Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

As Chief Executive Guru at The MICE Guru, I have in the past year taken a deep dive into event tech; taken virtual certification, learned, tested, demoed, tried, implemented event tech all around, attended all major virtual events and discussed findings within our communities. Best (and worst?)

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Neptunus has been providing the temporary infrastructure for the popular event since 2013. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Conference stakeholders who are serious about maximizing connection at their events provide plenty of places besides the hallways to talk and network. Never show up due to “technical difficulties” Event producers can minimize these serious defects by holding technical checks beforehand. If only it was so simple!

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

There are a number of reasons as to why Pokémon Go is such a phenomenon, and a lot can be garnered and applied to the events industry. Nintendo have been very clever by creating an entire engaging experience for Pokémon Go gamers, and this is what conference attendees desire. Smartphones Are Key.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The venue-finding agency has secured sole supplier status on the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of the Sourcing and Booking of Meeting Rooms and Conference Venue Service. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Bournemouth’s Christmas Market, owned by Seventa Events, returns for its third year alongside the custom built two-storey ‘Alpine Lodge Bar’, provided and installed by sister company, Innovative Hire. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Ltd and Innovative Hire. Areas of interest.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Royal College of Physicians Meetings & Events (RCP) has signed a 5-year catering contract with CH&CO. Katy Thompson, Operations Director for RCP (CH&CO), adds: “CH&CO is delighted to have retained the contract at the Royal College of Physicians for a further five years. Brand Events. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Since its inception in 2014, Swapcard has worked with large exhibitions across the globe including Reed, Informa, Comexposium, GL events and many other premium organisers. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Saving Money: 6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract. Event Safety: Better Safe Than Sorry: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? Need to figure out how much your conference AV might cost? Check out our Conference AV Cost Calculator! Upcoming events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. One gigantic Intel conference, for example.”

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBTM today announced that it has signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona Convention Bureau and Fira de Barcelona that will see IBTM World take place in the city up to and including the 2022 edition. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Stova

JULY 17, 2023

In recent years, the event industry has witnessed a rapid evolution driven by technological advancements. From virtual conferences to interactive event apps, technology has revolutionized the way events are planned, executed, and experienced. 5 Benefits of Event Tech Consolidation 1.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. Scalability extends beyond just the number of events and attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2020

We have some major news on the event tech front – PSAV is now Encore! The events industry is in constant mutation and news of acquisitions and mergers are not rare. And this time around, the Event Tech Podcast is here with the freshest update to reach our ears. What does this mean for the events industry?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

While these items might be deemed unusable by the venue, with a little creativity, they can be repurposed, adding vitality to your event and saving you a few bucks. Effective Use of Event Tech. Along with dollar savings, event technology can also bring significant time savings. More : How to Event Tech Like a Pro.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag. Event Tech.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Every once in a while, our hosts Will and Brandt love to bring guests to the Event Tech Podcast and have them talk about an exciting technology or software they’ve developed. Will and Brandt brought him on the Event Tech Podcast to explain what these tools do and how they can be used by event professionals.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

meetings & events and the “Eating at a Meeting” podcast, has some suggestions for cutting F&B expenses that you might not have considered. Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Make sure they have sustainability management processes and systems in place certified to national or international standards Lead from the top – A top down approach is critical to champion sustainable business practices. Areas of interest. Exhibitions.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

Sometimes, [venues] have to stick to expensive legacy contracts with data providers,” Caleb explained. Additionally, event planners do not always ask the appropriate questions regarding the WiFi for their event, so do not find out about it until show time. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

However, the resilience of our Anaesthetic workforce meant with some pre-recording of new content, inventive use of existing content, and pivoting the majority of our face-to-face events up to the end of February to online, we have managed to continue to support our members and run our full programme of educational events and courses.”.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

These podcasts were selected for consistently sharing new and helpful tips that will benefit most event professionals. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast. Turn Of Events. The Savvy Event Planner. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Event Industry News Podcast.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

So far this year Evolution Dome has delivered a number of new activations spanning across consumer and B2B events. Contracts have included Bristol Fashion Week Festival (pictured), Annual Air Finance Exhibition, National Grid’s leadership conference, as well as numerous tours for the likes of Nuffield Health and J P Morgan.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Format: How will attendees experience the event? Logistics: Determine your event date, time, and duration. Is it a one-day conference, or a multi-day convention? Location: Scope out a potential location and start getting event venue estimates. First, estimate the cost of your event. Finalize vendor contracts.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But the pharma industry doesn’t want to lose out on the many benefits that virtual events bring. Especially given that 96% of HCPs say they would benefit from more virtual HCP events and conferences (MedData Group). So, there’s a clear move towards more hybrid events. Lay down how content will be communicated and shared.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The creative technical production company, Universal Live, has been awarded an exclusive contract with the Park Regis hotel in Birmingham. Working closely with the hotel to help grow and develop its event provision, they will serve as the in-house audio visual partner. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Even established event tech can cause planners headaches I don’t think I’d ever seen as many “suits” standing around a single laptop computer as I was at that very moment. A few weeks later, a planner friend of mine had one of her breakout session presenters cancel suddenly at the last minute due to contracting Covid.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

.” Amadeus is now hoping to install the system in 10 additional Amadeus kitchens, servicing sister venues the Vox, NEC, Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena, plus external contracted venues across the country. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Exhibitions.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2020

It’s a universal event challenge: how do you ensure a strong, stable internet feed at a conference without breaking the budget? Brandt Kreuger, resident expert at Event Tech Consulting and Will Curran, founder of Endless Events , have some helpful tips for guaranteeing better connectivity: Surprise—it’s about more than just Wi-Fi!

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 14, 2017

Event Tech CEOs Bring the Entire Event Cycle Together on a Unified Platform CadmiumCD and Showcare, two leading event management software providers, announce their plans for partnership during ASAE Annual Conference.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Leading venue, Manchester Central, is pleased to announce that it has extended its partnership with technical event production specialist, Blitz, a GES company, to be its preferred, in-house partner for audio visual services. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Attendease. Eventzilla. And OpenTable.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

If properties continue to cut commissions and planners need a quick way to book rooms without conference space or F&B, start-up companies such as Stay22 offer real-time, Expedia-like options for booking individual hotel and Airbnb nights with a split commission model.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Following yearly feedback and regular contact with event organisers, EBL, the place to do business, has moved dates to suit industry needs. The date change to November has been implemented after feedback following the 2019 event was unanimous. The event, as always, welcomes only 100 of the live event sectors most respected organisers.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event. Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event. Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2019

Nicholas Bills joins the team at Glaziers Hall with extensive experience in hospitality consultancy and business development, having most recently held the position of director at specialist event management company, Teetopin. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest.

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