Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Contingency plan, A, B & C: iStock Credit: Andrii Dodonov Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event. It served as a very successful plan B.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Cramer reports that “Between the Conference Blocks, Conference Sessions, and Labs, there were literally 11 different ways for every attendee to experience every hour of the three day event.”. For an example of just how extreme event personalization can get, consider the C2 Montréal 2018 event – attended by more than 7,000 participants.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 21, 2023

Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. That might mean an annual conference for an association, ongoing workshops or continuing education, or nonprofit fundraising events.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Networking opportunities Networking and making new connections are two of the biggest reasons why people choose to attend conferences. Here are 8 different examples: Conferences typically bring together a minimum of a hundred people to explore a topic or theme over the course of a few days. when they’re held in person.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Organizing a medical conference that brings results can be stressful. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best medical conference apps to ensure you come away with actionable HCP insights and invaluable connections to drive your business forward. Want to jump straight to the list of the best medical conference apps?

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 9, 2023

But as the events industry overwhelmingly reverted back to in-person conferences as soon as restrictions were lifted , event professionals have been left wondering: Is there a way to keep that momentum going year-round? For example, run webinars featuring upcoming speakers, or publish blog interviews with high-profile attendees or speakers.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In-person events have certainly made a comeback in 2023 after nearly 3 years of virtual-only. 14 reviews) #2 Cvent Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report and a Market Leader in Research In Action’s Vendor Selection Matrix Report – Marketing Event Management: The Top Global Vendors 2023.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

2023 has come to an end, and that means taking time to reflect on the year’s wins, challenges, highlights, and personal victories. For us at Expo Pass, it means looking back at the top event planning articles in 2023. Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. 2023 saw massive growth in sustainable practices.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Every year WTM strives to make the conference programme indispensable.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Now, customers who have been using the video conferencing platform to host online events, conferences, meetings, or live streams, have to find a new way of connecting with virtual audiences. On August 8, 2023, Verizon ann ounced that it would sunset BlueJeans in the first half of 2024.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 4, 2024

When planning a conference or other large event for your association, determining how to engage attendees from start to finish is essential for success. According to Getting Attention , Facebook is the top ROI-generating social media site as of 2023, with Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok all tied for second place.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

See section 14 in the Guidelines adopted on April 26, 2023 [ link ]. In addition, to bolster his case, Moutafis does a selective quote of section 14 in the Guidelines adopted on April 26, 2023. ” Again, the “you” is any entity but Zenus. But I’d be happy to meet in a public moderated discussion with Zenus.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 1, 2024

All the conferences I design and facilitate have a time and place for participants to share their experiences. ” —Extract from an interview with Cath Thompson of Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG) by Alec Saelens on January 25, 2024 Rachel contracted me in 2022 for design consultation on PSFG’s first online peer conference.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Research In Action has released the Vendor Selection Matrix Report – Marketing Event Management: The Top Global Vendors 2023. For example, registration, badges, speaker/sponsor management, content management. And we’re delighted to announce that SpotMe has been named a Market Leader.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. As a result, many are cautious about allocating funds to nonessential activities like conferences.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. The same goes for the professional services field, where partner/customer conferences, sales kickoffs, academies, and onboarding are popular types of in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Although all meeting types are expecting increased attendance in 2023, in-person meetings in particular are expected to see the greatest. More Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2024

Julia Gräßer guides Convening EMEA 2023 participants in a meditation during the events’ closing session in Copenhagen, Denmark. If we really want to create events, conferences, and experiences that change behavior and leave our delegates better off than when they arrive, we need artfully designed closing keynotes.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. Will recommendations around sessions and speakers and people that you should meet get smarter and more personalized?

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Let’s Grow at the 2023 Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11, in Las Vegas. Speaking of budgets, our editors asked six event marketers how they’re making the most of event budgets in 2023. New Work Flows Without a doubt, event marketers across the board are faced with shorter timelines, tighter budgets and new faces.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Kennedy

APRIL 4, 2024

ALHI hosted its prestigious 2023 Executive Exchange Conference at the Fairmont from March 19th to March 22nd. This exclusive event brought together 300 key decision-makers and leaders from renowned organizations for a program filled with valuable insights, inspiring speakers, recreational activities, and networking opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The event included a variety of speakers, including Gregg Caren, president and CEO for Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Lee-Jung Kim, service design experience lead for Pfizer Biopharma Group, and two panels that discussed the current trends in the meeting industry and why meetings matter and solutions for current challenges.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

INBOUND, HubSpot’s annual Boston-based conference connecting business, marketing and sales professionals familiar with its marketing software, welcomed 11,000 global attendees Sept. The post Take a Tour of INBOUND 2023: Wearable Tech, Accessibility and Communities appeared first on Event Marketer. Agency : Agency EA.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. Luckily, there are some innovative tech ideas that you can incorporate into your next virtual event to ensure your audience remains attentive, interacts with the speaker, and leaves inspired.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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The MICE

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. It’s scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. Yes Theory speakers Thomas Barg and Ammar Kandil will share secrets for embracing uncertainty to reach your full potential. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It didn’t always go by the name Leaders Conference. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual 2023 conference at Nashville’s Music City Center with a change in how it approaches the in-person event. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Is it a one-day conference, or a multi-day convention? Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion. Plan speakers, panelists, and entertainment. Format: How will attendees experience the event?

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

The first example features a virtual conference with meaningful sponsorship level names. Event 1: GitHub Universe 2020 GitHub Universe 2020 is a virtual conference that brings together tens of thousands of people to explore the future of software development, and the tools that will help us get there.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

The first day of the hospitality conference held at NYU earlier this week discussed the growing trend of returning to travel, at times exceeding pre-pandemic rates. Tisch Center of Hospitality in the NYU School of Professional Studies is the ideal host for a conference discussing today’s trends in the travel industry. Jonathan M.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dame Kelly Holmes among keynote speakers and BAFTA award-winning television presenter, Claudia Winkleman, announced as MC for industry conference next month Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has announced the keynote speaker line-up for its customer and industry event technology conference, Cvent CONNECT (..)

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 13, 2023

january 2023 is here and its time to start planning your next conference. gone are the days of assuming every conference will be an in-person event as post pandemic life has highlighted the benefits of hybrid and virtual events. january 2023 is here and its time to start planning your next conference.

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