Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Partner: Avenge Creative, fabrication) Photo credit: Line 8 Photography TECH WORLD ATTENDEES MEET AN ‘AI JOURNEY ACCELERATOR’ “Smarter AI for All” was the event theme at the Lenovo Tech World ’24 user conference in Seattle last month, but the host didn’t just want attendees to learn more about AI, it wanted them to interact with it.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. Currently, I add a few peer conferences a month. As you can see, peer conferences take place all over the world! Who holds peer conferences? Do you want to let me know about an upcoming peer conference?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript! Here it is—enjoy!

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“We brought our first-ever AI Studio into the conference this year, and that was a great opportunity for us to introduce attendees to diving deeper into the topic, the demos and interactive experiences. The invitation-only conference, hosted Sept.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

Covid-19 continues to disrupt meetings and travel. A NASA scientist hunkered down in his dark garage—the only place he can get cell phone reception—gives his keynote presentation to over 2,000 attendees at the world’s largest space science conference being held virtually from Sydney, Australia. To attend a virtual meeting from Sydney?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Winter Gardens Blackpool also joins mia as a venue member Both Meet Blackpool and Winter Gardens Blackpool have joined the Meetings Industry Association (mia), one of the fastest growing associations in the conference, meetings and events sector, further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

by Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events [CSE] Whether the focus is badminton or business, each new year sees a plethora of sporting events and conferences take place across the globe. Unfortunately, there are still barriers for some sections of society when it comes to sport being for all.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Sports betting was a multi-million-dollar industry before it was legal nationwide in the United States. And no one is quite sure what all the ramifications will be—for sports teams and fans, or the resorts, casinos and destinations facilitating the bets. Sports Betting Forum, taking place Oct. The conference runs Oct.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. of meeting space, divided among eight rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Travel Association has kicked off its “ Let’s Meet There ” campaign, unveiled at MPI’s WEC 2021 , to further propel the comeback of PMEs. Currently, about 35 percent of U.S. The post U.S.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting at the national level this year, gaming properties have made millions and are positioned to capitalize on the coming football season while diversifying their appeal for large groups of visitors. It’s called the gambilization of sports. New Wave of Casino Hotels Crash into Atlantic City.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Destination Emirates Old Trafford is excited to announce its new membership of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) for 2025. Through its membership of ABPCO, Destination Emirates Old Trafford intends to showcase the potential of sporting venues and stadiums as unique settings for association events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Destination Emirates Old Trafford has relaunched its Players and Media Centre to further strengthen support for conferences and events held at the venue. The use of the studio at Destination Emirates Old Trafford can be packaged into the hire of the centre, adding even more reach to hybrid conferences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

That was the message from author and Superbowl-winning executive Michael Lombardi at Smart Meetings Northeast Experience in Boston this week. Be in the room at a future Smart Meetings Experience. of its own flexible meeting space. Michael Lombari and Smart Meetings TV Host Mike Lyons. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Where your group meets matters, but so does the framing for the discussions that will happen in and out of the ballroom. In 1990, the first TED (technology, entertainment and design) Conference was held in Monterey. It is the greatest meeting of land and sea.” And he is not alone. Hospitality sales consultant Steven J.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

As the countdown to September officially begins, The Masters Suite, an adaptable conference and exhibition space and unforgettable backdrop for weddings, banquets and celebrations, already has an extraordinary 3.8million-worth of confirmed business. Were determined to ensure The Masters Suite not only meets needs, but exceeds expectations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees. of meeting space. Featured are 59 conference, banquet and meeting rooms, as well as newly redone Sports Edition Bar and Andiamo Restaurant.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fake articles by fake writers in Sports Illustrated? Meeting professionals: this is a golden opportunity! OK, so some intrepid journalists took the time to discover that a few women speakers featured on a conference website don’t exist. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Fake women event speakers?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Sports travel is projected to reach $1.33 Want to hear from market experts advising on successful business group planning strategies?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lime Venue Portfolio has continued its growth within the stadia and sporting venue sector with the announcement of Swansea City FC joining the portfolio. The news follows on from the announcement, late in 2022, of Rangers FC and Brentford FC both of whom joined the 20 other sporting venues within the portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Nottingham is attracting national organisations with large-scale events and conferences set to return to the green, legendary and creative city from 2022 and beyond following a successful showcase at The Meetings Show. Meet in Nottingham has returned from the event with some great new business connections.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Since its opening in 2021 The Parkgate Hotel, part of The Celtic Collection , has rapidly become a popular choice for conferences and events including the Welsh Sports Association Sports Industry Awards, the International Association of Language Centres Workshop, and the Wales Screen Summit.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 15, 2022

But Boardroom , the sports business media network founded in 2019 by Kevin Durant’s investment company 35V, is one brand that truly walks the walk. Sarah Flynn: When we first started growing the network, the most important thing was making sure that we had a differentiated voice and that we weren’t just another sports platform.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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