Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 4, 2017

Last year was a watershed moment for event planning. Traditional events rapidly gave way to experience planning as more event planners and organizers started recognizing that events need to be more than just a series of workshops and speakers. Let’s take a look at what the rest of 2017 has in store.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you're responsible for event organizing or marketing, you are probably over-stressed, constantly busy and lacking the resources you need to learn and grow as a professional. We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. For more information, check out our event resources home.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So while personalization is a must in today’s event climate, improving the efficiency of the planning process is just as important when it comes to the viability of creating these types of experiences. That’s where event technology comes in. Use these 4 ideas to create an engaging, more personalized event agenda.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These events can take different forms: In-person Events: People, speakers and companies meeting on-site in a dedicated venue. Especially for consumer events and large B2B events. Virtual Events : People and speakers meeting online with virtual conferences and online workshops.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. Smart Meetings has rounded up the best event planning resources of this year, in order to help planners face challenges in 2017. How to Switch Off an Irate Attendee.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

All of the above is driving the generation’s expectations for meetings and events, ultimately redefining the meeting industry entirely. Gone are the days of static schedules, where speaker after speaker shuffle on stage while attendees remain seated. C2 pushes the envelope for event experiences.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

in 2017, the number of voice-activated assistants went up 128%, to over 35 million. Event planners can implement them in various ways: embed them into your instant messaging apps , such as WhatsApp or Messenger, use SMS texting , embed them on your event website. Event chatbot answers the most commonly asked questions at events.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2017

Get your event speakers involved in the event’s promotion. eBook: The Event Marketer's Guide to Social Media Domination. It benefits your speakers to promote the event at which they’re speaking, and it also helps you fuel your content engine and keep your event top-of-mind during the time leading up to the event.

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zkipster

DECEMBER 23, 2016

There are big changes on the horizon and event technology is going to see some serious innovation in 2017. Event management software vendors are stepping up their game as the market consolidates. 2016 has been a fruitful year for event planners, but has also been wrought with lots of changes and challenges for event technology.

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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. Event Planning. Event Promotion. Top Event Statistics. Bizzabo , 2017).

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Eventually, I would like to own and operate a small event-planning business in the Pacific Northwest. I received the email that we had won the bid and the conference would be coming to Grand Rapids in 2017!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

All of the above is driving the generation’s expectations in regards to meetings and events, ultimately redefining the industry as a result. Gone are the days of static schedules that shuffle through speaker after speaker while attendees remain seated. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

e2m.live

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A recipient of prestigious awards like the Parents Choice Award 2019 , India School Merit Awards 2017 and more, the school recently hosted Millenium 2020 – an intra-school virtual event was targeted to students, parents, and teachers.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Use slide-sharing apps that bring the presentation to pockets and create custom filters that are event and location specific. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 5, 2018

Events are transforming at a rapid pace. The ever-changing technological innovations along with major policy changes in the past few years have changed the face of event and event planning as we know it. It is imperative for event professionals to keep up with the changing times. How to Make the Most of An Event?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. Join the movement for a better event. Event technology. The Big Three.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Identifying the ROI of Planning Franchise Conventions. Lead Your Leaders.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. That’s why we’re going to jump in and explore the potential virtual participation has for the event industry, from small conferences through to live sporting events.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

It’s no coincidence that the event comes on the heels of Equal Pay Day, April 14. Despite dominating the event-planning industry , women still grapple with gender-based wage gap. Activities will include leading industry speakers, networking opportunities, honoree awards and expert workshops. Can’t wait?

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Event Nut

MAY 1, 2017

If a subdomain is already being used for your account, you can now “release” that domain name from past events to re-use it for whatever event you’re currently promoting. Integrated Speaker & Agenda Sections on EventNut Websites.

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Guidebook

APRIL 25, 2017

Elastic{ON} 2017 is the annual user conference that brings together Elastic’s robust community of users, customers, and developers. Combining panels with networking sessions, exhibitor booths, unique attendee experiences, and an exciting set of keynote speakers, Elastic{ON} always draws an engaged audience.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

SXSW Conference and Festivals is an event-planning wonder, considering its success and steady growth since 1987, when only 700 people registered. In 2017, SWSW had a groundbreaking economic impact of $348.6 A post shared by SXSW (@sxsw) on Dec 6, 2017 at 2:12pm PST. “A A big thing is hiring good people,” he says.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. So let’s jump in and look at a few things: The importance of execution in event planning. The roles event goers can play in providing that data – actively or passively. What event aspects you can improve with crowdshaping.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

.” It’s a broad term that can be used to describe someone who plans a small birthday party for ten or someone who plans a multi-day conference for 350,000. The job, one of the top 5 most stressful in 2017 according to Forbes , requires an intense eye for detail and supreme organizational skills. Event Planning Software.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

You don’t notice the curtains behind the timber at first, but the purple lighting adds a touch of color and a warm glow to the staging, without overshadowing the panel of speakers. The perfect inspiration if you’re looking for cost-effective staging for your next corporate event. RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Key differentiator.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The idea for developing an event application still remains the same; interacting with the audience, the modes of which have far evolved. The initial event app contained a defined list of features that were enough to help attendees out with the basics of the event such as agenda, schedule, speakers, etc. . Event MB , 2017.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

Hybrid events are those that have two distinct audiences – one live in-person audience and another virtual online audience – and they have been on the rise over the last few years. The growth of hybrid events and hybrid meetings is understandable because of two main reasons. “Don’t leave your hybrid meeting to chance.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! IMEX America.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 7, 2020

MUNCHIES Festival 2017. In 2017, MUNCHIES (another division of VICE Media, this one focused on food) held a MUNCHIES Festival with a Nordic theme. In fact, the promotional material for the event invited folks to "eat and drink like a Viking." Key Takeaway: MUNCHIES Festival 2017 had a theme: Viking food. Delta Launchpad.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It’s not just a live-streaming or webinar tool—it’s a full suite of event-management tools powering the back-end, enabling planners to manage speakers, sponsors, staff and executive meetings.??. No need to invest in separate platforms—Hubb is the one platform that masters both environments with serious chops.? Click here to read more.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

With the transformation of events, the manner in which events are planned and engaged including the overall event experience has also changed. People have had it all, they have seen it all, from the extravagant decor, amazing speakers to fun ice-breaking sessions. lies in two words; event technology.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Event planning is fundamentally about building connections and memories. Spotify mastered the latter technique with its billboard campaign in the 2016 and 2017 holiday seasons. — Netflix US (@netflix) December 11, 2017. Laughter matters a lot. So why not turn up the humor in your work? Respond to Haters with Humor.

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e2m.live

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A recipient of prestigious awards like the Parents Choice Award 2019 , India School Merit Awards 2017 and more, the school recently hosted Millenium 2020 – an intra-school virtual event was targeted to students, parents, and teachers. Greenwood High International School is the only international school in Bangalore, India.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

It also talks about the tools an event professionals can use to weave the data into a story to improve future events. The Stress behind Event Management. According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking. Make Your Audience Pay Attention.

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