallow.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

However, the awful event catastrophes at the Bataclan theater in Paris, the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have made it painfully obvious that event security needs to be at the top of our event preparation list. Instead, share it through the registration materials and the event app if you offer one.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s easy to explain Houston’s reversal of fortune with problems in the oil sector, but big group markets like Chicago, New Orleans, and Orlando have also sold fewer rooms through August. Another example of this is the purchases of Marketo and Cvent — a huge deal that marries marketing and event tech directly.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

However, the awful event catastrophes at the Bataclan theater in Paris, the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have made it painfully obvious that event security needs to be at the top of our event preparation list. Instead, share it through the registration materials and the event app if you offer one.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

From tech to finance to media—here's a look at 30 of the best conferences for women in 2020. These conferences span a diverse array of industries—from finance to media to tech. Women Impact Tech. Why You Should Attend: We have a ways to go before we reach gender parity in the tech industry. Women in Tech Summit.

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