Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Simply put: every company should have a game plan for dealing with stress management. Meetings Can be Sensory Overload Zones Corporate meetings and trade shows are notorious for being sensory overload zones. Not so long ago, many people would never have imagined yoga and meditation in a meeting program.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall? That goes away.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

Conferences and other corporate events can be stressful and daunting. Remembering these key elements is vital, and to help you with that we have devised a simple checklist for conference organizing. A simple lapse in memory can be a professional conference organizer’s downfall. – Workshops, trade-show expos.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2020

The International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was set to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, until the pandemic changed those plans. that her conference was not going to happen as planned. Instead of five days in Auckland, the AAMAS annual conference ran entirely online from May 9-13.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

In the meantime, conferences can continue to take place in Rupp Arena and most of the existing convention center. of meeting space and 110,234 sq. of meeting and exhibition space, Las Vegas hosts approximately 22,000 meetings, conventions and trade shows annually. of meeting space. million sq.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

NACUFS National Conference centers around the latest and greatest in college and university food service. With experiential learning at its core, NACUFS designed smart sponsorships that not only offset F&B costs, but provided attendees with a feast of sampling opportunities at each conference meal. Attendees need to eat.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Trade Shows Conference 74

Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

What’s the difference between an expo and a trade show ? Expos are open to the public while trade shows have a business to business purpose where commerce takes place. Also see our post on Trade Shows vs. Conferences vs. Conventions. And while we’re on the topic of definitions.

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MeetingPool

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When planning a trade show or conference, most event professionals are focused on booking large spaces for a significant duration. You may need to meet with companies, vendors, or sponsors for quick presentations or to handle negotiations, […].

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2020

As attendees started second-thinking travel and meeting plans due to fears about COVID-19, meeting professionals across the country scrambled to switch to a hybrid or virtual format for their gatherings. Yet, delivering the value of a conference via a video stream is not as easy as pointing a video camera at the keynote.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Several years ago, Cambridge Innovation Institute thought it was moving to the cutting-edge of event planning by adopting a conference app for its events. Its conferences related to biomedicine and developments around rechargeable batteries can range from under 20 to hundreds of attendees.

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Meetings Trade Shows Conference Meeting Planning 66

Maritz Global Events

JUNE 20, 2019

For quite some time, we’ve marched to the beat of the same drum – namely, the top three reasons why people attend professional conferences and trade shows: Education. At the end of the day, isn’t that what professional conferences and trade shows are all about? Networking. Business Leads. (PS:

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

Comprised of more than 50 members, Meetings Mean Business is an industry-wide coalition that showcases the undeniable value of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions. The post Meetings Mean Business Roars Again appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

Anya-Anyielle Reed, trade show operations manager for Solar Energy Trade Shows, said her anxiety inspires her. She continuously works one-on-one with her staff, as well as a team, to train and learn from industry peers and each other.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Trend reports such as Circuit are already forecasting the growing impact this ubiquitous technology can have in real-time conference planning, attendee outreach, educational programs, product demos and speeches. And though augmented reality is rapidly becoming a more accessible technology, virtual meetings are also advancing.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

Have you noticed a demographic shift happening at professional conferences? At many conferences, this vintage crowd is largely ignored. Keep in mind, many in this over-50 crowd have discretion and funding to attend any conference they wish, but they’re not feeling the love these days at many events. Oh… but they do.

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Consulting Healthcare Trade Shows Conference 75

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 85

Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

18 LINKS FOR MEETINGS, BUSINESS AND FUN. Or helpful business or meeting planning links? 6 Meeting Industry-Related Sites: ebook from Julius Solaris: The Future of Event Marketing. Kapow: very interesting new "meeting experience" booking engine. Microsoft adds live event tool - Glisser - to PowerPoint.

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2016 Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 60

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Being cooped up on an airplane or in a meeting room are also recipes for flu disaster. To help combat the highly contagious bug, meeting professionals can bring a vaccination station to their convention or conference. Think of it as one stop shopping for the attendees. Lead by example.

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Trade Shows Education Meetings Conference 60

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Key services offered: Association Management Virtual Event Management Conference Management and Development Strategic Consulting Marketing and Communications Membership Development Case Studies Notable clients: American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing and Metal Construction Association.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Canadian Tourism College – Their event and meeting planning training program offers 9 modules and prepares you for a career in business meetings and conferences; exhibits, fairs and trade shows; or fundraising galas, weddings, festivals and concerts.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. The Bizzabo Blog has been listed by Capterra as the number one event planning resource for organizers, let alone the best blog. Conferences That Work. Smart Meetings.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

Attending your conference or trade show cuts deeper than nearly any other business buying decision they’ll make. In 2020, values alignment looks to rank higher as a decision-to-attend filter. Forrester goes on to share that “more than 55% of consumers will consider values when making a buying decision.”.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

. • 78 percent agree that connecting face-to-face with current and prospective customers improves their ability to run their business, as does attending in-person education events (68 percent), attending or presenting at conferences (68%) and engaging face-to-face with the community (63 percent). •

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Meetings Trade Shows Negotiating 2016 40

Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Add a trade show. For example, you may allow only one business classification for certain sponsorship levels or sell one or two in selected categories.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Of course, the following events never go out of style: Birthday parties Weddings Conferences Sales meetings Trade shows However, the event industry is much bigger than that, especially in 2023. If you’re in college, that may mean applying for an internship at an event planning company.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2016

Dan Berger, founder and CEO of Social Tables, presented very valuable information during MPI World Education Conference earlier this summer in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We love the research-backed insights Social Tables is providing to the meetings industry. Dan Berger. Holly Woolard / Loraine Burger. Coming in at No.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 2, 2021

At some associations, board meetings are the least-stressful events to plan, with far fewer logistics for business events organizers to wrangle than conventions, conferences, and trade shows. At our Chicago headquarters, we had added on a conference level to our building.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

On their blog, you’ll find great insights into digital marketing and experiential marketing for corporate events, as well as trade show presentation. Meetings & conferences. Smart Meetings. In fact, you’ll often see Smart Meetings articles featured in our Einsteins’ Favorites series. Tigris Events.

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. From live event production to trade show exhibits, they transform and elevate their clients’ brands. Notable Clients: TimeWarner, McDonalds, Centene, Interl, Google. 360 Destination Group. Irvine, CA. CADENCE, INC.

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2019 Sports Advertising Entertainment 78

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 22, 2024

Discover the tie between the meetings industry and mushrooms (a mushroom leather conference booth? how business travelers tackle time zones, the key to getting your foot in the door at conferences, and why Gary wants Hawaiian barbeque. You’re going from the meeting room, the booth. And it’s biodegradeable?

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

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Trade Shows 2003 Automotive 2009 100

Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.

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Trade Shows 2003 Automotive 2009 100

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

The acquisition brings together in one ownership group an experiential events and trade show company with one of the largest event experience providers in North America and Europe. It represents the ownership group’s entry into the global trade show market and accelerates its expansion into live experiential events.”

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2022

Nowhere is that more evident than in the world of medical and financial meeting and event planning. Didn’t See That Coming… Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Winter Symposium for FICP , Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals.

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