Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. My books continue to sell, and this blog is the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation. Attendees loved my events! Outwardly, I’ve succeeded.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Red Bull Racing has unveiled the first of its new event spaces, the Red Bull Ring Boardroom, created in response to the Team’s growing calendar of corporate event bookings for 2022 and beyond. Across the site are a range of state-of-the-art and immersive spaces able to cater for a variety of conferences and events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Throughout his 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, he has led award winning sales teams at large North American hotel brands. Read More: Smart Moves in New Orleans, Nashville and More The post Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. Washington.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On the hunt for the top medical communications companies to help you run better life science events? Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

As Oracle Red Bull Racing embarks on its 20 th season in Formula One as reigning Constructors’ Champions following a dominant year, it also has much to celebrate within its event business at the Red Bull Technology Campus.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Red Bull Technology Group is set to unveil the latest in a string of investments in MK-7, its Milton Keynes conference and event facilities. metre LED screen can be found in MK’7’s main auditorium and provides the perfect backdrop to its fleet of F1 cars, which frame the space and date back to 2005. The new state-of-the-art 46.25

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 8, 2019

2005: I realize that the conference process I invented and since improved is incredibly popular with participants. I decide to write a book about it, and in… 2009: I self-publish Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love. I quickly discover the size and interest of the meetings industry.

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2022

This episode of the Event Manager Podcast, by Skift Meetings, features Rick Taylor , CEO of the B usiness Tourism Company. Titled Africa Rising, we delve into the rise of the destinations within the continent for business events. The post Podcast: Africa Rising appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

As part of this exceptional event, guests can explore the Hall of Fame, and experience exclusive access to Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Fleet of Race Cars, plus get involved in exciting activities, including Batak Reaction Testing and Sim Racing.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Stova, a leader in end-to-end event technology, has been recognized for its excellence, securing two prestigious badges in G2s Winter 2025 Reports: Highest User Adoption in Small Business and Best Estimated ROI for Mid-Market. 2023: Stova officially rebranded to reflect its mission of providing event technology worthy of a Standing Ovation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 17, 2023

Oracle Red Bull Racing has unveiled the latest addition to its Milton Keynes event campus. The addition forms part of a continued programme of investment in the site and builds on the growth of Oracle Red Bull Racing’s event business throughout 2022 and into the first quarter of 2023.

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2019

The Kia Oval has become a hidden gem for organisers looking for the perfect spot for their conferences and events. Our catering and operations are in the safe and experienced hands of Compass who bring passion, creativity and excellence to each and every plate and have a wealth of experience in all thing’s events.

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2019

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed Nigel Collett, director of 1 Wimpole Street, to its board as vice chair. Nigel was officially voted into the position during the mia’s latest council meeting earlier this month. He takes over as vice chair from Rowan Kitching, director of events at the Honourable Artillery Company.

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Carisa Lockery! When (and why) did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in the events/weddings industry, Carisa? However, when I met my (eventual) husband in 2005, I decided this was no longer the path I wanted to take. And thus, Pink Olive Events was born! I would love that!”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

AI, inclusive travel and an engaged workforce were top of mind in Lake Tahoe DMA West took to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, this October for its 2023 Education Summit & Vendor Showcase. The event brought together 42 DMOs and 19 vendors, including Smart Meetings. Be open-minded.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006. Samantha Cruz Cruz is executive chef for Miami Beach Convention Center ’s (MBCC) Rum Room and Venu , the property’s new restaurant and event space, set to open early 2023. Cruz joined Sodexo Live!—MBCC’s

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MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2023

Room blocks at Radisson, Cambria, Comfort Inns & Suites, Clarion, and Quality Inn properties will soon be bookable without RFPs, aiding corporate-event planners and perhaps association-convention planners. Cambria, a brand launched in 2005, now has 72 properties around the country.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 28, 2019

Red Bull Racing has recently unveiled its ultra-modern, luxurious and vibrant new event space, MK-7, to the meeting and events industry. Named in tribute to its Buckinghamshire home, MK-7 offers a unique setting for brand activations, receptions, dinners, conferences and intimate meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The second lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 14th October. This includes designing the internationally acclaimed Zeitgeist event in the UK for the last 14 years. Having worked in the design industry for 13 years, David founded his own agency – Brandfuel, in 2005.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). MC&A , the leading destination and event management specialist based in Honolulu, promoted Gold to vice president of sales and industry relations. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). MC&A , the leading destination and event management specialist based in Honolulu, promoted Gold to vice president of sales and industry relations. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Mabrouka Events is delighted to be celebrating 20 years in business in 2021. Managing Director Sharon O’Sullivan established Mabrouka Events in 2001 following a successful career in hotel sales and marketing. Within days, the team had arranged online meetings and conferences for many delighted clients.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2019

The Kia Oval has become a hidden gem for organisers looking for the perfect spot for their conferences and events. Our catering and operations are in the safe and experienced hands of Compass who bring passion, creativity and excellence to each and every plate and have a wealth of experience in all thing’s events.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2021

Entrepreneur, public speaker, author and current board member of the European Advisory Council of Meetings Professional International. Mariska has more than 20years working experience in tourism and the meetings and events industry. How long have you worked in the events industry and what keeps you interested in it?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Heather Mason, the CEO of Caspian Agency, challenges the belief that that more interactivity in online events always equals more value. 16, Heather Mason will be presenting a complimentary PCMA webinar, “A New Approach to Boosting Digital Event Engagement ,” from 1:30–2:30 p.m. As part of PlanetIMEX Community Day, Oct. Do you agree?

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MPI

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It was also the first time the city played host to the event. “That’s what makes us so unique as a destination city when it comes to sports and entertainment and why we hosted 11 Super Bowls and why we hosted multiple NCAA Final Fours and lots of big events. People can come here and walk about the city.” Homecoming?!’

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Red Bull Racing is set to mark a record-breaking year for its conference and events team, as C&E occupancy levels at the team’s upgraded Milton Keynes facilities match pre-pandemic figures. Across the site are a range of innovative and immersive spaces able to cater for a variety of conferences and events.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

Seven steps you need to take to safely decide whether or not to cancel when your meeting destination is hit by a hurricane or other devastating event. Virgin Islands, meeting professionals with future events booked in affected areas are grappling with a tough question: Should we stay or should we go? Will it be safe?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A new economic impact report that has been jointly published by the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) defines and measures the significance of exhibitions to the UK economy. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Organising a music event can be an incredibly arduous process. From ticket printing to catering, and line up to venue choice, organising a music event is a lot easier said than done – as the following examples prove. Here we discuss some of the biggest global event fails that have taken place at major music events over the years.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2018

Here’s my take on what those mega-trends mean will mean for the business-events industry. according to WEC, 94 percent of the new jobs created from 2005 to 2015 fell into the self-employed category — without the safety net of insurance, medical coverage, social security, and paid vacation. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Evergreen Brick Works offers a range of exceptional event spaces that serve as a blank canvas for your creativity to flourish. Also, your event becomes a living testament to the power of conscious choices and meaningful celebrations. Its sophisticated ambiance is carefully designed to cater to a diverse range of events.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 18, 2019

It was April 2005 when the thought first struck me. In short, I began realizing that as an organizer you could have the best location, the best venue, the best AV, the best F&B and the best content being delivered by the best speakers, but that it was the social skills of those attending that powered the success of your events.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

An experiential event strategist for an association for the past five years, she’s just become associate vice president overseeing events at Women in Cable Telecommunications, in Washington, D.C. in meeting and event management. based Events Industry Council (EIC). Kiersten Walker. Kiersten Walker is a believer.

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Carisa Lockery! When (and why) did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in the events/weddings industry, Carisa? However, when I met my (eventual) husband in 2005, I decided this was no longer the path I wanted to take. And thus, Pink Olive Events was born! I would love that!”

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