PCMA Convene

APRIL 13, 2021

Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, not all hybrid meeting formats fit every event. In the latest Business Events Industry Dashboard survey , conducted March 22-25, we asked meeting organizers to share how they plan to design their upcoming hybrid events. All participants can interact via the conference app.”.

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APRIL 29, 2019

Director of Conventions & Meetings. Muskego, Wisconsin. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Manager, Meetings/Events & Exhibits. Society of Government Meeting Professionals. International Meeting Managers, Inc. Advanced Meeting Solutions, Inc. Michael Downs, CAE, CMP.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. Learn how virtual conferences work, which key components you need to include to really stand out in your field, and how going hybrid may be the trick in a post-pandemic world. Trade shows.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Over the next few years, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions will ramp up its efforts to draw meeting planners to its most recent Poconos property and a brand-new resort in Round Rock, Texas. Kalahari’s first property, Wisconsin Dells, opened in 2000. A funeral directors’ conference even brought hearses into the space.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

In March, despite the fact that the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) had never before offered an online education component to their annual meeting, the association converted a face-to-face meeting to a virtual one in just seven days. Illustrations by Celyn Brazier).

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

Planners have been introducing many new approaches recently to meet an event’s objectives and goals , but one aspect of meetings that is still ripe for more changes is the refreshment break. The post Energize Attendees with New Approaches to Breaks appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Most recently, Codianne was director of operations at Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center. Marcus Hotels & Resorts promoted Harless to managing director, now overseer of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Skip Harless.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! This central location makes the Illinois State University a desirable event space for conferences or meetings in the area for up to 10,500 in its 100 spaces; 7,000 overnight. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Toledo, OH.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 33 • Meeting Planner.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

of meeting space and 16+ million gallons of water fun in indoor and outdoor waterparks, there’s no reason business and pleasure can’t mix in “The Waterpark Capital of the World! ® “ Attract a crowd with an unforgettable meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Meeting Space. ® ” appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. Madison, Wisconsin, is No. Madison, Wisconsin.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The noninteractive content sections, including keynotes, panels and anything where the participant’s only role is to watch, should take up about 60 percent of meeting time. With hundreds of platforms out there and more being launched every week, planners are finding they can mix and match to meet specific event goals. The 60/40 Rule.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. Madison, Wisconsin, is No. Madison, Wisconsin.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

In fact, it’s inspired groups to meet at historic hotels, including the 10 Best Historic Hotels of 2017, selected as part of USA Today ’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. of meeting space, including the two-story. 16,000-square-foot Woodfill Conference Center, with six meeting rooms under one roof. There’s 22,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Shortly after Roger Dower became president of the Johnson Foundation in 2007, he wanted to explore what it takes to host meaningful meetings. So, he held a meeting with a group of 18 experts who ranged from labor arbitrators to environmental mediators. What are the keys to a productive meeting? Is everyone prepared?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

At the time, I was still working full time for a meeting and event production company and, frankly, needed to vent a bit about how I felt we were being treated by a couple of our clients. If you asked average conference-goers, prepandemic, why they attended, chances are, most of them would say two things: education and networking.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. For example, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is designed for meetings even though it has an elegant, diverse expanse that caters to both leisure and business travelers. of meeting space.

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JANUARY 30, 2019

When old man winter rears his ugly head, the best thing you can do to boost your conference attendance is to head to Florida—right? We recently had our regular business—conventions, meetings and overall leisure—analyzed, and surprisingly even to us, business is basically at the same percentage for each of the four quarters,” says Bloemendaal.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In search of a great large or small office space to host an off-site meeting for your company? From college campuses and universities to business centers, camps, and retreat centers, there is surely the perfect space for your professional meeting. How about some great coworking space near you for you or your employees to utilize?

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In search of a great large or small office space to host an off-site meeting for your company? From college campuses and universities to business centers, camps, and retreat centers, there is surely the perfect space for your professional meeting. How about some great coworking space near you for you or your employees to utilize?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2021

As much as we wish we were going to Boston as planned, having another virtual meeting is a perfect way to further solidify our relationship with these new customers before we start to bring them to an in-person or hybrid event next year,” she told Convene. SIOP’s 2020 conference chair, told Convene last year.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Thomas three years ago, Jacuzzi’s then-new president and CEO had a question about the hot-tub company’s annual International Dealer Conference: Is that all there is? It was January 2014, and by every measure the conference had been a success — well attended and well received. Here’s how: 1. DEEPER WATER.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 29, 2016

founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, recently outlined four keys to wellbeing during a presentation at the Mindfulness & Wellbeing at Work conference, presented by the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center — which adapted Davidson’s talk for its website.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Participants were able to take advantage of 43 sessions, focused on the latest in planning purposeful meetings. Smart Meetings sent a team to do some early reconnaissance, and the top lessons learned included the following. The post Lessons from Smart Monday at IMEX 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Security is job No.

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Unique Venues

JULY 10, 2019

More specifically, the newly-renovated Younts Conference Center. With a large number of meeting spaces, the couple will have plenty of rooms to choose from, with different capacities all over the campus. Younts Conference Center & Other Venues at Furman University. Annapolis Basin Conference Centre. Amherst, MA.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

. “Pre COVID we already knew that, according to research, 58% of the people were telling us that they would spend more on food and beverage if they didn’t have to wait in line,” said Emmy Gengler, CEO of Softjourn, at a recently held Event Tech Live 2021 conference. How Contactless Technology Affects Ticket Sales.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 31, 2017

Expansions to Wisconsin Dells and Pocono Mountains Properties. Wisconsin Dells, WI (September 2019): We’re expanding an additional 130,000 square feet bringing the total available meeting space to 230,000 square feet. The expansion will feature 21 new meeting rooms–resulting in 39 total meeting spaces.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2018

An Eddie Bauer co-worker helped Barglof net a job interview with Tarsus Group , an international business-to-business media group known for its conferences, exhibitions, massive trade shows and publishing. Barglof’s job relocated her to Wisconsin, where she lives in Milwaukee and works in the western suburb of Brookfield.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chicago Southland Dazzles with Unique Meeting Spaces. The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. Guided tours are available as well.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In this region, the University of Illinois Conferences & Special Events is home to a 1,400-acre campus with high-tech classroom spaces, lounges, and overnight accommodations for up to 1,800 people and a dedicated event staff to help plan it all. University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Springfield, MO. Central Michigan University.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 28, 2019

Johnson, along with Andreas Weissenborn, the organization’s senior director of research and advocacy, reviewed footage from city council meetings, social-media posts, statements from elected officials, and news stories to get a better sense of how lawmakers look at travel, tourism, and meetings. Connecting the Meetings Ecosystem.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Meeting & Event Job Openings. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Meeting Planner | Stanford University | Stanford, CA. Meetings / Event Coordinator | Randstad | Lanham, MD. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Convention Management Lead | Ashfield Meetings & Events | East Hanover, NJ.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Meeting & Events Planner | Carlson Wagonlit Travel | Hartford, CT. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Meetings & Events Manager | Marriott International | Bal Harbour, FL. Virtual Event Manager | Meeting Tomorrow | Chicago, IL.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Learn More. Connecticut.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

If you are seeking private label programs, to meet growers, producers, and more, this expo is the place to be. California Cannabis Business Conference. During the last week of July, more than 600,000 aviation enthusiasts travel to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to participate in AirVenture. Washington Auto Show.

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