Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

Having an emcee at your event was a nice-to-have prior to 2020. Talk to any meeting owner who has managed a large virtual event this past year using a skilled emcee and he or she will tell you it made all the difference. With the dawning of hybrid events, the importance of having an experienced weaver becomes critical for success.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Virtual speakers totally differ from in-person speakers. In-person speakers tend to be more personable and more engaging with the audience. If there is a technology glitch, most in-person speakers can transition to another topic while keeping the audience engaged. Zohe Felici, Felici Events, Santa Barbara, CA.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 30, 2020

If you’re inbox is anything like mine, you could spend a good portion of our day consuming webinars, virtual events and networking in Zoom or Facebook Messenger Happy Hours. The dynamics that we’re seeing impact conferences and their business models are very similar to the Freemium movement we experienced way back in 2009.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2020

During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team. Where to Begin.

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Attendease

JULY 5, 2022

Whether it’s your first time presenting to an audience, or you’re a seasoned in-person speaker, presenting virtually can introduce challenges. Giving your audience an excellent event experience will make you a memorable presenter while growing your speaking confidence and skills. Different Skills Are Needed for Virtual Presentations.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Remember the days of wrestling multiple spreadsheets to manage your event schedule? The complexity of modern event management demands a smarter approach. Consider the moving parts — concurrent sessions, hybrid formats, real-time updates, the need to coordinate speakers across different time zones, etc. Let’s explore!

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. Understand the strategy behind transforming a 3-day event into an 8-week virtual experience that launched their new digital vault. Why creating memorable experiences makes a virtual event stick.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

A well-planned and executed conference will do wonders for your organization. A conference can help you achieve these things—if you host it correctly. To ensure your conference is a smashing success, invest in conference management. Keep reading this comprehensive guide to learn: What is a Conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 8, 2020

Webinar description: Monetizing Your Virtual Conference When Competing with Free. Join us to: Explore virtual experience quality filters that will best position your event for participation, value and revenue. Discuss and evaluate emerging pricing models to consider for your Fall 2020 event. Like this one, most are free.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2022

Use these five tips to develop a plan for optimizing registration for your major event in quarters 2, 3, and 4. Develop social and email assets that co-brand and enable committee members, speakers, and exhibitors to share that they are attending. The post 2022 Conference Registration Pacing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

So for many event planners looking for the right tool to host a virtual conference, Zoom is the first thing that comes to mind. The good news is that event organizers who are already familiar and comfortable with using Zoom can now take advantage of Zoom’s new deep integration with EventMobi’s Virtual Event Space.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IBTM has revealed human connection specialist and award-winning author, Simone Heng , will be a keynote speaker at its flagship IBTM World event. Simone is part of an electrifying line-up of speakers at the leading global trade show who will amplify the unparalleled power of events to offer personal experiences.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 19, 2025

Thorben Grosser serves as VP of Partnerships and Channel at EventMobi, bringing 15+ years of expertise in strategic event planning and industry leadership. In his current role, he collaborates with event agencies and AMCs to enhance their strategic capabilities while sharing practical insights on emerging trends and best practices.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2024

Recruiting volunteers for conferences can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Volunteers not only help your events run smoothly but also bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Those who are passionate, reliable, and committed to doing their best on event day can help you pull off your conference without a hitch.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Every year WTM strives to make the conference programme indispensable.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

‘Distilling Excellence’ has been announced as the overarching theme for the upcoming Hotel Leadership Conference 2025, taking place 20-21 January 2025 at Hilton London Bankside. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official Hotel Leadership Conference website.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. Simpler internal team meetings, VIP events, and client advisory boards will be among the most common types of meetings as we go forward. That doesn’t mean they don’t need all the things that larger meetings need, including speakers.”

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 15, 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. In their current role, Cat leads initiatives that help event professionals maximize their technology investments while delivering exceptional attendee experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

A truly great event doesnt just meet expectationsit exceeds them at every turn. Successful events make participants feel valued, engaged and eager to return. By incorporating elements that are Witty, Immersive, Shareable, Extraordinary and Responsive, events become memorable experiences that leave lasting impressions.

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

As an event professional, it can be all too easy to get lost in the details. But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. Event management technology is your BFF in the process.

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

As an event professional, it can be all too easy to get lost in the details. But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. Event management technology is your BFF in the process.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. Those values are encapsulated in the vision statement: Live, protect, explore.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more.

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Coterie Spark

MARCH 24, 2025

Are you ready to unlock the power of AI at your next conference? AI is reshaping the conference planning landscape, offering groundbreaking tools that engage attendees, streamline management, and maximize impact. Of course, its not always clear how to use artificial intelligence in conference planning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

The Hospitality Professionals Association has revealed early details of its 2024 HOSPACE event, which is set to bring together some of the industry’s leading minds at its annual conference this November.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Over 350 DRPG team members from across the organisation’s global offices came together for its annual global summer conference last week at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The DRPG team were introduced to renowned guest speakers Rebecca Mander and Nick Elston, who delivered keynotes focused on mental resilience in times of adversity.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It didn’t always go by the name Leaders Conference. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual 2023 conference at Nashville’s Music City Center with a change in how it approaches the in-person event. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, your nonprofit’s fundraising events rely on audience engagement to succeed. Your engagement approach likely focuses on participants—after all, you’ll only hit your fundraising goal if they register for the event and have a good time! Let’s dive in! A call to action.

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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. In their current role, Cat leads initiatives that help event professionals maximize their technology investments while delivering exceptional attendee experiences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Next week, the Barbican welcomes the prominent Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat International Conference (CTBUH) 2024. Its annual conference is internationally recognised as being the centre for discussions on architectural innovation and sustainable urban development.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

The annual event offered a wide range of education sessions on sustainability, connection, F&B, leadership and so much more. Mark Cooper Smart Meetings Compared to last year, what made this year’s event different? SM How do you decide on the themes and sessions for the conference? Its all connected.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 2, 2025

Shoptalk 2025, a global event for retail and ecommerce, owned by Hyve Group, took over the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 25-25, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees and more than 225 senior-level speakers from top retailers, including Macys, Inc., Mattel, Canada Goose and P&G.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2025

Most conversations around the use of Artificial Intelligence in the event industry are around use cases that improve workforce productivity and performance for repeatable processes. This means that conference organizers who can help attendees lead the transformation for their own organizations will be highly valued.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

UKEVENTS hosted a special exhibition in Parliament to highlight the vital contribution of the UK events industry to the national economy, 3-6 February. With over 700,000 people employed in the sector, the UK events industry plays a crucial role in economic growth. Expansion of the VisitBritain Business Events Growth Programme.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid and virtual events. This led to a quick shift in how to approach one’s virtual event marketing strategy. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble.

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