Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. More organizations are waking up to their environmental impact, and the events industry is no different. One surprising culprit is that event planning is often negatively impacting the planet. Instead, its about finding smarter, greener ways to host events.

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Event Apps Sustainability 2013 Events 78

Conferences that Work

APRIL 22, 2024

During the weeks before the event, a storm of media attention made it virtually impossible for anyone in its path to be unaware of this awesome event. An unexpected experience of awe on an airplane flight I was flying home from a conference in Phoenix when I had an experience of awe.

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2005 2013 2024 Conference 240

Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2024

Improving Conferences That Work I designed and facilitated my first peer conference in 1992. Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love took four years to write. I’m still proud of how well Conferences That Work lays out the fundamental reasons for the importance and value of peer conferences.

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Consulting Social Media 2009 2013 240

Event Industry News

APRIL 2, 2025

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has launched a pioneering annual research report, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

The existing event space now features complementary patterns, colors and rich wood tones. Meeting and event spaces emulate sophistication with just enough personality to make the exciting destination shine. answering the growing demand for meetings and events with up to 200 guests. LRS Architect led the design project.

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Food and Beverage 2013 Entertainment Hotels 246

Conferences that Work

JUNE 19, 2017

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011.

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2011 2013 Education Conference 176

Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The Event Manager role continues to be one of the most stressful and one of the most dynamic roles in the world. So what skills should event managers across the globe be focusing on as we get set to move into a new decade? The skills needed to be an event manager in 2020 and beyond! Our 2014 list and our list from 2013.

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2020 Event Management Management 2013 210

Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has today (14th January) launched a pioneering annual research survey, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry.

2013 59

2013 Events Event Design Event Marketing 59

Conferences that Work

MAY 21, 2018

Invented at MPI’s 2011 European Meetings and Events Conference, the session fosters active meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer support and solutions to the real professional challenges currently faced by participants. Want to learn more about how to incorporate The Solution Room into your next event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Martin has joined the team at JUNO , a software and virtual education company in Dallas, as an account executive. Salinas moved to the U.S.

Food and Beverage 246

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2009 Hotels 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. He brings over 30 years of experience leading large-scale events all over the world. She will lead a team of 83 meeting and event sales professionals in 37 locations across nine cities around the world.

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Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 2013 264

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

” In 2013 I wrote : “We are enveloped by rapidly changing technology and we fixate on what is new. Meeting process I have been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich conferences for over thirty years, and evangelizing the advantages of this approach since 2009.

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2009 2013 Technology Education 240

Conferences that Work

JULY 25, 2016

I guarantee you will learn many new great ideas about conference panels from this Blab of my Thursday chat with the wonderful Kristin Arnold. With many thanks to Kristin and our viewers (especially Kiki L’Italien who contributed mightily) I now offer you the AMA About Conference Panels annotated time-line. 1:30] Using sli.do

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Conference 2013 2014 Consulting 120

Event Industry News

APRIL 1, 2019

A tourism conference will take place in the Dearne Valley next month to discuss the opportunities for improving access for disabled people. The one-day ‘Dearne Valley Access Exchange’ conference will bring experts together from the tourism industry across the UK to discuss the opportunities for enhanced accessibility in the area.

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Tourism Conference 2013 Consulting 98

Event Marketer

JUNE 5, 2023

Originally started as a cable network in 2013, REVOLT has since expanded into digital media, podcasting, news and events, all aiming to give Black storytellers access to the platforms, resources and support needed to engage a global audience. Martin as vice president of events and experiential. REVOLT recently welcomed Anita H.

2013 201

2013 Events Fashion Conference 201

Bizzabo

APRIL 3, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2020 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2020. Start Date.

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2020 Conference Speakers Events 117

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He previously worked for Visit Cincy as national manager of diversity sales, during which time he booked numerous large conferences and conventions. Greg Redman Greg Redman Redman joins leading Hawaii-based destination and event management company MC&A as director of sales.

Hospitality 242

Hospitality 2013 Hotels 2019 242

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

The transformation – which included a further 100 hotel bedrooms and a new restaurant and event space – has enhanced the venue’s infrastructure and broadened its appeal. Record revenues: Over the past year, the conference and events business has grown significantly, contributing £4.1 million in revenue.

2013 147

2013 Hotels Hospitality Sustainability 147

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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Healthcare 2002 Education Consulting 246

EventSource

JULY 20, 2022

Outdoor gatherings and special events are always a welcome option when it comes to event planning , but something tells us that we’ll be seeing a whole lot more of it this year! Featuring modern, seasonal cuisine and a world-renowned infinity pool, you can be certain that your next event is sure to be a memorable one.

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Corporate Events Hotels Venues Events 296

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) is back bolder than ever. Established in 2013, NOWIE continues to strive to create better opportunities for women within the events industry through networking, community, and fighting for improved representation of women in the workplace, on panels, at awards, and in the media.

2013 59

2013 Events Event Design Event Marketing 59

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the competitive landscape of the events industry, nurturing talent has become a top priority for organisations looking to stay ahead. We launched Athena’s internship scheme in 2013. Over the past decade we have witnessed first-hand how internships can be a powerful tool in developing the next generation of event professionals.

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2013 Venues Event Management Management 147

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

I’ve described in detail how to run The Solution Room at in-person meetings in my last two books: The Power of Participation & Event Crowdsourcing. ” section of the relevant chapter in The Power of Participation (Chapter 34) or Event Crowdsourcing (Chapter 23) with the following modifications. Well you can!

2013 234

2013 Consulting Conference Meetings 234

SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. One of the many benefits is a hybrid element, which includes the best of in-person and virtual events. What is a Virtual Conference and How Does it Work? Concerts and festivals.

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2021 Conference Social Media Healthcare 130

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

In this first of a series of columns by Renaud about what she has learned about collaborative and peer-to-peer learning, she shares how she came to realize that the best place for that to happen is at face-to-face events. on a Friday afternoon in February 2013. Christine Renaud. Okay, let’s do it.” I looked at the clock: 4:45 p.m.

2013 102

2013 2011 Education Events 102

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! There is no doubting the power of live events. Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. Event Technology.

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Event Marketing 2019 Marketing 2014 98

Meeting Application

JULY 26, 2018

When it became a buzzword in 2013, the first edition of Big Data Day LA appeared and gathered over 250 attendees. The main organizer of the event Subash D’Souza shared with us the story about the beginning, organizing matters, and plans for the nearest future connected with this great technological event. It’s the […].

2013 76

2013 Conference 2018 Tech 76

Attendease

MAY 27, 2021

Caitlin has been with PCMA for nearly six years and has created and managed the digital event experiences for PCMA flagship events, and has also been planning and producing some of PCMA virtual and hybrid experiences pre-pandemic and throughout the pandemic. This is something that we are continuing on for this event for Educon in 2021.

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2021 Management Speakers Tech 259

PCMA Convene

MARCH 20, 2025

One of the many events within the umbrella SXSW event is its Pitch Competition, which took place March 8-9 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. The competition gives startups seeking to solve real-world problems the opportunity to pitch their companies as part of the Startups Track of the SXSW Conference each year.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability 2009 2025 2013 52

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.”

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We analyzed event data from thousands of events over the past five years and discovered that events still have a long way to go when it comes to gender diversity. We recently released the results of our first ever “Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Events Report.” Almost 70% of All Event Speakers are Male.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2024, the demand for robust and feature-rich event management platforms continues to grow. Whether you’re an experienced event manager or new to the field, this analysis and comparison will help you navigate the landscape and choose the best platform for your organization. Eventtia What Is Eventtia's Event Management Platform?

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2024 Healthcare Trade Shows Retail 62

Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

Event Technology 126

Event Technology Technology Event Tech 2013 126

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Company name: Visualizer Founded: 10 th January 2013 Web address: www.visualizergroup.com. About: Visualizer provides a customisable virtual sales tour for meeting hotels and event venues. Type of events served: Conferences Meetings Weddings Hotels and venues. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech.

Event Tech 87

Event Tech Tech Social Media 2013 87

PCMA Convene

MAY 27, 2021

Airbnb founders saw Airbnb Open, its in-person event for hosts, as the way for the then-fledgling company to gain credibility. While he worked with two outside production agencies, he only had one staff member to develop the strategy, environment, and program for a three-day event at Fort Mason in San Francisco in 2014. Chip Conley.

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Conference 2014 Hospitality 2016 98

EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has received a significant private equity investment, believed to be over $100 million, led by The Riverside Company. The platform came online for PCMA’s Convening Leaders that took place in January.

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