Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

Inside IACC’s vision for a smarter, greener future in meetings and hospitality Attendees at this years 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, Texas, were in for an exciting experience. Thats why we include speakers on negotiation, influence and professional development. Its all connected. Its essential.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 17, 2025

I stopped drinking and then went back on the road as a speaker, and I started to see what life was like on the other side as an attendee who doesnt drink. Laura Nelson: As a speaker, I go to events for connections, which often take place in the evenings with the black bars. The book is available free to download or purchase via Amazon.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

The Barbican will host Playgrounds In Motion Festival for a second consecutive year on 9th-10th October 2025. Building on the success of the 2024 edition, the 2025 event is expected to host more than 2,000 delegates per day in the Barbican Hall, Cinema 1, and across the foyers.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Meetings Show , the UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community, has given innovators and industry experts an extra week to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. The Meetings Show 2025 co-located with Business Travel Show Europe, will take place on 25-26 June 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

beam is proud to announce the return of its annual Finance Forum, taking place on 9 June 2025 at Leonardo Hinkley Island. Confirmed speakers include experts from NatWest, Needham Insurance, Computer Network Defence Ltd, and Good Business Pays, offering practical insights and strategies tailored to the sector.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What does 2025 hold for the events industry? Lets take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2025! Well continue to see this conversation evolve in 2025. In 2025, well continue to see more activity-based events. When used correctly, AI will continue to help planners and organizers save time and resources in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

3 You Might Want to Rethink That Celebrity Speaker Line Item David Saef, senior vice president and chief instigator at Freeman Company , made planners gasp when he revealed that data shows only 1% of attendees want to see a celebrity keynoteinstead, they classify innovators as their top draw.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

The Global Policy Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 1 April 2025, is an invitation-only event, but delegates can register their interest to attend here. The programme can be viewed here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lime Venue Portfolio and Levy have partnered with the UK & Ireland Chapter of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, as the lead sponsor for the 2025 annual conference, set to take place in Leeds from 2628 February 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Yet as audience expectations shift and technology advances, organisers must rise to the challenges of 2025 or face being left behind particularly as 44% of attendees now deem the use of tech vital for event engagement according to the Freeman report.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

The 2025 corporate Christmas events season is set to be bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever, according to newly released research from The PS Events Group. Our research highlights four key trends shaping corporate Christmas parties and events in 2025. High production doesnt have to mean high cost, says Nicholls.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

On 30 April 2025, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel will host beam s All Members Meeting, with a content-rich agenda tackling some of the industrys most pressing topics.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We build deep connections across sectorsfrom health and science to business and engineeringand bring in keynote speakers, policymakers and subject matter experts to support every event from the bidding stage through to execution. The post From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Read More : From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 This new experience is a great step forward in Air New Zealands future, said Jeremy OBrien, chief commercial officer, as the airline prepares to roll out these changes fleetwide.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 3, 2025

In fact, its a conversation that event marketers have been locked in for the better part of a decaderemember Hersheys Take5 Swag Exchange campaign at SXSW that had attendees trading in unwanted promotional items for Bose speakers, Samsung tablets and dinners at the hottest restaurants? And yes, full-size candy bars were involved.)

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

2025 Trends to Watch Rachel Andrews, global head of meetings and events at Cvent, delivered a fast-paced and future-focused forecast. Tech for Accessibility: With new regulations like the European Accessibility Act coming in June 2025, tech is helping ensure events are more inclusive and accessible for all attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

‘Distilling Excellence’ has been announced as the overarching theme for the upcoming Hotel Leadership Conference 2025, taking place 20-21 January 2025 at Hilton London Bankside.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. Read More : Event Contracts: What to Watch in 2025 “The first thing I do when I review a contract is go through and put dollar signs everywhere that I find a fee or surcharge, so Im sure I captured them all, said Warner.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Venues of Excellence (VOE) Annual Conference 2025 Positive Evolution, was held this year at the recently renovated Imago Venues, Burleigh Court, brought together over 130 industry leaders, professionals, and suppliers for an inspiring celebration of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has confirmed that its annual flagship event, RCPsych International Congress, will take place at ICC Wales in June 2025. The award-winning venue will also host the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2025 as it continues to develop strong relations with the key medical associations sector.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. In-person events are unique, and in 2025 and beyond they are going to plan an even more important role in the word.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When Expo 2025 Osaka opens next April, millions of visitors will rush in to discover innovation from around the world and explore the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Pavilion Build at Expo 2025 Osaka appeared first on Event Marketer. Photos Courtesy of Trahan Architects Have a story idea?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 20, 2025

EXPERIENCEit, the UKs leading celebration of experiential events, has unveiled speakers and global brand exhibitors for its 2025 event which aims to celebrate the rise in a desire for experiential, collaborative, and immersive events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Londons Allianz Stadium, Twickenham is delighted to launch its spring and summer 2025 season, highlighting a variety of outdoor events and corporate hospitality spaces for guests to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and unique outdoor experiences. In addition to these outdoor gems, The Lock combines indoor comfort with the charm of the outdoors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were delighted to welcome such a high standard of speakers and thank them for their time and the expertise they will bring to our show. CHS Leeds will take place at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, 25 th March 2025. Its going to be another brilliant programme.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Londons Allianz Stadium, Twickenham is delighted to launch its spring and summer 2025 season, highlighting a variety of outdoor events and corporate hospitality spaces for guests to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and unique outdoor experiences. In addition to these outdoor gems, The Lock combines indoor comfort with the charm of the outdoors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

From the show floor at IBTM World 2024, we hear from Bo Krger, speaker and meetings designer at Moving Minds. IBTM World will return to Fira, Barcelona on 18-20 November 2025. Bo reveals how stress can be a creative force when harnessed with a ‘yes and’ mindset, inspiring innovation like never before.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Featuring top industry speakers addressing key trends and challenges, alongside a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing essential services and products for the hospitality sector, the conference was a resounding success.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings Incentive Experience at Phoenixs Arizona Biltmore , a Platinum Choice Award-winning property, was a festive way to end the year with the gift of new and renewed connections and a trove of insights that will make 2025 the best event season yet. Author, TEDx programmer, adventure seeker, speaker and proud father Joshua M.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

This annual invitation-only private dinner, which takes place on 31 March the night before TBOEs signature 2025 Global Policy Forum will be held in the Radhakrishnan Room and will celebrate the very best of seasonal British food. The programme featuring the highly influential line up of speakers can be viewed here.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

After a sellout success last year, the 17th edition will take place on 25th February 2025 at the Royal Lancaster […]

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2025

One way PCMA Convening Leaders draws more than 4,000 people to register for a conference at the beginning of the year is by booking high-profile, controversial-in-some-circles speakers such as former U.S. PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat characterized the decision to showcase outspoken speakers as important for health of civil society.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 20, 2025

As we venture into 2025, the event management landscape in the UK is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this blog, we will explore the top event trends for 2025, using case studies to showcase how these trends are already being implemented across the UK.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 9, 2025

The 2025 Canadian Event Awards Gala was a showstopper. Our incredible host, Andrew Phung (Speakers Spotlight), brought warmth, humour, and joy to the stage, setting the tone for a night that was unforgettable from the very first moment. The room pulsed with energy, talent, and wow-factor from start to finish. Curtain Call Inc.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Elizabeth Sage is a certified personal coach, accomplished event strategist and speaker. This understanding shifted how I approach my work and relationships, helping me prioritize tasks and collaborations in alignment with my natural strengths What goal are you pursuing in 2025 that will benefit from your new insights?

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