Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Dave Knox, he is the author of Predicting the Turn: The High Stakes Game of Business Between Startups and Blue Chips , which was named the Grand Prix winner of the 2017 Atticus Award. When is a business or event ready for innovation? What are the tell-tale signs?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From create your own poke bowl stations to event app polls, 2017 was the year we stopped telling people what to do and let them decide for themselves how they wanted to learn, participate and eat. Smart Meetings has been reporting on these changes all year, and following are the trends that stand out to our editors.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also love working with our hotels in The Woodlands on a daily basis to gain more knowledge of their expectations for meetings and conventions. First job: My first job in the meetings industry was as a logistics intern with Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. I planned and executed two events for the festival.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Bright Ideas Events in Vancouver, British Columbia What I love about my job: There are so many that the list is endless. I love producing a variety of different events with different themes. I love creating an actual event out of one of my ideas. Job title: CEO and president. in Vancouver, Washington.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. How do private events at your venues give people a feel for the team(s) that use the venue? Staples Center. experiences.

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MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Whether it is hurricanes, fires, live shooters or picketers, most event professionals will eventually find themselves in the situation of putting into action emergency measures developed with the hope that they would never be used. Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.”

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Dave Knox, he is the author of Predicting the Turn: The High Stakes Game of Business Between Startups and Blue Chips , which was named the Grand Prix winner of the 2017 Atticus Award. When is a business or event ready for innovation? What are the tell-tale signs?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. Job title: Director of sales and special events. Second of all, we have an incredible backdrop for any type of event. It is a necessity to success in the events industry.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. Derek Anderson. HOLLY LAMMERT.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

We take you on a planner’s tour of the films’ picturesque settings— from Montreal to Atlanta to Sydney —and break down where to host an event. acre Hillcrest Park & Zoo and rodeo activities at Curry County Events Center. of flexible event space and complete meeting packages. 20th Century Fox. Hidden Figures.

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MeetingPool

MARCH 31, 2017

Winter is melting away, spring is starting to bloom, and 2017 already seems to be flying by fast as we enter Q2! Let’s take a look at the latest news from the meetings and events industry. The start of March saw two notable acquisitions of event engagement technology providers.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Since then, the event has steadily built its legacy and sometimes is referred to as “the Super Bowl” of meetings industry events. How does IMEX America differ from other meetings industry events? How have IMEX America events changed over the years? Key Planning Insights from IMEX America.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. A post shared by Four Sigmatic (@foursigmatic) on Dec 19, 2017 at 9:23am PST. A post shared by Mon Chéri Macarons Houston TX (@moncherimacarons) on Apr 3, 2017 at 1:01pm PDT. Matcha is so 2017.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. October 2017.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

When Specialty Food Association checks in 1,400 exhibitors and more than 80,000 products for the Fancy Food Show at the expanded Moscone Center in San Francisco the third week of January, it will be the realization of the dreams of generations of mayors, a decade of planning and creative logistics, and lots of input from event professionals.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

If you’re planning an event, there’s one step that is essential to making that event happen: creating the event budget. It might seem daunting and finite to create an event budget, but as long as you make one that is realistic and builds in padding in case of emergency, you’ll be all set. Short on time?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 percent vs. +4.6

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Social, which we usually find integrated with one of first three meeting types, for which the purpose is to dedicate time for all participants to connect with one another outside of a primary outcome. If a meeting doesn’t achieve a primary outcome, I’d argue, it’s not really a meeting — it’s just a gathering!

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

This week, we’re announcing the marquee event that honors these exceptional women: Smart Woman Summit. The summit is a very special opportunity for women in the meeting-planning industry to unite for an empowering event. It’s no coincidence that the event comes on the heels of Equal Pay Day, April 14.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

A new year brings a fresh start and much to look forward to, an outlook that extends to the meetings and events industry. Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. Mobile event apps will take another leap beyond simply allowing groups to go paperless, take surveys and poll attendees.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Amid the rush of appointments at Sands Expo in Las Vegas during IMEX America , a group of more than 100 women—along with a contingent of supportive men—gathered to celebrate Women in Events. The oasis of community was the Event Tech Tribe booth. It now hosts events, webinars and discussions as part of its mission to start a movement.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. There’s a lot to be wary of in today’s world and planners are well aware of how these disruptors can derail their event. spa days, concert tickets, expensive dinners, sporting events, etc.).

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2016

According to Issa Jouaneh, senior vice president and general manager of American Express Meetings & Events , new 2017 meeting predictions reflect mixed sentiments, from continued global expansion and growth to political and economic uncertainty that has resulted in safety concerns in some countries.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. We have to engage beyond just the day of the event. Kimberly Greene.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. There’s a lot to be wary of in today’s world and planners are well aware of how these disruptors can derail their event. spa days, concert tickets, expensive dinners, sporting events, etc.).

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Before you get swept away in the whirlwind of holiday parties , New Year’s events and the usual year-end festivities, it’s important to get ready for the upcoming year. The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Formal events. What’s In.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

National Sandwich Day on Friday, November 3, is a great day to celebrate the grab-and-go lunch staple that appears at many event mid-day meals. Here are a few sandwiches takes from around the world to inject some delicious culture into your next meeting or event. Banh Mi (Vietnam). Vada Pav (India).

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

At IMEX 2017 in Las Vegas , SITE Nite North America was held at Brooklyn Bowl on The Linq’s promenade. Many facilities have the capability to project your event’s or brand’s logo or messaging on screens at the end of each lane. The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. In 2017, chefs will likely go wild in the kitchen , thanks to the growing popularity of elk, venison, bison, ostrich and other lean-meat alternatives. 6 Inventive Food Trends.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Security With the mass shooting in Las Vegas that happened just prior to the 2017 IMEX America event , still top of mind, the IMEX organizers are convinced that the industry must stay vigilant, resilient, and unified on the need for globally recognized and agreed-upon security standards for both show organizers and venues.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

Las Vegas Will Always be a Meetings Mecca and Will Always Be Reinventing. Countless trade shows, association events, corporate events, and even retreats and incentive trips happen every year in Las Vegas, and so many of those groups are returning customers, because you can never visit the same Las Vegas twice. Las Vegas No.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

We’ve come up with some original ways to incorporate this food into your next event—be sure to try them before September’s chill rolls in! A post shared by Alex Chisholm (@achisholm922) on Aug 3, 2017 at 11:17am PDT. A post shared by Rahmat Syarifudin (@rahmatsyd) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:57pm PDT. Watermelon Sangria.

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