Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Higher air fares are replacing the flight delay challenges of 2023. The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. The 2023 FICP Annual Conference will be staged Nov. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Neuroinclusion: Events for Everyone The term neuroinclusion builds on the concept of neurodiversitythe understanding that neurological differences are not pathological but simply differences in cognitionto incorporate the understanding that neurodiversity will always exist in an audience into event design. In 2023, U.S.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 20, 2023

CLIENT LIST: Partial list: Logitech, NICE, Renesas, Red Hat, Ping Identity, Masonite, EFI, Rapid Recon CLIENT CASE STUDY SNAPSHOT: We hosted Logitech’s annual global sales conference which featured over one thousand employees from more than 50 countries.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

states will see new data privacy laws in 2023, which could change how planners approach the way they gather attendee information. We spoke with Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz Global Events, about what these new laws could mean for meeting planners.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As Chief Event Strategy Officer for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP brings 30,000 meeting professionals from more than 110 countries together to share research about the causes and treatments of blood disorders. He has also produced conventions in New Orleans, Atlanta and Orlando. ASH worked with the U.S.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you. It’s a curated experience unique to ‘me.’

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

More than 1,000 members of the event marketing community convened at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the 21 st annual Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11. WORKSHOPS AND KEYNOTES Kicking off EMS 2023, The Moth Storytelling Workshop and the Data and Measurement Workshop were standing-room only, with highly engaged participants.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The biggest events conference in the world is a marathon in itself with participants reporting that they recorded 10,000, 20,000 or more steps walking the floor and hoofing it to after-parties. Read More: Planning Starts for IMEX America 2023. Overall, people are trying to be more health-conscience,” Garneu said. “It

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

They turn up and they’re fully engaged because they feel like they’ve had some involvement in the design of that event.”. According to Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events , event professionals need to break from the traditional linear way of looking at event planning. “We

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Event Marketer

JULY 25, 2023

Figma’s community of users helps guide the content strategy for the annual Config conference. We sat down with Claire Butler, senior director-marketing, and Azra Daniels, director-global events, to discuss what they’re learning about embracing a “supporting role” in the event. And it’s paying off. Agency: Sparks.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Significantly, 81% of event carpet was returned directly to inventory for reuse and the food court was uncarpeted, saving an estimated 4,184 pounds of CO2, earning MeetGreen Calculator’s Visionary designation. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events. A total of 14,557 pounds of food has been donated in that time.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

The event professionals behind these activations were also recognized as the Best Team of the Year , sponsored by SEC, which went to the BBC Studios Global Events Team. The Best Agency Collaboration , sponsored by ACC Liverpool, was picked up by Deloitte for its UK Partner Meeting 2023 – 27Unlocked.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

UBQ Materials, developer of the world’s first bio-based thermoplastic, is helping create the first global event built from landfill waste. Tuviahu says UBQ is cooperating with conference organizers of PLANETech to donate their materials for the construction of the start-up booths.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit. While the event is held in a much bigger ballroom now (This year Smart Woman Summit and Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala will be held at Caesars Palace Las Vegas ) to accommodate the growing movement, the emphasis is still on interaction and connections.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI 15), the foremost conference for sustainable events is delighted to announce the first speakers for the 15th edition, which will take place on 28th February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. .

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Top executives of the world’s leading business events organisers convened at the Asia CEO Summit on 3-5 October 2023 at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach to discuss the best ways forward in investing and bringing high-quality conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions to meet the demand of Asian businesses.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

ExCeL London has completed the first phase of its major expansion project, which is set to add to the venue’s existing world-class conference and exhibition facilities with a 25% increase to its 100,000sqm (1,076,000sqft) capacity.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 20, 2024

WHAHC 2023 in Barcelona featured 74 specialized talks in 31 sessions with 94 expert speakers. A conference devoted to the model, the biennial World Hospital at Home Congress (WHAHC), is gearing up for its fourth edition — to be held in Vienna, Austria, March 27–29, 2025 — and is anticipated to be its largest yet.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

10 during a COP26 session where the event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge was introduced. With the launch of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge on Nov. Kai Hattendorf, speaks Nov. Binit Bharadia/UK Government).

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The MICE

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen in September 2023 and March 2024, the city’s innovative spirit was unmistakable. This collaboration also includes conferences and professional events, integrating economy, research, and education. When I first visited in September 2023, the hall was still under construction. During my visits to St.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International announced new certificate programs, the purchase of a Canadian event, details about the upcoming World Education Conference, leadership changes, and other developments during the IMEX America show in Las Vegas.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 23, 2023

It’s a time of regrowth, repositioning, and an opportunity for event venues to capitalize on what will be a remarkable year, one in which the 2023 AMEX Global Event Trends Forecast reports that 75% of event pros are rating their optimism at 8 or higher on a 10-point scale. Just like the movies.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Below, we share more about the top three event trends of 2024, guaranteed to leave lasting impressions and showcase technological adaptability and eco-consciousness in a rapidly changing world. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Soon afterwards on 4 th March, SAP announced its intention to become carbon-neutral in its own operations by the end of 2023 – two years earlier than it had previously hoped. BMA House – Modern events with heritage. Actavo Events puts Sustainability centre stage. A two-day conference with 150 participants.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced a collaboration to launch “ The Hospitality Show” , an innovative new hospitality event to be held June 27-29, 2023 at The Venetian Las Vegas. This comprises the largest US distribution in the market.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. according to the 2023 edition of Inc. 5000, here are some of the other meetings-industry companies that made the 2023 list. 3,206: JR Global Events The woman-owned, Philadelphia-based company helps clients plan and host meetings and events.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 31, 2022

“Content will come from four continents giving attendees an invaluable impression of the global event tech model.”. Registration is open and a full content programme for the Event Tech Live Summit will be revealed over the coming weeks. Event Tech Live Summit: June 8, 2022. Event Tech live London: November 15-17, 2022.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As APA 2023’s theme is ‘You belong here.’” While conference teams often have diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in their sights, belonging is the next step forward. What’s a Belonging Day?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Providing the tools and information to help the university realize extreme cost savings allowed her to invest in an end-to-end platform that has led to better events managed more efficiently. Headcount Planning Tools for a Global Events Team Success in events is 50% event planning and 50% event talent aligned against the plan.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This trip not only gave them an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in event technology but also allowed them to establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field. Til next year!

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

And keeping HCP engagement high at the thousands of global events your pharmaceutical company runs every year is becoming ever more challenging. This type of meeting involves gathering everyone in the same physical location, typically at a conference or event space, or even at your office.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Including the event format you choose – virtual, hybrid, or in-person. Generally speaking, larger events (like life science congresses, satellite symposia, or partner/customer conferences) require more resources and thus more budget, especially when they are in-person or hybrid. Looking for the right event platform for 2023?

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