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beam, the association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector, has announced that Will Greenwood MBE , Rugby World Cup winner and respected commentator, will join the speaker line-up at the 2025 Annual Forum, taking place 3-4 July at Novotel London West. Greenwood, known for his inspiring insights on leadership, teamwork and high performance under pressure, will speak on day one of the Forum in a fireside chat hosted by Nick Gold, Managing Director of Speaker’s Corner –
A rainy forecast didn’t stop revelers from showing up in droves to New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the annual Governors Ball music festival, June 6-8, for a weekend of music, curated f&b and playful activations. Across three days, festivalgoers not only got to enjoy performances by 60-plus artists, including headliners like Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier—they could engage with more than 30 sponsors vying for their attention with a host of tactics and touchpoints.
Lime Venue Portfolio is set to release the third and final edition of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series, with the ‘G’ Guide making its debut at The Meetings Show. The comprehensive guides, released over the past year, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers.
Between visa delays, travel bans, and heightened scrutiny at airports, U.S.-based event professionals are rethinking how their events can attract, support, and retain international attendees.
Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead
Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.
In this episode of What One Thing? , Smart Meetings’ Vice President and Editorial Director JT Long sits down with Shawn Pierce, President of Strategic Events, Meetings & Incentives at MCI-USA, to trace his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings on a Texas pig farm to leading a 130-person global team. Shawn shares the pivotal moment when a mentor saw potential in him that changed his life and how that spark of belief continues to fuel his passion for mentoring future leaders.
Couple: Dena and Stefan | Venue: The Doctor's House Dena and Stefan’s wedding was the perfect blend of elegance and fun, set against the charming backdrop of The Doctor's House. Every detail, from the florals to the music, came together seamlessly, creating a celebration filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable memories. Rosetta Li Weddings captured every heartfelt glance and joyful moment, preserving them beautifully.
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Couple: Dena and Stefan | Venue: The Doctor's House Dena and Stefan’s wedding was the perfect blend of elegance and fun, set against the charming backdrop of The Doctor's House. Every detail, from the florals to the music, came together seamlessly, creating a celebration filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable memories. Rosetta Li Weddings captured every heartfelt glance and joyful moment, preserving them beautifully.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover faux team-building workshops, Launderettes of Love and The Pink Guava Sweet Shoppe. HEINEKEN PULLS A BAIT AND SWITCH ON LATAM SOCCER FANS We’ve all been there before: the boss announces mandatory “fun” in the form of a team-building experience that ends up being more of an exercise in keeping your eyelids open.
Here’s something that many conference organizers suspect but rarely act on: Big-name keynote speakers don’t make your event memorable. In fact, they’re probably sabotaging both your budget and your attendees’ experience. I’ve spent decades designing and facilitating conferences that people rave about. Along the way, I’ve watched countless organizers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars securing “top-tier” keynote speakers—only to discover that attendees barely remember what was sai
Couple: Mackinzie & Conor | Venue: 1 Hotel Toronto Set at the effortlessly beautiful 1 Hotel Toronto , Mackinzie and Conor’s wedding was a heartfelt celebration from start to finish. The venue’s natural textures, warm tones, and modern elegance created a perfect backdrop. It was inviting, stylish, and filled with meaning. Captured beautifully by Mango Studios , their story unfolded like a dream.
Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant
AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Event software leader promises smarter workflows, higher-return experiences and more Cvent , an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced the launch of Cvent IQ. Cvent IQ combines powerful AI capabilities with deep industry expertise, proprietary insights and analytics, a smart platform, and intelligent infrastructure to help marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals move faster and smarter, collaborate better, and deliver more engagin
Be it the state of the economy or the fact that too fancy a splash can sometimes wash away a message, more brands are turning to service destinations for p.r. stunts. Think: Takeovers of car washes, diners and, as we saw at Coachella this year, gas stations. And that’s precisely where Indonesian brand Kopiko and its Focus Coffee candy landed for a sampling campaign to mark its entry into the U.S. market.
When we commit to a future action or outcome, we also implicitly or explicitly commit to the steps required to make it happen. This typically sets us down two paths: planning and worrying. Planning involves strategy, sequencing, and intentionality. It lives in the thinking brain—the part that envisions steps, evaluates scenarios, and acts. Worrying, on the other hand, resides in our emotional centers.
In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.
When it comes to live events, reliable internet and Wi-Fi are no longer a luxury — they’re the backbone of a successful conference experience. Yet, with shifting floor plans, last-minute bookings, and increased digital reliance, planning for internet and Wi-Fi connectivity can feel overwhelming. To help meeting professionals navigate these challenges, I recently sat down with expert Network Engineer Cory White and Xpodigital Project Manager Seth Vogt to discuss the four things every planner shou
The Barbican, in collaboration with its catering partner Searcys, invites event planners to celebrate the festive season in its iconic Conservatory, a tropical garden in the heart of London. With over 1,500 species of exotic plants, the venue offers a truly distinctive setting for corporate and association Christmas parties. The Christmas packages are designed to deliver an exceptional experience, combining stunning surroundings, exquisite dining, and outstanding service.
Skift Take: Janet Traphagen has spent her career helping define what leadership looks like in the business events space, not just through her rise at Creative Group, but through the values she champions: emotional intelligence, authenticity, and culture as a performance driver.
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate with bold flavors , relaxed vibes , and hearty meals. For caterers and event planners, it’s an opportunity to deliver experiences that feel laid-back but elevated , tapping into themes of grilling, beer tastings, whiskey pairings, and family-style spreads. Whether you’re catering a backyard barbecue , a restaurant-hosted brunch , or a corporate celebration , Father’s Day events offer the perfect chance to lean into rich flavors , thoughtful p
The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.
In the shadow of massive cranes building a new Nissan Stadium fit for a Super Bowl and removing the elaborate stage erected on the current field for CMA Fest, Club Ichi circled the planners in Nashville for some real talk about the state of producing events. Brainstorming with sticky notes at Club Ichi Spontaneous Think Tank For those who have not attended one of Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu and David T.
UKEVENTS offers a cautious welcome to the Government’s Spending Review, recognising several encouraging developments, particularly for sport and regional growth. However, significant opportunities for the wider events sector remain overlooked. Key points from our response: · Positive signals for sport : Investment in major sporting events is welcome.
Skift Take: Everyone deserves a seat at the table, no matter what language they speak. Wordly helps organizations create more inclusive meetings and events by using AI to provide real-time translation and captioning, making it easier for global teams to participate fully and stay connected.
In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
Building strong connections through meetings and events with fellow small business owners can be one of the most strategic moves for growth and collaboration. These gatherings create valuable opportunities to share insights, foster partnerships, and strengthen your business network.
In the eternal quest to answer the question, “What’s new?” Cvent Connect brought an estimated 4,000 people to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio for an unveiling of the latest technology, experiences and destination news. A big emphasis from stage was on new AI capabilities, the return of virtual (some 6,000 registered to participate virtually in Cvent Connect) and inspiration.
-Experiences, technology, and venue choice highlighted in milestone report – IACC ’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report examines shifts in experience-led event planning, technology, and venue selection as report celebrates its tenth anniversary. IACC and research partner DCI analysed responses from 205 meeting planners throughout Europe and North America, IACC’s annual in-depth trends report builds on previous surveys as well as exploring key emerging trends and highlighting regional d
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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Skift Take: Tariff-driven price increases and international attendee cancellations can cost companies big bucks — unless they’ve addressed these in their contacts.
11 Do you have a passion for planning events at school or at work? Or have you ever watched the Olympic games, a tech conference by Apple, or even a music festival come together seamlessly and thought, “I want to do that” ? Here’s the good news: Event planning combines creativity, organization, and people skills, so you could do it if you’re naturally organized, creatively inclined, and thrive on bringing people together.
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