Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

the inaugural workshop took place 18–20 August 2020, virtually over Zoom … In total, 1038 registrants from over 30 countries participated, with individual session attendance in the low-hundreds.” One of the report’s conclusions: “Closed-captioning content benefits many, especially non-native English speakers.”

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Writing an effective sponsorship proposal is the key to standing out to your potential partners. Finding event sponsorships is one of the top challenges among event marketers. Their contributions help pay for equipment, book amazing speakers, and otherwise ensure your event has the resources it needs to succeed.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From sponsored sessions to virtual booths, discover the most popular virtual event sponsorship ideas for engaging virtual attendees and driving ROI. Virtual events are one the most popular event types for 2020 and they're swiftly becoming mission-critical for organizations and brands. Virtual Event Sponsorship Value Propositions.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

In the 2021 Otus Assocation Exchange (OAX) survey , nearly half of association respondents said they have experienced a decline in membership numbers and associated revenue since March 2020. By leveraging digital ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, associations can tap into new revenue streams to increase their bottom line.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

CloudBees originally planned DevOps World 2020 for September 21-25, 2020, in Las Vegas. and international audience limited to travel combined with national and international guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, CloudBees realized it wasn’t going to be possible to hold DevOps World 2020 in-person. Speaker Prep.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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GEVME

JULY 31, 2021

” PCMA, Digital Event Course, 2020. More audience also means greater sponsorship interest in the future. For instance, if it is a virtual conference, the template will have the speaker and agenda blocks. . Not just that, they provide tools and functionalities that make your event just a whole better. .

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Event Management Trade Shows Social Media Events 296

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. As for pricing sponsorships: This appears to be the Wild, Wild West right now. Then, they need to rebuild it, but it won’t look like the same house, and they don’t know what it will look like.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

While Cvent was unable to meet in-person in 2020, they’re bringing attendees back to Vegas in 2021 at the all-new Caesars Forum. ” From Marketing Strategists with 3M and 7-Eleven Sponsorship Managers to Bacardi CMOs and Capital One Directors, the list of past EMS attendees is a lengthy — and impressive — one.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The hybrid gathering combined elements of Essence magazine’s wildly popular in-person festival with the all-virtual version that it hosted in 2020. Prep you speakers. But steady traffic and positive feedback from the businesses prompted organizers to extend its online life to July 18.

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Food and Beverage Travel Events Technology 358

SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

This person assembles the necessary team to address any and all issues connected to the event: venue, F&B, content, speakers, entertainment, AV, registration, marketing, sponsorship and exhibiting, just to name a few. They troubleshoot for technical issues for both speakers and attendees. What Are the Physical Requirements?

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

Since 2020 the event industry has aggressively adopted virtual events. What started off as an alternative to live events during the 2020 pandemic, has now become a must have format for event professionals in the future. Bizzabo , 2020). Virtual events continue to deliver better ROI, Higher lead generation and Better content.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

Well, i n early 2020, the world as we knew it took an unexpected turn. Over the course of these 70 pages, you’ll be able to find information pertaining to engagement, sponsorships, entertainment, budgeting, and more. Firstly, Chapter 3 will guide you through all the aspects that must be considered regarding virtual speakers.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Everything you need to know about hosting high-quality virtual events in 2020 and 2021. Virtual events have exploded in popularity due to the circumstances of 2020 — and we don't see this trend changing anytime soon. In May 2020, we hosted our first-ever virtual summit, (Almost) IN-PERSON. 10 Must-Know Virtual Event Stats.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 20, 2021

It goes without saying that 2020 was a very challenging year for so many people. But in March 2020 when the lockdown was announced, like many in the event industry, Studio Giggle watched all the work that they had lined up for the year disappear overnight. But it hasn’t been bad news for everyone. ”

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Identify and begin to confirm speakers, presenters, hosts and/or other entertainers. ? If applicable, develop sponsorship packages and begin soliciting partners. Define and assign support team roles for pre-production and run-of-event (speaker support, technical support, customer service, social media, A/V, etc.). ?

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Event Planning Social Media Speakers Sponsorships 114

Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

And from March 11-20 after a three-year hiatus—the Texas-based event was canceled in 2020 and went all-digital in 2021—professionals from the tech, film, music and media industries gathered in person for the tentpole Q1 affair. Commencing a three-year sponsorship with SXSW, Volkswagen revealed its new ID. Agency: Cartwheel & Co.).

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2022 Entertainment Tech 2001 340

PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2020

The four teams drew up ideas for a hypothetical medical conference, NEW (Networking, Education, Wellbeing) 2020; a digital version of KnitCon, Pinterest’s F2F, employee-centered conference; a digital Socio conference; and a digital version of FurCon, a F2F conference that celebrates the anthropomorphic genre. Sponsorship.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. Increased Sponsorship Value. Engaging Content.

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Technology Trade Shows Travel 2020 207

Bizzabo

APRIL 20, 2020

Welcome to your guide on virtual events in 2020 and beyond. Virtual events allow event organizers, speakers, attendees, and sponsors to interact remotely through a virtual environment. A strategic point of success for virtual events are delivering the most targeted content and speakers. Sponsorship ideas. Source: Bizzabo.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

Event marketers have been challenged with how to pivot quickly and keep business going and pipeline numbers up with virtual events for now, and hybrid events in the future, as the pandemic will have a rolling impact on logistics, location, sponsorships and attendance. See also : 2020’s Upcoming Virtual Annual Industry Conferences.

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2021 Event Marketing Marketing Technology 138

PCMA Convene

MARCH 15, 2021

Organisers have access to well-known speakers from all parts of the world without spending too much on flights and accommodation, more attendees can join the conferences since it’s more cost effective without having to spend on travel and on demand is available for those in different time zone.

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Telecommunications Sponsorships Education 2018 98

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The organisers hope that it’ll provide a place where folks can learn from the speakers they’ve selected and the community they’ll attract as to how they can improve their company cultures. 5) Culture Con 2020. ” Dates : August 6th & 7th, 2020. Date : September 29th, 2019. Location : Porto, Portugal.

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Socio Events

JUNE 14, 2021

If you are an event manager, the urgency to pivot from in-person events to digital experiences in 2020 was likely a big challenge. An immersive, attendance-boosting hybrid event that excites speakers and delights attendees. To facilitate a hybrid event, book a physical location where your speakers will present their content.

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Sponsorships 2020 Speakers Events 98

Gallus Events

MARCH 23, 2020

From their website: “#SMWNYC (May 5-7) & #SMWLA (June 17-18) Merge to Become #SMWONE: A Virtual Conference Series for 2020” The made the announcement that has (and should be) a template for other events. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020. I’ve broken it down but you should certainly read it.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Before 2020, the word “virtual,” was synonymous with things like virtual reality goggles and cool tech gadgets. But unfortunately, it took on a new meaning in 2020 and became a buzzword for reasons we were not expecting. As virtual events became popular in 2020, event managers also realized their value. and it did.

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2021 Sponsorships Speakers Social Media 97

GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Pandemic was the main reason for hybrid events to become a hit in 2020. Yes, you heard this right.

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Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Pandemic was the main reason for hybrid events to become a hit in 2020. Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Pandemic was the main reason for hybrid events to become a hit in 2020. Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

COVID-19 has resulted in many organisers pivoting from in-person to online events as a way of retaining some of their activity in 2020. It feels to me that there is much more of a broadcasting mentality needed as if the content is good it will attract audiences and generate sponsorship, making delegate revenue less important.

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Social Media Tech Event Tech Sponsorships 130

SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

The best virtual conferences are packed with interactive components tied to trademark conference staples, such as networking opportunities, breakout sessions, engagement tools , keynote speakers, and gamification. . 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. Feature sponsor-provided speakers, keynotes, or workshops.

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2021 Conference Social Media Healthcare 130

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The events themselves were Housing 2021, Autumn Fair, Glee Birmingham, Money 2020 and World Retail Congress Summit. In the past, hybrid in particular was associated with the audience members, now it’s the speakers. Live streaming makes sense when it comes to speakers, the benefits are on both sides. In fact, 29.7%

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Trade Shows Sponsorships Speakers Event Apps 106

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Provide this report to speakers after the live broadcast to review activity and follow up with users. Speaker activity : A comprehensive log of all presenter actions, such as starting the webcast, transitioning slides and pushing polls to the audience. What to ask for when evaluating your virtual meeting’s effectiveness.

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Sponsorships Speakers 2020 Marketing 116

PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the the American Society of Neuroradiology to recreate its already reimagined 2020 Annual Meeting as a digital event. We — staff, vendors, and speakers — were all figuring out things together in this new world. Moreover, the process also required tremendous flexibility. Beneficial Sponsor Realignment.

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Meetings Contracts Speakers 2020 119

Eventsforce

JANUARY 21, 2021

From rethinking agenda design and managing remote speakers to dealing with new tech and finding interesting ways of keeping people engaged. But if there’s one take-away from 2020, it’s that virtual events can be incredibly valuable. eBook: V irtual Events – How to Keep Your Attendees Engaged. And you can still generate revenue too.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2020

It’s looking to be quite the event, with some great speakers and top auction bids,” Fay Sharpe. Following on from their graduation earlier this week, the 2019/2020 Fast Forward 15 mentees are proud to share exciting updates about this this year’s Charity Challenge event The Soaring 20’s.

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GEVME

JANUARY 13, 2021

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. Increased Sponsorship Value. Engaging Content.

Technology 156

Technology Trade Shows Travel 2020 156