Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Typically, ROI is thought of as a financial metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment. Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Others view it as a non-financial metric. So let’s define event ROI in a little more detail.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Rolex created short promotional videos and played them at various TED Talks.

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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. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S. Content Matters.

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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. But there’s no denying that sustainability is a very broad topic, and sometimes, you might feel left in the dust.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2024

Anchor Exhibitors If you have an expo floor, its future sustainability will be a direct result of anchor exhibitor retention. That sounds like an easy metric to exceed, but you would be surprised how many annual conferences fall below this benchmark. Set goals for the number of exhibitors with booth sizes of 400 square feet or more.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

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. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. Logistically this meant a huge effort just for the event to take place.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Registration is now open for the Green Events & Innovations Conference 2021, and this time it’s virtual. The 13th edition of the essential conference for sustainability in events will take place online on Tuesday 2 March 2021.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This model is a technically feasible, financially sustainable solution. People attend conferences to build real connections through networking opportunities. How GEVME Live gives you complete financial control with flexibility. There are several other benefits to hosting one for your organization. .

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully and sustainably expand your events. So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. Your largest conferences warrant bigger budgets than smaller meetups.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. 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.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. 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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since their move to the UAE in 2023, the company has established a strong reputation in the region, delivering high-profile events such as COP28, the Dubai Business Forum for Dubai Chambers, the AVPN Global Conference and the Capital Market Summit for Dubai Financial Market.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Covering a wide range of events, including corporate, public, and charity sectors, the UK events industry has proven itself to be a vital economic driver, contributing not just financially but also culturally and socially. Additionally, the report points to the industry’s growing focus on sustainability and technological innovation.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2021

To reassure organisers and their delegates, venues have worked hard to adapt their conference offering and developed new ways of working to deliver secure, accessible and enjoyable conference experiences in a post-Covid landscape. Conference Leeds ’ free and impartial service is available to assist conference organisers.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Creativity, collaboration, innovation and sustainability were the key watchwords of the Meetings Industry Association’s annual conference last week as it united, inspired and energised the sector to navigate the next normal.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Her leadership and passion for exceptional service, alongside a focus on sustainability and innovation, position her perfectly to lead RCP London Events and its sister venue, Spaces at the Spine in Liverpool. ” Jo’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for both RCP’s venues as they continue to grow in both reputation and reach.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Her commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, coupled with her keen understanding of market trends, will contribute to the venue’s continued success and solidify its standing as a go-to choice for conferences, exhibitions, and special events.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Conference organiser, NZZ Connect, is a branch of the leading Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2020

The first global conference dedicated to floating solar panel technology set sail in Amsterdam in 2019. Interest in the technology grew fast enough to merit the creation of the first Floating Solar Conference , which took place Sept. The time seemed ripe for the first global conference exploring the technology. Land and Sea.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It likely comes as no surprise to read that as event professionals, we could and should be doing more to improve the sustainability of our events and do our part in tackling the climate crisis, but it can be hard to know where to start. Is a venue’s commitment to sustainability important? What can venues do to help?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

“We understand that the Government had no choice but to tighten the restrictions but as a sector we now need immediate intervention to support the business meetings and events industry which is unable to operate in a sustainable way to generate essential revenue.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

to enhance financial wellness and stability for its frontline employees, many of whom work in markets that experience seasonal ebb and flow of business volumes. 12-15 and partnered with the event to to achieve sustainability objectives, including efficient energy use, waste-diversion management, and reducing the use of single-use plastic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Risk categories include financial, operational, reputational and security/safety. Defining Risk.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Discover best practices for launching a virtual conference, engaging your audience, and more. 2020 was the year of virtual conferences. We predict that event marketers will be leveraging virtual conferences as part of a larger hybrid event strategy. Let’s get started!

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 12, 2024

You may be surprised to learn that many of the strategies used by the Olympics are the same as those used for small-scale conferences. Sustainability. Sustainable event planning is quickly becoming the default worldwide, and there’s no better example of this than the 2024 Olympics.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

The top 6 articles cover diverse topics from ChatGPT to sustainability and on-site badge printing. Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. What better way to start the year than filling out your calendar with event planning conferences for 2024? This conference is a great way to broaden your event planning horizons.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Those financial winds might change in the next few years.

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