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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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

AUGUST 27, 2024

The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024.

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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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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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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Now, SEPHORiA is a global event designed to welcome beauty lovers everywhere. So we’ve never intended SEPHORiA to exist in one market, exclusively. The decision to expand to Atlanta was simply a natural one, and, quite frankly, [selecting] a new market each year is something that our clients look forward to.”

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts. This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2023. You can get the full guide here.

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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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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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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2024

The Meetings Show 2024 has opened registration for its Hosted Buyer Programme and is inviting event planners from the UK and Europe to apply.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is seeking submissions for its 2024 content programme.  Submissions are also welcomed from […]

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The wait is almost over – The Meetings Show 2024 kicks off at ExCeL London next week, and final preparations are in full swing for what promises to be THE must-attend event for #eventprofs this summer. Other meetings industry professionals are welcome to attend by purchasing a non-buyer visitor ticket.

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EventMB

AUGUST 14, 2024

Snoop Dogg did more than show up at the 2024 Paris Olympics. You may not have the Olympic-sized budget NBC had, but there’s plenty from that playbook for meeting professionals to emulate. “If The post How Snoop Dogg’s Role at the 2024 Paris Olympics Can Inspire Event Planners appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, the negative impact of waste generated at events on the environment has been an ongoing concern and challenge in the industry. On average, events produce 2.5 This can have a ripple effect that extends far beyond the event itself. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note!

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Meetings Show has started the search to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry as it opens applications to its 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent programme.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 19, 2024

The Meetings Show has unveiled the 10 winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2024, the initiative championing emerging talent within the meetings and events industry. The 10 winners of Tomorrow’s […]

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Event Industry News

JULY 23, 2024

Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Over one-third of respondents report increases of over 25%, and 80% of respondents expect further spending increases in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. Virtuoso author and entrepreneur Felipe Gomez shared the importance of practice for musicians and meeting professionals. “We

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. Martin, welcome!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

These can be simple, serene spaces equipped with comfortable seating and calming elements, offering a peaceful retreat from the event’s hustle and bustle. Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. We invite you to submit an idea for an informative session, sharing meeting expertise or research that can help event professionals to succeed.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since 1992, I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of conferences and thousands of meetings. From small, high-level, high-stakes get-togethers to association regional and national meetings of every size. ” —Excerpts from the Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees. © Freeman 2024.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2024

The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community – has unveiled an enriching knowledge programme jam-packed with sessions designed to empower event professionals to think, connect, plan and live differently.

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Event Industry News

JULY 4, 2024

Confidence in the future growth and sustainability of the business meetings and events sector is returning, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) latest mia Insights.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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Event Industry News

MAY 21, 2024

IACC, the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The answer: Creative ideas for their events. That’s why we worked with our group of panelists to gather up our best examples of stage design and corporate event ideas for 2024 and beyond. Our ideas fell into three categories: Design, Logistics, and Entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI 22nd, 2024! Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science.

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