Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. From the most basic stuff to bleeding-edge tech, you’ll find estimates for each individual aspect of a digital experience, what is absolutely necessary, and what can help elevate your event. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging.

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2021 Negotiating Entertainment Events 133

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Understand your speaker budget. Can you pay for travel or hotel? A gift from your company?

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Speakers Negotiating Social Media Events 45

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management. Make sure the experience matches the type of event you are seeking to host.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

Sponsorships 218

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 218

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? If you’re hosting or streaming any part of the event online, consider platform subscription costs, camera setups, and other associated tech expenses. Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Guarantee technical support.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

You really need to use tech to extract unique insights from the information you collect, plus add some of your vast event experience to really breakthrough with new event ideas. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Click To Tweet.

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2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event Tech Podcast. Event Tech Podcast. Now co-hosted by Brandt Krueger and Will Curran of Event Technology Consulting, the Event Tech Podcast was started by John Federico many years ago. This podcast delves into anything and everything about the event tech space. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons. GatherGeeks.

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Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Event planners are confirmed to attend from over 800 high-profile brands, including Amazon, BCD Travel, Bloomberg, British Airways, British Fashion Council, Capita, Investec and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). and growth consultant at Growth Tribe; and Nicole Soames, CEO of Diadem and author of ‘The Negotiation Book’. Event Tech.

Sponsorships 60

Sponsorships Negotiating Fashion 2019 60

Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

So it’s important that you put aside your own unconscious bias when considering risk levels that can impact attendees, speakers, sponsors, and other stakeholders. It’s best to be clear on where your responsibility begins and ends, especially when it comes to travel and accommodation. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable.

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Risk Management Government Tech Airlines 106

Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

More than just a cruise, Imagine Cruising create holidays for every type of traveller and events play a crucial part in these extraordinary, money-can’t-buy cruise packages. Universal Live and The Event House managed to negotiate this and built better relationships with the venue to allow it to alter slightly.

B2C 95

B2C B2B Negotiating Venues 95

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event. Mark Knowles. The answer?

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Event Planning Event Apps Speakers 2004 146

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Leisure Travel. Business Travel.

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2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The refrain “out-of-the-box,” tired as it sounds, is often still drilled in as the method to success — be it creating an incentive travel progamme, scripting an engaging presentation, or designing an immersive brand experience at an exhibition. As such, he believes in meta learning and nurturing curiosity with lifelong adult education.

Consulting 49

Consulting Negotiating Fashion Education 49

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Using Wearable Tech Wisely. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Combining “business and pleasure” has always been a staple of corporate travel. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

2019 134

2019 Sustainability Events Travel 134

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

When he takes the stage as a featured speaker during a Networking Lunch at Convening Leaders, Nassetta — who previously served as chairman and chief executive of Host Hotels & Resorts — will share what he sees for both Hilton and the hospitality sector in the short and long term. In fact, recent research by the U.S.

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Hospitality Travel Hotels 2007 49

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? For instance, a conference for people in the real estate industry would likely be very different than a conference for the tech industry. A conference event for the tech industry is a much more adventurous affair. People in tech are not looking for the familiar.

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Conference Venues Entertainment Transportation 98

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Yet, soon enough event organizers have understood the unique benefits of virtual events, especially their versatility in attracting attendees from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations, travel, and accommodation costs. Check and recheck technology equipment. and internet connectivity. And others.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Next up, in September, I took on a marriage conference featuring a well-known, comedy-based seminar speaker who was booked to fly in from Green Bay for a live appearance in our worship center. This particular speaker was coming with a high level of name recognition and popularity among our target audience. Off to a great start.

Speakers 45

Speakers Tech Events 2012 45

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

4,400 exhibitors showcased tech innovations to 170,000 attendees in nearly 3 million net square feet of exhibit space in Las Vegas in 2020 — moved the event to a virtual platform in January. Overcoming Tech Issues. We were able to do that by bringing the price point down and eliminating travel costs.”. Marco Giberti.

Trade Shows 96

Trade Shows 2020 2021 Education 96

Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You may have amazing speakers, an impressive event agenda and a strong event brand , but there’s another element that you can’t forget when putting together ideas for your next corporate event. Source: ARVR Tech. Immersing your guest in a safari, might not require as much travel as you think. Augmented Reality. Virtual Reality.

Entertainment 85

Entertainment Corporate Events Events Social Media 85

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. Innovation Tours were led by Glenn Thayer of Emcee Squared. Event Technology in Action.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Once the negotiations are underway, this is when you will want to gather as many details as much as possible. Having options to choose from will give you a better idea of what you ultimately want as well as provide leverage when negotiating with each vendor. You can learn more about software integrations in this guide.

2019 61

2019 Event Marketing Marketing Social Media 61

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. I think we’ll see a decrease in large-scale global events that require people to travel, but due to the increased pace at Barclays, we’ll have a greater number of events overall, as we react more quickly to change.?—?

Negotiating 80

Negotiating Tech Venues Events 80

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. Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. Women Impact Tech. Watermark Conference for Women. WECode 2020.

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2020 Conference Tech Speakers 101

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Sales (registrations, exhibitors, sponsors, donors) Marketing (web site, social media, email, blogging) Catering / food-and-beverage preparation Talent booking and coordination (keynote speakers, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Maybe it's hosting quality networking opportunities, or creating a high-tech event experience. If so, how much will this cost?

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Travel budget has been significantly cut off. Finding diversity in speakers. Finding quality speakers.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data. If people are coming from out of town, will they be able to travel there easily enough? Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate.

Negotiating 141

Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Examples of additional expenses could include travel, rooms, per diem, and shipping. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Calendaring. Contract Management.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Event Tech Live April 26 - 27, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV Event Tech Live (ETL) is one of the only dedicated exhibitions and conferences for event professionals with an interest in technology. IMEX America October 17 - 19, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV IMEX America is the global conference for incentive travel, meetings, and events.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Calendaring. Contract Management.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60