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Get Ready for the Future of Events at ELI’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit

Event Leadership Institute

The Event Leadership Institute’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit , held virtually on June 3, invites meeting and event professionals to chart their course for the future. Informa has succeeded in devising creative solutions, and Kathryn Frankson will discuss its strategy. So where does that leave you?

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

This could mean places with fun attractions such as theme parks, zoos or historic sites. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. When completing site visits or going on a FAM trip, determine if the hotel provides a childcare service onsite or can offer a listing of sitters who can come to attendees’ rooms.

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. As of May 25, their Q2 lead volume has already surpassed Q1 numbers. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

If they already have a site selected but want to make the event extra memorable, the DMO and CVB can help create an amazing experience for the attendees beyond the parameters of the actual event and bring the local feel to the attendees. Eventsforce can support you with a platform that puts the planner at the centre of the strategy.

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

For example, leaders in tech and innovation should target organizers of tech-focused events; those destinations with high marks for environmental sustainability should “communicate accordingly with buyers concerned about the environmental impact of events.”. Event Tech.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

We’re always looking at new trends, tech innovations and the social climate to see what will shake up the industry. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. Rachel helps meeting planners grow their event attendance with results-driven event marketing strategies.

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5 Things Planners Can Learn from the Presidential Inauguration

SmartMeetings

Meeting and event planners probably don’t need a strategy that elaborate, but having a plan in place is paramount. On site visits, planners should ask hotels and venues about their crisis management plans. Create a transportation strategy. The entire operation is expected to cost north of $100 million.