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ARVO Conference in Seattle Opened Eyes to Lingering International Travel Challenges

Smart Meetings

Long wait times and inflationary pressure linger at in-person-only medical meeting The arrival in Seattle of 11,631 attendees for the 2024 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ( ARVO ) conference in May was the culmination of a logistical struggle to return to bringing the world of eye doctors together at 2019 levels.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024.

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How to Make Virtual Events More Interactive and Engaging

Attendease

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. between 2023 and 2030, according to Grand View Research statistics. Virtual events offer convenience, cost savings, flexibility, and far fewer overheads and logistics to manage.

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Are Your Events Evolving for Gen Z? Top Findings from Freeman’s 2024 Event Organizer Trends Report

Event Marketer

By 2030, Gen Z will account for 35 percent of the workforce, right behind Millennials (40 percent) and overtaking Gen X (20 percent) and Boomers (5 percent). And census data shows an “acceleration” happening right now as the next generation is poised to represent 75 percent of the workforce within the next five years.

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Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide: Sustainable Development Goals & Events

Event Industry News

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly created the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in which 17 goals were created. All member states of the UN have adopted the agenda with the aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The ways you can design your event with the SDGs in mind are endless!

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IACC announces partnership with Svenska Möten

Prestige Events Magazine

– Association quadruples footprint in Sweden – IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced a partnership with Sweden’s leading meetings expert, Svenska Möten.

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New whitepaper: The Definitive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence in your Event Strategy

Eventscase Blog

billion by 2030. DOWNLOAD THE WHITEPAPER NOW About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. Want to know more about how to implement artificial intelligence at events in your strategy?

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