Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Source: American Express.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Other ways to boost event engagement include adding some game elements aligned to your event goals, using new tech like VR and live streaming, and having a “why” for your event. Top New Tech To Use For Your Events. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

After providing the tech and expertise to help leading life science and pharma and Fortune 500 companies run 10,000+ successful in-person events for the past 20+ years, we’ve consolidated what we know into the best planning and technology guide. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • Event-Tech. Ground-Transportation. “Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Perfect pricing is usually the first thing people think of when making the list of venue “must-have’s.” ” Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes into setting the price for a venue. Accessibility.

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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. Everything has gone up across the board,” Rissi said.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. A conference event for the tech industry is a much more adventurous affair.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 27, 2023

This could include researching potential acts online, attending shows or events in person, speaking with venues and other contacts in the industry, etc. This includes food and beverages, lodging, transportation, equipment rentals, sound techs and other personnel. It’s also important to be flexible and willing to negotiate.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

During this webinar, Ludwig shows the many advancements meeting professionals may come into contact with in the near and distant future, such as second-floor public transport, futuristic venues and self-driving luggage. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The top 5 event tech trends of 2019–2020. You should also tune in to the tech event trends or technology trends in event management that may be exceptionally hot in 2019–2020.

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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. and transportation options.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. Effective Use of Event Tech.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

In our tech-savvy, social media crazed world, it is imperative that we enable ourselves to find new and exciting ways to keep delegates minds actively engaged throughout the event to spark interest and intrigue. Take as many site visits as you feel is necessary and of course, within your budget. Working with international teams.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Groups of employees already working in a public setting were mostly open to the thought of travel, while companies with successful remote setups, such as those in tech and finance, were typically more cautious. See also: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

The event venue is one part of this ecosystem. You also need to consider other locations (for dine arounds etc) and attractions that your people will visit, plus their accommodation and transportation. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable. You could also have rules on issues such as moving around the event venue.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. If you’re hosting or streaming any part of the event online, consider platform subscription costs, camera setups, and other associated tech expenses.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Corporate events are often organised in foreign cities and countries, which requires you to be super flexible in terms of accommodations and venue booking, finding vendors , exploring the most convenient means of transportation, etc. At the event.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

Could forever-remote tech workers fuel meeting boom? The list of tech companies still operating on some variation of a remote-first work model is an alphabet soup of some household names: Adobe, Dropbox, Facebook, Hubspot, LinkedIn, Microsoft, SAP and Verizon have all announced that workers don’t have to come into the office daily.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Using Wearable Tech Wisely. If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Diversity Takes Root.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Marseille’s growth as a business events destination is due not only to the presence of conference venues you would expect in big cities but also to investment in tourism infrastructure. The French port city’s recent World Conservation Congress win says a lot about its presence on the international meetings scene. By Rémi Dévé.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Coordinate transportation. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. In today’s world, many event venues have shifted online.

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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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Here is the best part, you can work out a deal with the venue so that you can host your event without spending any money upfront. Most venues make their money on alcohol and food sales. If you promise to bring a crowd to their establishment, venues will usually waive any fees. It’s a win-win situation.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. According to C&IT magazine’s article , here are a few thoughts expressed by the players in the event industry: Clients, event planners, and venue partners have set the bar at this level collectively by being able to deliver.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue. Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget. Event Income.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

You might recall us mentioning it in our 2020 event tech trends #EventIcons. Or better yet, you remember when Will Curran and Brandt Krueger dedicated an entire episode of the Event Tech Podcast to it. And as our resident tech-savvy, innovation-loving experts, these two have plenty to say on the subject of 5G and events.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“In New York, we have seen clients spend double what they spent for the exact same event pre-pandemic, and that would be inclusive of venue, food, AV, and other expenses,” says Liz King Caruso, CEO at techsytalk. Inflation has been dominating the news headlines not just in New York but all over the globe. inflation rate. Be Transparent.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Choose your venue and date. Determine your tech needs. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Choose your venue and date. Determine your tech needs.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 9, 2019

New tech is driving more and more interest in announcements, trade shows are picking up pace outside of China for once, and the world of event management is getting easier and easier. These can be paid, but it's best to leave them free to drive as much foot traffic as possible, or as much as your venue will allow.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. This leaves hotels and venues in a pickle, as taking these bookings could mean missing out on higher-value events later. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet. city-block pop-ups).

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