Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

Your guidepost for event-technology decisions should be to put your customer’s experience before your staff efficiency. As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Security is Expensive, but Critical.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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GEVME

JULY 28, 2021

With the advent of the pandemic, virtual conferences became a popular go-to option for many event organisers. Even while at the time of writing, some parts of the world are returning to normalcy, virtual events , particularly virtual conferences, are here to stay. What You Need to Know About Virtual Conferences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting. The post Hybrid Meetings Doomed to Failure?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

When is a user conference more than an outsized demo? When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Read More : Mergers and Partnerships Advance Hybrid Technology Choices. “If

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How event tech helped planners create better events in 2024 The secret sauce of any significant event is ultimately the event technology, which adds the finishing touch to the visual aesthetic. Whether it is the lighting, the video component or the AI app integration, every element shapes an events structure.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 18, 2020

Lisa Block, Sarah Michel, Bill MacDonald, Betsy Bair and I have all spent most of our professional lives in the meetings industry. For interested associations and suppliers that support the meeting industry, and are in need of help, we are offering consulting and coaching calls without the expectation of compensation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The meeting is over. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. Did anyone learn anything?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 20, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees to stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. There’s been a lot of buzz around the idea of an event community, but not a lot of practical advice on how it can be done.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. Even attendees themselves enjoy using event apps and consider this technology an integral part of their event experience.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. They go over several favorite event tech tools, future predictions, and general event planning tips.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”.

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GEVME

MAY 1, 2021

and GEVME , hosted an insightful session on ‘Digital Transformation in the Event Industry’ which had a good number of student participants. The discussion surrounded event technology, the transition, rise of new event roles and much more. Pivoting to Virtual through Event Technology. travel economy.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 31, 2017

Over the past decade, there have been significant upgrades and newcomers in the event technology space. There are several hundred event technology providers competing to win your business. Ask if they have user group meetings where customers share best practices. Stays True to Their Core. Anywhere – Any Device.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 12, 2022

FMX is one of the world’s largest trade conferences for animation, effects, games, and immersive media and is organized by the Animation Institute of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. Virtual Event Technology. FMX used EventMobi’s: Event Space Full Data Management GoLive! Meet The Person Behind The Magic.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

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EventTechBrief

APRIL 18, 2019

Event management software (EMS), which automates the tasks associated with planning a conference, has been available for at least a quarter century. It developed Sava Events , a chatbot-first event management software platform. Beyond the standard event chatbot. That’s changed. A better way to compete.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. Event Personalization.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. Annual general meetings.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 27, 2021

While no one can dispute the impact of face to face meetings, virtual events have opened new opportunities and in many ways have created a new medium for organizations to communicate with and engage their employees, customers and members. However, not all of these online events over the past year were successful.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! More Information HOTELS Category: Best Hotel Chain (Outside the U.S.)

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

An event planning conference! These events give you the chance to make real connections with like-minded people, learn from industry experts, and come up with fresh new ideas. In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on!

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Organizing a medical conference that brings results can be stressful. Every day, we help 10 out of the top 20 life science and pharmaceutical companies get the maximum value from their events through technology. Want to jump straight to the list of the best medical conference apps?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The attention economy creates an imperative for meeting and event planners to elevate their events from effective to unforgettable. Events that leave a lasting impression have the power to increase brand loyalty, build stronger relationships, create brand advocates, and boost momentum for the next event.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

While technology was completely transforming other industries in the UK, the events industry seemed mostly to be living in the dark ages. Recognizing that event technology could be a new area of exploration for Event Industry News, Parry’s online magazine, he began writing articles on the subject.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Some attendees are busy parents, or may run their own business, which can make it difficult to step aside for a few days to attend an in-person conference. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent. At least one organization has found an approach that meets its members’ needs.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 21, 2023

The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel has everything you need to get together and reconnect with clients, colleagues, friends and loved ones.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 3, 2025

Scheduling a meeting with the venues security team should be one of your top priorities. Vet your tech platforms, looking for certifications like SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliance and PCI DSS for payment processing to ensure your tools meet industry standards.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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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. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel appoint Manchester based consultancy Catch the MICE as part of their strategy to help drive future meeting and event business at the Glasgow flagship hotel. I look forward to revealing this exciting news later this month.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Simone White, SVP-AfroTech and Live Events Since 2016, AfroTech has been the place where inclusive tech companies and Black professionals and innovators meet. In addition to its signature conferences, AfroTech hosts several happy hours and meetups throughout the year across the U.S. The media company, under Blavity Inc.,

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