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. The post Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange appeared first on Smart Meetings. Its essential.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Gregg Dukofsky, Interactive Entertainment Group TOP TECH TRENDS YOU’RE BETTING ON FOR 2025 Looking ahead to 2025, three main trends are reshaping the event landscape: mixed reality, gamification, and robotics. Mixed reality is emerging as a game-changer for engaging tech-savvy attendees.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2025

Its business as usual at the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, but the 38 th annual event, March 7-15, may mark the end of an era for the tentpole. For 2025, a few new titles were added to the experience, including Happy Face, in addition to the return of fan favorites. Read the full case study here.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2025

For 2025, we asked Dominguez for his insight into what planners should know in the new year. Working More Efficiently With AI In 2024, planners explored how AI could enhance their work, and 2025 is no different. Read More : Event Tech: Audiovisual Staffing AV remains a costly line item for planners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is calling for innovators and industry experts 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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Event Marketer

MARCH 28, 2025

Interactive Creative Sessions EMS 2025 will kick off in style with an interactive morning keynote delivered by global creativity expert and author Phil Hansen. The Hall of Ideas Get inspired and explore hands-on demos of all the latest event products and services, from event tech to structures to furnishings, in the Hall of Ideas.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

By Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm (previously Allseated) This time last year, the Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (Jan 2024) showed a surge in event tech investment with 46% of planners intending to increase their tech spending, despite a cost-conscious environment. People want to see a space before committing time to visit it in person.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Bryan Roe, SensoryCo WHAT ARE KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR 2025? From pure tech like AI that helps create increasingly personalized and adaptive experiences, to the inclusion of tech devices like Wearables, to offering digital ownership through NFTs. DO WE NEED TECH TO ENGAGE THE SENSES? WHAT IS NEW AT SENSORYCO FOR 2025?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Matthew Byrne, Byrne Production Services TOP TECH PRODUCTION TRENDS YOU’RE BETTING ON FOR 2025? I definitely think this will continue in 2025. HOW SHOULD EVENT MARKETERS BE LOOKING AT PRODUCTION BUDGETS IN 2025? BIGGEST EVENT TECH MISTAKES YOU STILL SEE? HOW ARE YOU BRINGING AI TO THE EVENT INDUSTRY?

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

The faade of the BMW experience at CES 2025 might have been a lock-box design, an unveiling of a top-secret announcement, and the feeling that attendees would be given exclusive access to something extraordinary. Between the build, the program, the tech, and the chill vibes outside, we call this experience a CES showstopper.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 5, 2025

Such was the case for financial technology platform Adyen, which, with the help of its merchant partners, leveraged a widespread presence at NRF 2025 to give customers and prospects hands-on experience with its omnichannel payment solutions.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

And for events specifically, optimism abounds, as 66 percent of meeting planners expect travel spending to grow in the future with a majority of events taking place in-person this year, according to the Amex GBT 2025 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. Companies continue to leverage AI tools for smart travel planning in 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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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Ideal Home Show, in partnership with La Redoute, which has been a cornerstone of British culture since 1908, is set to return to Olympia London from 21 st March to 6 th April 2025. From securing exhibitors to curating exciting features, we leave no detail to chance Whats in store for the 2025 show?

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Suppliers offering seamless tech solutions, like high-quality streaming services, collaborative tools, and strong Wi-Fi infrastructure, will remain top of mind for planners balancing in-person and virtual attendees. The post Trending Insights: 3 Key Trends Shaping the Meetings Industry in 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

The Nash Casino Taps UrVenue for Seamless Sports Entertainment Bookings New Hampshires largest charitable gaming venue, The Nash Casino , has partnered with tech company UrVenue to simplify how guests book everything from premium game-day seating to golf simulator bays. carrier service to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Adelaide.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning. Who is in charge of it?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals expressing confidence in its future and noting planned increases in meetings budgets, as revealed in the 14th Annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast by Amex GBT Meetings & Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Just a day later, Stephen will be delivering both a presentation at Event Tech Live, and a smaller focus group. The speech will first address ‘Personalisation – From Broken Promise to Driver of Equitable Engagement’ before the roundtable again delves more into new thinking and ideas around the subject. These are big opportunities.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As technology continues to advance, this guide is designed to connect you with the latest tools, trends, and providers in event technology. Whether you’re an event organiser, supplier, or venue, this guide is packed with essential insights and resources for building memorable, innovative, and efficient events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference centre, has been chosen to host the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians’ (BIALL) annual conference in 2025. AI & Legal Tech – 1 Year on: updates on AI & legal tech trends. The Legal Information Profession; its Leadership and all levels of staff.

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Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

From the best event tech, to the coolest venues, to the most exciting host cities, to sustainability partners, measurement partners and even best places to work—the event industry is vast and changing quickly. Fave Event Tech: The most essential, game-changing technologies of 2024 and 2025.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 17, 2025

The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition brought more than 28,000 healthcare and tech leaders from around the world to the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6, to explore the latest in healthcare innovation and the future of digital health. Nostalgia definitely met whats next in tech here.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At the foundation of Quests new event strategy was distinctive, artistic branding that immersed participants in a visual journey across the NXT FY25 experience , in addition to a high-energy, music festival-themed kickoff called X-Fest and a rage room, where employees could grab an NXT-branded baseball bat and smash old tech.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

Bill Walshe Talks Sphere Fresh off an innovative keynote from Delta Air Lines at this years CES tech event at Las Vegas Convention Center, Bill Walshe, executive vice president of Sphere Entertainment Group, spoke about Spheres placement in Las Vegas as a premier entertainment venue.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 21, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens THIS TECH BRAND SNIFFED OUT A NEW WAY TO DISTRIBUTE SCENT Este Lauder Companies is poised to shake up the luxury home fragrance game thanks to new scent technologyand the implications for the experiential marketing world look promising. Oh, and the Ravens made it (artificially) snow each day.

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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. Key Features to Look for in Event Registration Tech Choosing the right registration technology is about matching your event needs.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Siemens, in partnership with Freemans A/V team and agency, Sparks, brought a reimagined exhibit to CES 2025 that was based on the insights collected at its award-winning CES 2024 exhibit and throughout the year. How can data transform a trade show exhibit into a powerful driver of brand awareness, engagement, and ROI?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Manage budgets effectively Event planners are being challenged to do more with less in 2025 as a squeeze on budgets and rising costs sweep across the sector. We have already established that budgets are tighter yet demands are rising, so finding a venue that provides robust tech support can be a game changer.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Worcestershire, March 2025 Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Skift Take: January kicked off 2025 with a flurry of strategic moves in event tech, from major acquisitions in group dining and virtual events to AI-powered product launches. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive. 2025 lands in Houston, Texas, Dec. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. Thats how we learn where our edges are.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to BCD Meeting & Events Whats Trending 2025 , event marketers can use AI to tailor event experiences by using attendee data to create custom agendas and personalized communication. Todays consumers crave hyper-personalized experiences that take their unique needs, preferences and interests into account.

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). Collision will rebrand to Web Summit Vancouver and relocate to the city from Toronto in 2025. Cargill Philanthropies.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Choose 2 Rent, a leader in innovative technology solutions for the events industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving event technology forward by signing on as the Headline Sponsor for Event Tech Live (ETL) London 2025.

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