article thumbnail

Key Takeaways from MPI and SITE’s Global Meetings Industry Day Livestream

Smart Meetings

Adapt your approach: Use that research to shape everything from your agenda and speakers to food choices and communication styles. Research before you plan: Understanding your audiences culture, values and preferences is the first step in creating an event that truly resonates.

Meetings 244
article thumbnail

The National Gallery Showcases Stunning Transformation for Film’s Most Inspirational Icons at BAFTA Nominees’ Party

Prestige Events Magazine

Room 32 hosted a Don Julio bar with DJ booth and small stage where singer Mabel delivered a performance to a recorded track, complemented by strategically placed speakers and uplighters.

2026 147
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

Smart Meetings

Third party legwork can consist of registration, promotional items, air manifest, air bookings, transportation, food and beverage, audiovisual production, collection of information, collection of speaker notes, agendas, and on-site logistics. Compression of the market is huge. The larger groups are booking out at three to five years now.

article thumbnail

NAMM: Harmonizing Innovation

Smart Meetings

Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026. SM: For the opening breakfast discussion with NAMM CEO John Mlynczak, I was very impressed by the choice of speakers. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. What made this destination an ideal location for NAMM?

article thumbnail

THE TIME TO MEET PHILADELPHIA IS NOW!

Smart Meetings

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in Philadelphia, making the city a bucket list destination for your attendees.

2026 130
article thumbnail

What is Event Marketing: Key Concepts, Proven Strategies, Examples and Tips

Eventtia

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested. Summarize FAQs & Bios : Get session synopses, speaker bios, or event guides in an instant.

article thumbnail

4 Ways To Improve Event Apps Using Artificial Intelligence

Nunify

Using this data, AI can tailor recommendations for sessions, speakers, and workshops to each attendee. Moreover, AI can send personalized push notifications to attendees about schedule changes, speaker substitutions, or room swaps. Not anymore. Conversational chatbots are like having a personal event assistant in your pocket.