EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 2024 categories were once again split across three distinct criteria groups: Hotels Other suppliers Tech Providers Following a scoring review by our independent judging panel , the winners of the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards have now been confirmed. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ExCeL London and CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, have today announced they are to expand their successful partnership culminating in the two staging 20 events every year until the end of 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

One of its ballrooms doubles in size, and across the property, visitors will see new infrastructure, including meeting room tech. Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. The grand renovation adds a 12,000-square-foot covered outdoor terrace with views of downtown.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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Python Events

AUGUST 17, 2021

However, the COVID 19 pandemic has pushed the industry leaders to pivot tech enablement at the root level. of executives are willing to pay up to $5000 for tech needed to organise events. It is no surprise that the event management software industry is expected to witness a 10% CAGR growth during 2021- 2026 as per IMARC.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Example : A software company hosts an annual tech conference where developers learn about the latest programming tools. Inviting well-known speakers from top tech companies attracts more attendees and boosts the companys reputation in the industry. Example : A tech startup has an event to launch their new AI home assistant.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2022

billion for the industry by 2026, we must talk about the right way to live stream your event today. Add Some Tech. If you’re working with a low budget, you can add some tech to your phone and successfully enhance the video footage to make it more professional. Most of the tech you get for your phone, like microphones, etc.,

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is expected that the events industry will generate employment at the rate of 11% from 2016 to 2026. The following data showcase the significance of events industry in the global economy: a) In the U.S., b) As per data published by the U.S. c) It is expected that the global event management market will worth 8.5

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In addition to visiting a world of destinations, hotels and tech suppliers, attendees took in 1,600 education sessions on the show floor and another 1,600 nuggets of wisdom were delivered to those who came in a day early for Meeting Professionals International (MPI)’s Smart Monday. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026.

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Management Events

AUGUST 1, 2022

In fact, Gartner predicts that about 25% of people will spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026. Though companies like Meta seem to be leading the charge in creating the future of the metaverse, Leonhard noted that the tech giant should be disconnected from the debate of the metaverse in general.

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Python Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

trillion by 2026 – just…stopped. Modern tech can give people surprising new ways to come together, as we’ve all learned in recent months. The estimated $1.1 trillion global live event industry – which had been growing by 10 per cent year over year and was projected to hit $2.3 And it hasn’t gotten much better since.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Event technology statistics Since InGo’s platform is the #1 tool for scalable professional referral marketing, we had to start with some tech stats. There is no doubt that technology such as event apps and software can improve event planning and optimize results. billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 16.71

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Event technology statistics Since InGo’s platform is the #1 tool for scalable professional referral marketing, we had to start with some tech stats. 97% of marketers in the tech industry use agenda features in their event app ( EventMB , 2020). billion by 2026 ( Mordor Intelligence ). Event apps. Event apps.

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Nunify

MARCH 16, 2022

But thanks to the modern, tech-driven world that we live in, tools, software, and technologically advanced platforms have made event management a breeze. billion by 2026. However, managing these facets manually can be a huge challenge. The global event management software market value is estimated to be a whopping USD 6.4

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Nunify

MARCH 8, 2024

Now, let’s dive deeper into how this tech can improve your mobile event app. Gartner predicts that by 2026, these chatbots could reduce agent labor costs by $80 billion , showcasing their efficiency and the economic benefits they bring. Key Takeaways Is AI just hype ? Not anymore.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

“Strategic Move Aims to Enhance Accessibility, Sustainability, and Growth Opportunities for Event Professionals” Contract complete at World Market Center, Las Vegas, Event Tech Live (ETL), the leading global platform for event technology professionals, is excited to announce the relocation of its U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 11, 2022

Beyond that, the securing of the MLB All-Star game and FIFA World Cup in 2026 will help us tell our story. We are one of the top tech hubs in the world with a thriving life sciences sector that is on par with Boston and Silicon Valley. Vision Statement: We are keenly focused on the opening of Summit Building in 2023.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Technology Gold category celebrates the success of hi-tech creators, recognising the power of innovation and the productivity gains that come with harnessing technology, both existing and emerging. You often hear about the success of Wellington tech companies, but Arlo is one of the more under-reported ones.

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Python Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

trillion by 2026 – just…stopped. Modern tech can give people surprising new ways to come together, as we’ve all learned in recent months. The estimated $1.1 trillion global live event industry – which had been growing by 10 per cent year over year and was projected to hit $2.3 And it hasn’t gotten much better since.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 30, 2022

Smart Events utilise data-driven tech to enhance value at every touchpoint during in-person events. Gartner research estimates that 25% of people will spend at least an hour every day in the metaverse by 2026 – whether for work, shopping, education, socialising or entertainment. A threat from Big Tech?

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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2022

In the traditionally wide angle lens/’broad reach is best’ approach to trade awards, the ETA’s singular focus shines a sought after light on the massive market that sits under its simple title – event management software is a growing market and is expected to be worth $14.1bn by 2026 making the likes of Evessio and the Event Technology Awards (..)

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Terminal 6 at JFK The new Terminal 6 is a public-private partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners which is developing the new terminal in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028.

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BizBash

MARCH 16, 2018

NORTH AMERICAN 2026 WORLD CUP BID FEATURES 23 CITIES: Cities including New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto, Miami.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

An AI Spark Puppy cuddling PCMAs events industry-optimized AI tool , Spark was center stage in the Tech Lounge. In 2026, PCMA will celebrate Convening Leaders 70 th anniversary in the city where the conference began, Philadelphia. This is a tool to make us more productive so we arent wasting time doing mundane tasks, he said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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. Making Connections.

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