Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As environmental responsibility takes centre stage in the events industry, BMA House remains a top-tier, sustainable venue in London, blending historical charm with forward-thinking environmental practices.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Live from Austin: Our Picks for Top Experiential Trends at SXSW 2024 We hit the ground in Austin during the 38th annual SXSW conference and festivals in search of fresh experiential marketing trendsand the brands activating around the tentpole event certainly delivered. Clear sustainable messaging and practices.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Whether it is the lighting, the video component or the AI app integration, every element shapes an events structure. Below are some top stories we produced in 2024 to help planners improve their event design with the technology we have at our disposal. Using LED and low-energy lighting systems means less energy is being used.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 28, 2025

Last week, Event Industry News (EIN) officially launched the 2025 edition of its Sustainable Event Guide at the annual Sustainable Breakfast Briefing, hosted at the iconic BMA House.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript!

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is delighted to announce that Jo Austin, currently serving as Sales Director, has taken on an additional leadership role as the new Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Design for Impact How do you create something that you know will leave an impression? Devon Montgomery Pasha, CMP, CED, director of North America for Event Design Collective, joined Smart Meetings to highlight the most significant challenges planners face in growing engagement.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

ADITUS, a leading provider of sustainable event technology solutions, is proud to announce its role as the Official Sustainability Supplier Partner for Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL).

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Silent Conference has launched its next-generation Zed Headphones, redefining silent events with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. This breakthrough also supports multilingual sessions […]

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Start with the why and you will ensure it is not just another mediocre internal event. Jennifer Glynn, CITP - Managing Director Meeting Encore and Intuitive Conferences & Events, Immediate Past President SITE global. On Trend: Events as Community Builders. Sustainability is not a buzzword and climate change is real.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The latest ICE Annual Benchmarking Research Report, produced in collaboration with Cvent, has revealed concerning trends amongst corporate event professionals regarding the adoption of sustainable event practices. The report, based on survey responses from event planners in the UK, Germany, and the […]

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. 78% agreeing that attendance at these events is important for their industry.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Our team planned a big corporate conference at a beautiful event venue a few years ago. The event’s production was flawless, the energy on the floor was electric, and attendees were delighted. As the crowds began to disperse, we started our victory lap around the venue.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. However, during the company’s Activate conference in August, participation went to a whole new level.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible and leading the way, check them out and be sure to contact them to help take your future events to the next level. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Event content creator, First Sight Media, has accomplished a content production feat at the recent co-located trade shows, Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live, held at ExCeL London, 20-21 November. This included over 80 sessions recorded […]

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The second lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 14th October. This includes designing the internationally acclaimed Zeitgeist event in the UK for the last 14 years. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Be curious and ask them about their priorities and what’s important to them—not only in what they are seeking in their event experiences but also broader marketing and business priorities. Spatial Design for the Subconscious Mind Cookie-cutter conference designs can be mundane and predictable to an attendee.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

All quotes are from the article “ Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic “ in the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. Conferences are an important learning and support resource for early career scientists.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Over the next six to eight weeks, Bauer will be following news about updated guidance, experiences of other conferences and sentiments about mask wearing and health screening. See also : Tips for Streamlining Vaccine Verification at Your Event. 8 before the official conference begins. “It

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Operational and reputational concerns now include sustainability and diversity.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How to apply behavioral triggers to conference programs to increase engagement If the golden ring everyone is reaching for on the merry-go-round of events is “engagement,” then we had better get real about what causes people to pay attention and interact with the content we work so hard to present at conferences and meetings.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

UK company Silent Conference will be ‘Official Headset Provider’ at Event Sustainability Live (ESL) which takes place at ExCeL London in November.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

After a sellout success earlier this year, the Green Events and Innovations Conference returns for its 17th edition – GEI17 – in 2025.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2025

AGF (A Greener Future) reveals 34 events, venues and innovators from 14 countries as finalists in theInternational AGF Awards 2025, sponsored by Skydiamond. The ceremony […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. Louisa Watson commented “I’m completely overwhelmed. I’d like to thank Greengage for […]

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Yet stakeholders have discovered numerous positive aspects, including: You’re instantly “there” Travel expense and time is eliminated, with an associated sustainability bonus. The adoption of participant-driven and participation-rich meeting formats improves event ROI. No related posts.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. But really what did anyone expect?

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 5, 2017

Traditional conferences unconsciously promote and sustain power imbalances between the “speakers” at the front of the room and the audience. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. It is one.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI17) will once again bring together global innovators and sector leaders to share, network, and accelerate environmental and social actions to make impactful changes in all kinds of events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Event Tech Live (ETL) organiser Event Industry News (EIN) launches Event Sustainability Live, which it will run alongside ETL at ExCeL London on 15/16 November 2023.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) is the North’s premier venue for exhibitions, conferences and dinners. Located in the heart of Yorkshire, the award-winning venue offers exceptional facilities and outstanding services to ensure a successful and memorable event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and beam, formerly HBAA, which represents events, meetings and the accommodation sector, will partner Event Sustainability Live (ESL) at London ExCeL this month.

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