Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2021. Having the right technology stack is essential to run a successful virtual conference. The Virtual Event Tech Playbook , by Event Manager Blog. Meeting Minds Podcast.

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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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Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 241

Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2018

Likewise, many conference professionals have no idea what embracing the long-tail, pull benefits of content marketing even means. Most marketing and communications teams agree that content marketing serves as the foundation to their conference marketing strategy. A Poverty Of Conference Content Marketing Success. Get specific.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2017

Most conferences are stuck in a rut! So how do you create a conference experience that is not like all the others? Start by considering one or more of these conference big ideas. They are the conference planning road less traveled that harvests success! Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 1.

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Eventmobi

JULY 31, 2024

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. But an annual meeting is only three days out of the year, maybe four. Many organizations are producing better meetings than ever. That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) EventMobi Director of Sales Ian Webb thinks so.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Skift Take: A climate tech conference in Tel Aviv introduced the events industry to a versatile new bioplastic that’s climate-positive, fully recyclable, and cost-effective. Julie Moline Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

10 years ago, I pointed out that most meetings are small meetings. It seems the meeting industry is finally catching on to this reality and its benefits. Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. These are smaller (< 100 attendees) meetings, often held offsite.

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EventMB

MAY 2, 2024

automotive industry, but did you know that it's also a leader across multiple high-tech sectors, including electric vehicles? Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

A little more than six years ago, Adam Parry, a self-proclaimed “tech guy,” noticed a void in his industry. He also noticed that the flashiest of tools were getting attention while other less shiny, but hugely effective (bottom-line changing) tech was left lurking in the shadows. Attendance at Event Tech Live is free.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Tired of meetings that don’t end on time? Things were bad enough when we held our meetings in person. Now so many meetings are online, it’s easy to saddle remote workers with back-to-back meetings. But you can stay on time at online meetings when they’re your meetings — if you follow the guidance below!

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Event Farm

MARCH 2, 2023

Event tech plays a significant role in shaping how events are planned and executed. Fortunately, during Crafting the Event Experience Part 6, Ryan Costello, Event Farm co-founder, and Chief Strategy Officer at MemberSuite discussed the world of event tech including what event planners need to consider and pay attention to.

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EventMB

JUNE 30, 2022

More than 35,000 attendees from 130 countries involved in the global tech ecosystem gathered in Toronto at the Enercare Centre for Collision , a Web Summit event. Event Tech Supports the Experience. It also facilitated the scheduling of meetings with those new contacts on-site during the event. Intentional Event Design.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 9, 2023

For many annual meetings, the Great Resignation has resulted in erosion of loyal, regular attendees and an increase in first-timers, whose experience can be improved with guidance on the best course for them to follow during your program. In his book, The Paradox of Choice , author Barry Schwartz writes: “Learning to choose is hard.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2024

Skift Take: Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2023. Guide to Implementing Virtual Events , by Attendease Having the right technology stack is essential to run a successful virtual conference. You can get the full guide here.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.

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Attendease

JULY 13, 2021

It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. . Its IBM Think conference attracted over 100,000 attendees as opposed to a typical 30,000 attendees for its in-person event. .

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Corporate Events Event Management Management Tech 370

EventMB

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan joins as CEO with founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, taking on the role of executive director of product innovation. A massive valuation of one of the largest event tech (and venue finding) vendors. May 17, 2022.

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Eventmobi

MAY 1, 2024

Selecting the best event technology for your association is crucial for creating engaging events and meetings for your members. The Importance of the Right Event Tech Delivering an exceptional attendee experience is vital. Want more tips on how to evaluate event tech providers? Get the Guide 1.

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Eventmobi

JULY 29, 2022

CLHIA’s November 2020 Virtual Wealth and Retirement Conference focused on providing those managing wealth portfolios for Canadian life and health insurers with up-to-date and actionable information about important trends and issues shaping the industry. Meet the Person Behind the Magic. Planning the Event. ” — Cindy Smith.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2021

Virtual conference engagement is here to stay. Conference live streaming technology has come a long way since the glorified Zoom calls of March and early April 2020; attendees expect more than a choppy, poorly lit, and unrehearsed webinar. 10 Virtual Meetings Best Practices for TV-Level Production. The upshot?

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. To help you understand how you can adapt your meeting, conference or trade show to an online format, we’ve outlined the most common event types we’re helping to go virtual, and listed the tools and professional services being used to create an engaging virtual event experiences.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you had told me forty years ago, a freshly minted high-energy particle physics postdoc, that I’d go on to have four additional careers (owner of a solar manufacturing business, computer science professor, independent IT consultant, and meeting designer/facilitator) I wouldn’t have believed you. Meeting design and facilitation.

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Consulting Meeting Design Conference Meetings 362

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Your conference-slip is showing! Well conference professionals, your conference-slip is showing. If conference hosts and meeting professionals don’t foster and protect specific beliefs about today’s society and business, they lack the intellectual framework for their event to transform lives. Hat tips Stephen J.

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Attendease

JUNE 30, 2021

It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. . Its IBM Think conference attracted over 100,000 attendees as opposed to a typical 30,000 attendees for its in-person event. .

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Corporate Events Event Management Management Tech 326

Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. However, with so many different event apps for conferences on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for you! What Is a Conference App? Before we dive into providers, you need to know what a conference app is.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of common examples of corporate events: Conferences and seminars Academic or professional conferences and seminars allow companies to share industry knowledge, thought leadership, and best practices. Tech troubles can arise around platform selection, audio/visual quality, and attendee engagement.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

An event planning conference! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! You might meet a new friend, business contact, or something in between.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From delight to disappointment, conference gift bags can inspire a range of emotions depending on the type of swag and goodies included. with conference swag bags full of clever, thoughtful, and practical gifts. In this article, we’ll provide tips on best practices (including dos and don’ts for conference swag!)

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. Don’t just throw a party with loud music.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Conference & Event Mobile App Features. All the successful conference and event mobile app focus more on customer engagement, and hence the features circle around offering visitors new ways to engage with event-related content. In 2019, most tech suppliers have adopted a need of offering integration services.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. Shrinking Budgets. Events as Experiences.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. We produced a conference for 250 guests where a famous singer was set to perform in the evening. Contact us to learn more!

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