Conferences that Work

JANUARY 13, 2025

Liz Latham , co-founder of Club Ichi and a brilliant event marketer, recently shared an intriguing idea she plans to test to increase attendance at her free events. Having registrants not show up has become a big problem for the meeting industry, especially for free events. Not long ago, registrants would reliably attend events they signed up for, barring unforeseen circumstancesa far cry from today’s reality.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Skift Take: The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cat Davidson is the Director of Customer Experience at EventMobi, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise in event technology and planner success. Having worked directly with thousands of event professionals since 2014, Cat has an intimate understanding of the day-to-day challenges event planners face when implementing new technologies to achieve their event goals.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 7, 2025

In the competitive world of events, a robust sales process is more than just a series of steps – it’s the lifeblood of your business. It’s how you identify, qualify, and convert potential clients into paying customers that boost your bottom line. But even the most carefully crafted, well-intentioned sales processes can have unexpected leaks, leading to dropped leads and missed opportunities.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

From repurposed booth elements, to total departures from the prior year, to noteworthy collabs, and provocative materials, the exhibit and experiential landscape at CES in Las Vegas this week is serving up mainstay vibes and a few surprises. AI is the hot topic again this year, with brands showcasing what place it holds is in their ecosystems and that of their customers, as CES invites attendees to Connect.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to spice up the conversation on sustainable food with an interactive Quiz Show session, Whats New in Food, at Micebook Expo 2025. Hosted by Jo Austin, Sales Director and Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I, alongside Glenda Carlyle, Senior Sales Manager at SEC, this session promises a fresh, engaging take on the most pressing questions about sustainable food trends.

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EventSource

JANUARY 7, 2025

Love, laughter, and joy perfectly describe Samantha and Christophers stunning winter wedding at the luxurious Chateau Le Parc. This breathtaking venue set the stage for their dream celebration, combining timeless sophistication with romantic charm. With the creative touch of Anna Lacivita Designs , every detail reflected the couples love story, while the stunning gallery captured by Mango Studios immortalized their magical day in the most beautiful way.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of AI on the events industry while emphasizing the enduring importance of human connection.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 8, 2025

Following in the footsteps of HPE Discover , Delta became the second brand to ever leverage Sphere for a keynote experience as part of the CES 2025 lineup in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. The much-anticipated live-streamed event was open to some 18,000 trade show attendees and Delta employees, and featured Ed Bastian, Delta ceo, as well as a cast of partners and employees, all helping to explore the apex of customer service and innovation in aviation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. The effects have rippled across the community, touching everyone from hotels, restaurants and event venuesand their hardworking staffto families and individuals who have lost their homes and nearly everything they own.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Event Production Network (EPN), an exclusive networking club open solely to event production companies, has launched. The private network encourages event production companies to meet in person and to talk openly and respectfully to assist in creating better industry standards. The first EPN meeting was held at Event Buyers Live in November and was attended by nine event production companies We Group, Proud Events, The Zoo, Slammin Events, Heartwood Events, Eye of the Storm Events, Go For, We O

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EventSource

JANUARY 13, 2025

Just got engaged and ready to dive head-first into your wedding planning adventure? Or perhaps you’re just looking for inspiration to make your special day unforgettable? Wedding open houses are the perfect opportunity to explore venues, meet industry professionals, and envision how your big day could come to life. We’ve got your round-up of all the wedding open houses happening between January and March.

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EventMB

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia rapidly expands its meetings industry, Western companies are learning that success requires more than just signing contracts it demands a thoughtful and culturally aware approach to business relationships.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Amelia Hay, VP-Startup Programming & Investments, AARP AARP has returned to CES to spotlight the explosive trends in AgeTech and showcase the latest innovations, including the startups and companies in its AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, an ecosystem of investors and other stakeholders working to bring groundbreaking AgeTech to market. The sprawling dual exhibit featured emerging technologies from 24 startups on one side and thought leadership programming on the other.

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Caterease

JANUARY 9, 2025

For decades, buffets have been a favorite choice for events of all sizes. Their appeal lies in offering variety, convenience, and efficiency. Yet, with shifting health standards, changing customer expectations, and evolving event trends, the traditional buffet setup is due for a reinvention. How can catering professionals modernize buffets to meet todays demands and ensure they remain a compelling option?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Identity, a leading brand experience agency within The Human Network, announces the appointment of Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director, marking a significant enhancement to its senior leadership team. Fullard brings extensive industry expertise to Identity, having most recently served as Associate Director of News and Content at Davies Tanner, where he played a key role in developing policy for the UK events industry through The Business of Events, an independent think tank f

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 8, 2025

TranslateAble, the events industrys only dedicated language service agency, further bolstered Excel Londons traffic team recently by providing onsite language professionals during one of its largest trade show build and breakdown operations. WTM London, which attracted a record-breaking number of exhibitors, is one of Excels highest traffic events and presents unique logistical challenges.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of tourist attractions and meeting venues. Multiple events have been postponed, and one convention center has been converted into an evacuation center.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

First-time CES exhibitor Scout Motors made its announcements under the theme, The right balance of touch, tech and connection brings people together. Its a message were seeing play out universally at the show this year in Las Vegas, where technology innovations are often touchless and seamless, inspiring marketers to think beyond talking specs and delivering on spectacular.

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EventSource

JANUARY 14, 2025

When Xuanxuan and Leo promised forever to each other, their love story found the perfect setting at Edgewater Manor. Perched on the shores of Lake Ontario, the venue brought charm and closeness to their romantic summer wedding. With its breathtaking views and cozy stone architecture, it set the stage for a day that was intimate, stylish, and filled with heartfelt moments.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. Through its many initiatives, Britains Greatest Palace, is preserving its rich heritage whilst taking steps to ensure a sustainable future for the Estate. With the themes of conservation, preservation, and restoration, Blenheim Palace has implemented various practices across the wider Estate, including reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, and foste

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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 12, 2025

Unscripted Chats: Tequila, Mistakes, and Work-Life Balance Ive known Addie Graham-Kramer for over a decade, and shes nothing short of amazing. As a key part of our Event Planning Blueprint community, Addie has built her company, The Event Company , into a powerhouse that plans 45+ events annually with a team of over 15 employees. Shes not only a phenomenal entrepreneur but also an inspiring leader in the event planning industry.

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EventMB

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: As CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, some Chinese exhibitors encountered hurdles with U.S. visa denials, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ever wonder what the head of marketing and communications for Panasonic North America and a Czarnowski vp of accounts have to say about CES, experiential marketing, and emojis? We found out through 29 rapid-fire questions asked during a walkabout of the brand’s booth at CES 2025. The result? A behind-the-scenes look thats part insight, part hilarity, part valiant attempt at not smashing into any conference-goers, and 100 percent worth the watch.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 14, 2025

Located at 101 Carrie Cates Court in North Vancouver, The Polygon Gallery is a stunning venue that blends sleek modern architecture with the artistic energy of Vancouvers waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a dynamic setting that sparks creativity, ensures flexibility, and provides event planners with the tools to execute an unforgettable experience.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

EventWell, the UKs leading neurodivergent-led not-for-profit championing neuroinclusion and wellbeing in the events industry, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the EventWell Manifesto and the groundbreaking SensorySafe Accreditation Scheme in 2025. These initiatives are set to transform the landscape of UK events, conferences, exhibitions, and festivals by setting new standards for accessibility and inclusion.

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The MICE

JANUARY 9, 2025

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. Though these initiatives were designed for a mega event, many can be adapted to suit events of any size and across various industries. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Skift Take: Planners are leaving big bucks on the table by not adopting strategic meetings management or at least leveraging the spend of their smaller meetings. Why is that?

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