Conferences that Work

JUNE 3, 2024

In early 2024, I wrote two long, detailed posts ( 1 , 2 ) that explained why using “facial analysis” technology at events is ethically and legally dubious. Now I’ve learned of strong evidence that the core claim of such technology — that it can reliably measure attendee emotions at events — is seriously flawed.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The editors of Event Marketer have unveiled the winners of the 2024 Experience Design Awards, an annual recognition of outstanding event design, innovative builds, interactive tech, and environmental creativity across a wide variety of consumer-targeted and business-to-business event formats.

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EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility. Is that Experience?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 17, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Festival and Outdoor Events Guide, the ultimate resource for event organisers. This comprehensive guide is designed to be your one-stop shop for sourcing new suppliers, discovering the latest industry trends, and staying informed on critical issues such as sustainability and accessibility.

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EventSource

JUNE 20, 2024

As we step toward a vibrant 2024 summer, the world of Toronto catering is abuzz with exciting new culinary trends and delicacies. id=4458 [link] => [link] [internalLink] => [link] [title] => en Ville Event Design and Catering [logo] => /listings/enVilleEventDesignandCatering/logo/logo.png?v=3978

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A Greener Future (AGF) will join forces with the UK Festival Awards for the 18th year to present The UK Greener Festival Award 2024.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 29, 2024

” — Merijn van Buuren question via LinkedIn, July 17, 2024 Ken Jennings: Right! Thousands of event professionals have purchased Event Crowdsourcing and The Power of Participation. They’ve beefed up their event design toolkits with the tools to tackle the hardest event design jobs.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

How can planners help their attendees to feel a sense of genuine belonging through their event design? Whats the business case for having consistent wellness programming in events? The health and wellness stories of 2024 have the answers. trillion industry, Stevens explains, the wellness industry has become a $1.8

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2023

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace, the home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its vibrant new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 Conference and event planners looking to use these creative new spaces are now able to work with the venue’s team, […]

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. If used wisely, AI undeniably holds great value to offer all sorts of possibilities for next-gen meetings and event planners.”

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

” —Excerpts from the Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees. © Freeman 2024. Most event owners know that these expressed wants and needs are important. But what most event owners don’t know is how to satisfy them. In-person, online, and hybrid. What do my clients think?

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EventMB

JANUARY 17, 2024

Skift Take: President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Mayim Bialik were all keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Were these controversial choices worth the risk? Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Skift Take: In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, Caroline Godden, global brand leader at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, discusses how creating experiences that maximize opportunities can create connections during meetings. Colette Edenborough Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CLEANPOWER 2024 will continue to present a sustainability sponsorship and look at further ways to have sustainability at the core of their event design. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note! The post Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventmobi

JULY 25, 2024

Whether located around your annual meeting or as a standalone event, workshops can be an effective way to supercharge engagement. According to the 2024 edition of MCI’s Association Engagement Index , two-thirds of association members regularly access the content organizations produce.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Book: Intentional Event Design , by Tahira Endean Event design has never been more relevant. As we saw the entire industry quickly pivot from in-person to online events, we learned that successful events are not as much about the technology you use, as it is about the purpose and intention behind it.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Contact Us Name (Required) First Last Organization Email (Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Course Interest - Check off the courses you are interested in registering for in 2023 (select as many as you'd like). We'll email you as soon as we open registration.

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2024

Inflatable event structure specialist Evolution Dome has announced it has been chosen by The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT) to provide its temporary structures to the 2024 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, on 19 – 21 July 2024.

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EventMB

AUGUST 14, 2024

Snoop Dogg did more than show up at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The post How Snoop Dogg’s Role at the 2024 Paris Olympics Can Inspire Event Planners appeared first on Skift Meetings. He dominated coverage of the Games. Global marketers need to break through a lot of static and NBC was successful with this duo,” said Felsher.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2024

The panel topics and first speakers at Vision: 2025’s Sustainable Events Summit (SES) have been confirmed, returning to the Showman’s Show for its 9th edition, on Wed 23rd October 2024.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

According to Hyve, HLTH USA is now the company’s largest event by revenue. HLTH USA 2024 wrapped up on Oct. Impact XM also recently acquired Enigma Creative Solutions , an exhibition and event design agency headquartered in the United Kingdom. Company Updates Hyve Group acquired HLTH Inc.,

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Event Industry News is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for two of the industry’s most anticipated events: Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, we invited industry experts to offer their insights, tips and trends to help planners create the best event possible. Allowing attendees to explore these wellness options within the event space shows them that they arent just warm bodies in a room but co-creators of a memorable experience.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2024 miaList, having received a record-breaking number of nominations for a third consecutive year.

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Event Industry News

MAY 22, 2024

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has opened entries for the 2024 ABPCO Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate best practices within the association and not-for-profit conference and events industry.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Budget 2024, which was presented in the House of Commons today. The mia’s chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, said on the following areas: Growth “It is welcome news that the economy is expected to grow by 0.8% this year and 1.9%

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Elena Brandt, the founder of a market research startup called Besample , was excited to attend the Y Combinator Female Founders Conference 2024 , in August. Childcare Inspires What many saw as a step forward was the very first nursery for Olympic and Paralympic parent athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Allyson Felix, a U.S.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation of the UK’s events industry, is pleased to announce the findings of its anticipated UK Events Report 2024.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Voting has opened to determine which of the Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) finalists will earn a coveted place on its 2024 miaList. Now in its fourteenth year, this prestigious roll of honour celebrates exceptional teams that consistently go above and beyond, driving success within their organisations.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Budget 2024, which was presented in the House of Commons yesterday.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

UK charity Hospitality Action has launched their industrywide 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week today, Monday 13 May. It’s more than two years since Hospitality Action last ran a sector-wide Wellbeing survey. One of Hospitality […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

FIXR surveyed 5,000 event organisers and attendees to learn about their 2023 experiences and reflections, and predictions for 2024.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s informal because I only list events I hear about, a minuscule fraction of the unconferences people hold every day. Even so, the calendar lists hundreds of events. For example, as I write this the May 2024 listing includes events in Vienna, Austria; Raleigh, North Carolina; and two in Nepal.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Exhibit 3Sixty has been chosen as the logistics contractor for Hillhead 2024, at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, June 25-27, 2024. Hillhead is the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, with over 60,000m² of saleable space and a total site area of approximately 175,000 m².

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Conferences that Work

JULY 1, 2024

PSFG has a deep appreciation for the importance of meeting design. ” —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. I get feedback!

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