Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

How the meetings industry is celebrating #GMID2023 Destinations across the United States are showing just how much #meetingsmatter. This year marks the sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), hosted by U.S. It’s so vital that it’s worth celebrating, read below see ways meeting profs are doing just that.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Nominate the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. We’ll calculate the results and feature the top-rated speakers in the July issue of Smart Meetings.

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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. But that is just one of the reasons why meeting professionals will be flocking to Columbus in January. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. 9 and beyond.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Let’s Grow at the 2023 Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11, in Las Vegas. Emotional ROI Meeting managers and internal events superstars—we see you. Speaking of budgets, our editors asked six event marketers how they’re making the most of event budgets in 2023. The first thing is to prioritize. You can’t do everything.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. In 2023, you can expect to see: . In order to make sure events have maximum impact in 2023, event profs need to look into innovative ideas and event trends now. 1) Experience-First Events. 6) Increased Focus on Diversity and Inclusivity.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

And with 2023 just around the corner, you need to be ready for what’s in store. And it’s an event industry trend that’s expected to grow in 2023. But there’s another reason that hybrid events will be one of the big 2023 event trends. Event attendees’ desire to meet in person is record high.

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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. The enemy of success is not failure, but comfort,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

s exhibit at CES 2023, Jan. Andrew” was a full volumetric character within the space who was panicking and shouting as the intensity grew, aided by the room’s 3D sound speakers projecting noises from all angles of footsteps and glass breaking. Movie magic permeated every corner of Canon U.S.A.’s

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

If there is one thing Ive learned over lo these many years of booking and representing speakers, its that someone always needs something. Read More : Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, You Feeling Stressed? Christa Haberstock is the founder of See Agency , a leader in speaker management with nearly three decades of expertise.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2023

Last week I attended the National Speakers Association’s (NSA) Annual Meeting, Influence 2023. Many of these can be replicated for improving your annual meeting results. Know what goals your annual meeting best amplifies and use it as a filter for your content strategy decisions. They did not disappoint.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. Meanwhile, 50 second-prize winners received a Ketel One Botanical Spritz festival kit that featured items like a portable outdoor speaker, acrylic glassware and ice molds. Now, ready to see how sponsors struck a chord?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

The event app is live, hundreds of appointments have been pre-booked, and The Meetings Show 2023 is now just a week away. Quality hosted buyers The Meetings Show attracts a high calibre of hosted buyers and this year is no exception. See the full programme here.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 31, 2023

The newest Speaking Industry Benchmark Report is out with details on this year’s hot topics, what speakers are charging (and what planners are paying), and more. Demand is hot for speakers who address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. For speakers with more than 10 years of experience, the average fee is $16,659. •

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Megan Henshall, global event solutions, strategic lead at Google and co-lead of the Google Experience Institute (Google Xi) spoke to Smart Meetings about her pioneering work in neuroinclusive event design. Lucky for you, Smart Meetings was there furiously taking notes to bring his expertise back to you. In 2023, U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally. We will be much stronger, more efficient and innovative in 2023 as a result! Director of Meetings, MGMA. Megan Finnell.

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Annual Conference 2023 marked a new beginning after two years of planning under pandemic conditions. To bring this strategy to life,embedding the associations member meeting within a creative and dynamic event format requires thoughtful planning.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, 64% of associations believe members join to network with others in the field. A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. In fact, networking is one of the biggest reasons members join organizations! What is a Networking Event?

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! You might meet a new friend, business contact, or something in between. The Event Planner EXPO offers Speaker Series and Fireside Chats (discussion panels) on the trade show floor. Catersource + the Special Event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nominate Your Favorite Supplier for Smart Meetings’ Catalyst Awards Did your contact at the destination where you brought your last event go above and beyond to help you solve problems and find space? Nominate that person for a Smart Meetings 2023 Catalyst Award. Did your AV partner bring the wow? Nominate Now!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. You have to give them balance.”

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 10, 2023

We’re here to help with a list of the upcoming trends for 2023! That’s the name of the game for 2023. This way you can have an outstanding year of growth in 2023! In 2023 this will be no different. . The biggest trend for 2023 is eco-friendly events. Two-in-one fun! Don’t be afraid. . It’s all in the numbers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, once a stalwart of conference engagements, the tech industry saw a 15% decrease in early registrations in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. As face-to-face meetings became challenging, virtual conferences and webinars became the norm. This can be done through: Surveys asking for topic or speaker suggestions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

As the importance of wellness offerings in meetings and events continues to rise, so does the expectation from attendees. By continuing to design meetings with purpose and intentionality, we can discover the many opportunities all around us to elevate wellness in meetings in a new and fresh way.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events. in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events. Looking ahead to Q2 of 2023, it is forecast to be a tricky period for the industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

But when a powerful group of Smart Women in Meetings Award winners came together at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for a day of education, personalized experiences and a full-glam gala, fun was also on the agenda. Meanwhile, Rainmaking speaker Precious L. Shared commitments have staying power.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Authentic connections made with respect paved the way for business getting done The most important deliverable for a meeting is that everyone feels welcome. Smart Meetings Inclusive Experience at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa this week started with the hospitality basics. Everything else depends on that. His parting tip?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 22, 2024

For a brief moment, virtual meetings became the center of the event universe pretty much out of necessity. And in-person events of all kinds are thriving— concerts leaped back in a big way in 2023, for example, and 69% of event planners surveyed by PCMA Convene expect increased in-person attendance over the next couple of years.

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