Gallus Events

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s also great to see people taking pictures and talking about them on social media. TED Conferences have been keen on these interactive spaces for years and they have replaced the traditional exhibition. It’s so easy to build this into every event, not just a conference, but product launches, dinners and awards.

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Tech Social Media Events Venues 180

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Where you meet matters more than ever before. labor force at 35%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. Where you meet matters more than ever before. labor force at 35%.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Event Industry News

JUNE 6, 2019

By Miguel Neves, chief social strategist. Miguel Neves is a passionate social media advocate and experienced events professional who consults, trains and speaks on digital marketing and event technology. Ahead of his discussion at The Meetings Show, ‘The future is hybrid, are you ready?’

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Gallus Events

APRIL 25, 2018

Attending a hackathon isn’t like taking the day off work to attend a conference. You will find me going on about the importance of the venue in a lot of posts (specially the ones that cover meeting design ) as the venue helps the organiser create the right atmosphere and environment. The venue is absolutely crucial.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Why choose a leisure-travel writer instead of a traditional meeting planner? It helps that Luna and van Velsor are familiar with and write about the meetings industry ( Convene covered a conference they planned back in 2013 — convn.org/ keen-2013 ), and have already worked with dozens of DMOs for leisure- focused in influencer campaigns.

Marketing 81

Marketing Meetings Social Media 2013 81

Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

And yet technology is indispensable for modern event management, from registration to sound and lighting, digital displays, interactive games, security, data collection, social media engagement, and collecting attendee feedback. ” — Adrian Segar , Founder at Conferences That Work. ” — Samuel J.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

And yet technology is indispensible for modern event management, from registration to sound and lighting, digital displays, interactive games, security, data collection, social media engagement, and collecting attendee feedback. ” — Adrian Segar , Founder at Conferences That Work. ” — Samuel J.

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

On its blog, it not only shares excellent tips focusing on event promotion and the use of social media, but also likes to throw in some productivity hacks and fun articles only eventprofs can relate to. Meeting design and interaction tips 11. In between all this, it has some interesting thoughts on meetings.

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Social Media Consulting Conference Education 75

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Social Media. According to a survey conducted by Hubspot and Constant Contact, 40% of non-profits, B2B, and B2C companies who responded noted using social media as a form of event marketing. But don’t let the social media fun grind to a halt when the event kicks off. Radde, Ph.D.

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2014 Food and Beverage Social Media 2015 60

Gallus Events

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s also great to see people taking pictures and talking about them on social media. TED Conferences have been keen on these interactive spaces for years and they have replaced the traditional exhibition. It’s so easy to build this into every event, not just a conference, but product launches, dinners and awards.

Tech 100

Tech Social Media Events Venues 100

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Meetings may cover the simplest of topics, but mixing things up to break the mold can go a long way. From uncommon games and giveaways to choose-your-own-adventures and unique conference breakout sessions , it’s possible to make any meeting interesting. Just make sure to mind the coherence of the whole event.

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Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. This is the scenario that we already experience at a lot of conferences. Virtual Goes Real. "A

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Meeting Design B2B Social Media Technology 45

Converve

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

X: The Experience When Business Meets Design / Brian Solis. Into the Heart of Meetings / Eric de Groot, Mike Van der Vijver. Eric de Groot and Mike Van der Vijver have a background in the theater and so to say lateral entrants to the world of conferences, trade fairs and business meetings. Link: [link].

Event Management 40

Event Management Management Social Media B2B 40

Converve

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

X: The Experience When Business Meets Design / Brian Solis. Into the Heart of Meetings / Eric de Groot, Mike Van der Vijver. Eric de Groot and Mike Van der Vijver have a background in the theater and so to say lateral entrants to the world of conferences, trade fairs and business meetings. Link: [link].

Event Management 40

Event Management Management Social Media B2B 40

Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. This is the scenario that we already experience at a lot of conferences. (updated 18 July 2018). Virtual Goes Real. "A

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Meeting Design B2B Social Media Technology 40

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Keynote speaker Janet Sperstad, program director at Madison College in Wisconsin, explained that human-centric experiences deliver lasting impact by tapping into behavioral science, meeting design, technology, health and well-being , and CSR in new and interesting ways.

2017 58

2017 Sustainability Meeting Design Education 58

All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

IACC found that younger generations increasingly influence and drive the need for experience enhancement at conferences, meetings, and events. An even larger majority, 56 percent, indicated affordably (or free) high-speed, wireless internet will be the most critical technology needed for meetings in the next five years.

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2019 Food and Beverage Meetings Wireless 28

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Derek Anderson. EMORGAN MARTIN, CMP.

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. She is the founder of Strategic Meeting and Events which produces mid to large scale corporate events. She truly loves her job! Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

They’re all for ditching the “death by PowerPoint” sessions and more about reaching the legion of early adopters (that are meeting professionals) with education on using tech more efficiently and effectively. With a big tech focus, you’ll find plenty of reads on social media and apps, among more general event industry news.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. Some felt that was a step too far. Curt Wagner. Moving Away from Q&A.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

It has a slight focus on conferences and corporate events, but contains lots of helpful content for everyone. Conferences that Work. It also includes rankings of top meeting hotels and destinations. Its entries cover technology, social media, marketing, and more. Eventbrite (UK). Event Manager Blog. Gallus Events.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Consulting 2007 Social Media 40

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This blog is one of the most popular resources on meeting design, so I frequently receive interview requests. Meeting industry publications reach out after reading my posts or comments. I have a large following on social media and often repost content on this blog. Let me help you extend your reach.

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Social Media Meeting Design Conference Meetings 235

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

In less than two months, we went from a four-and-a-half-day conference in Vancouver to an eight-week extravaganza called TED2020 Uncharted by launching a virtual platform that is in many ways even more engaging than traditional theater-style gatherings. This could also become part of meeting design. The future is hybrid.

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Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 122