PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2017

First a look at the numbers, taken from a decade’s worth of data gathered in Convene ‘s Meetings Market Survey: The average room pickup in 2007 was 6,009 — in 2016 it was 3,449. Meanwhile, the average number of attendees in 2007 was 4,400, while in 2016 it was 5,201. .

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

When Hostess, the venerable snack food’s parent company, declared bankruptcy five years ago, it was an indicator of larger forces at work, nibbling away at the triennial wholesale-baking show’s attendee and exhibitor bases. And yet the most recent show—IBIE 2016, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Oct. GLOBAL FLAVORS .

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

3D Media clients have offered this at two recent medical shows, with Alcon sponsoring a poster with a cross-section of the eye at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2015 Annual Meeting, and Synergy Pharmaceuticals sponsoring a poster of the digestive tract at Digestive Disease Week 2016. “I I always get frustrated,” Dunhill said.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

The business-events industry has some catching up to do, and attendees are taking notice of the names and faces on the programs. Consider CES — one of the best-recognized names in trade shows — where the main stage has been dominated by men. Seems like the goals of every business event, no?

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Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Hosted by Toby Goodman and James Eager, these two consistently bring on interesting guests from all across the event planning spectrum, including wedding planners, conference experts, event speakers, and caterers. Recommended Episodes: Episode 20: How to Stand Out in Front of the CEO of a Top Event Tech Company.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 24, 2016

Their solution was to create customized meeting space in a separate area of CES, where Microsoft provided its customers who were attending the show with a VIP experience. At CES 2016, Microsoft had no presence on the CES show floor — but plenty at CES.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2016

Halfway through 2016, the demand for meeting space has reached levels “we have never seen in our lifetime,” says MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Michael Dominguez, CHSE. What’s a planner to do?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The amount of venture capital invested through the first half of 2018 — estimated at $175 billion — already had exceeded the annual totals of the years between 2002 and 2016, Crunchbase wrote. “There is money everywhere ,” wrote Crunchbase, a business intelligence company, in a report on global venture capital released last July.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are both headquartered in Stuttgart, and in addition to manufacturing plants, the companies have built elaborate museums with event space in the heart of the city. And Messe Stuttgart, the 1.5-million-square-foot

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Rachel Wimberly : Another passionate and amazing women leader in the events industry! Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. She truly loves her job!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Event designers have the option of using the side tray or removeable arm rests. The chair actually made its big debut nearly two years ago at HX: The Hotel Experience in New York City in November 2016, but Anaheim Marriott is the first to put them to use in the United States. A handle on the back of the seat acts as a coat hook.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Founded in San Diego in 1978, 360 Destination Group specializes in event design, development, and execution. From live event production to trade show exhibits, they transform and elevate their clients’ brands.

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Canadian Special Events

JULY 6, 2017

Knowing how to anticipate what lies ahead, and what new live event technologies are available is key to your success and establishing yourself as a knowledgeable industry leader. The 2016 RBC Innovators’ Ball (see above) hosted is a good example of fully immersive projection. 2016 Trade Show.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

And I was going back through some old photos from like 2016, and I found one and I was like, “Oh yeah, I remember when I did that.” Like there’s just some crazy stuff that happens at the trade shows. And we also had a guest on who was doing live tattooing on the show floor. ” Conclusions.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My ultimate career goal is to become an events designer: a professional consultant for companies and associations who can help improve their meetings strategy and offer fresh new ideas for increased engagement and interaction. giving a presentation or attending a trade show. Where would you like your career to go?

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

Update: 7/19/2016: This piece has been updated to reflect comments and new software options since the article first went live. You’re an event planner. Your clients, your staff, your friends looking for favors – they all turn to you for help pulling off a fantastic event that everyone will be talking about for years to come.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 10, 2017

The image of meeting attendees crossing a trade show floor with rifles strapped to their backs is a scene reminiscent of the Gunfight at the O.K. But if their event will include a controversial celebrity or a political figure in attendance, they may have to rethink their approach. Getting a grip on event firearms policies.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Cleveland Rocks  The city welcomed the 2016 Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena on July 18–21. Hosting the Republican National Convention was about the event’s economic impact — ‘and it was also about changing the Cleveland narrative.’. Cleveland’s bid for the 2016 RNC was a collaborative effort.

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