Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable More planners are prioritizing eco-conscious venues and destinations. From green-certified hotels to zero-waste catering options, sustainability is becoming a critical factor in decision-making. Today’s elite corporate clients expect more than just recycling programs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Many corporations have sustainability goals that extend to their event planning, requiring venues and destinations to support green initiatives. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Every year WTM strives to make the conference programme indispensable.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nine ways the internal event got a festival-inspired upgrade It was out with the old and in with the new at Quest Software’s 2024 internal sales conference in Anaheim, CA, as the brand overhauled the annual event with a festival-inspired theme designed to support its forward-looking company vision. What’s new? What’s next?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

and international conferences and found that from the main stage to the booths and in the hands-on labs, the focus was on taking real action based on what is happening in convention rooms today. A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. While conferences, festivals, and gatherings bring people together, they also have some hefty environmental consequences. Thats where sustainable event practices come in. Time to step up and make a difference. And the most effective tool in this shift?

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Intel orchestrated unexpected moments of joy while showcasing the company’s deep tech expertise by tapping into the power of music and AI image animation in its booth at AWS re:Invent, Nov. The post Exhibit Design: Intel Wows a Tech Crowd at AWS by Merging AI and Live Music appeared first on Event Marketer. 1 in Las Vegas.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The event will also feature a co-located sustainability and climate tech conference. Skift Take: The next edition of PCMA's European gathering will take place in Barcelona in 2024. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. From festivals and conferences to campus orientations, the environmental impact of these gatherings is undeniable. Choosing sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for business.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They have to give two hours instead of two days to fly in, so it’s sustainable,” she says. Cameron referenced a large corporate event whose celebrity spokesperson used Encore’s hologram tech to beam in from the backstage of the show they were hosting while they had the free time. With the hologram technology, this all changes.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key 2024 Event Tech Trends Unveiled at Strata’s Insight Event Attendees at the Strata Insights event, at The Ned in London before Christmas, were treated to a preview of some of the most important tech trends which will shape the events industry in 2024 and beyond. Two examples were presented.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Event content creator, First Sight Media, has accomplished a content production feat at the recent co-located trade shows, Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live, held at ExCeL London, 20-21 November. This included over 80 sessions recorded […]

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GEVME

DECEMBER 11, 2019

According to CWT Meetings & Events Future Trends Report, the Sustainable Events, the focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase. How GEVME helps to run sustainable events. Sustainable kiosks. Contact us if you are looking for a way to implement sustainable event ideas.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

AMP Events, organisers of Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL), has renewed its partnership with First Sight Media for the tenth year in succession; First Sight Media will provide enhanced filming and streaming services at the two 2024 shows, which are co-located at ExCeL London, 20 – 21 November 2024.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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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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Event Marketer

MAY 20, 2024

RSA Conference brought together more than 41,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors to Moscone Center in San Francisco, May 8-10. The gold cabinetry hardware, wood floors and thoughtful accents brought elegance and sophistication to an otherwise high-tech atmosphere. Five things we saw and heard about from the showfloor.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. A number of organizations, event properties and venues are using sustainability campaigns and air emissions tools to help track and offset activities.

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EventMB

APRIL 23, 2024

This sun-drenched region values nature just as much as technology, bridging the two to find solutions for more sustainable events. Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainability is a hot-button issue for consumers around the globe. There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, either. Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. For example, the watch company Rolex was one of the first brands to support TED conferences. The event marketing campaign was called, ‘Rolex’s DNA: innovation and design’, a theme that suited the nature of TED Conferences. Credibility.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hotels in Denver, Irvine and Little Elm offer luxurious peace after days of play These new and renovated properties embrace sustainability and celebrate their natural surroundings. It embodies the property’s commitment to sustainability—and it’s not just for show. This renovation brings an additional 14,000 sq. event lawn.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. There are high-tech (high-cost) and low-tech (low-cost) ways to amplify your content.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New generations of event planners have seen how a combination of virtual and in-person elements can boost event sustainability and accessibility. Corporate event trend #5 Building eco-friendly, sustainable events is crucial. Encouraged attendees to use sustainable transport. Re-used and recycled material. Employed local people.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. We still lead the country in sustainability. Currently, we have Dreamforce, J.P.

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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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Winning Best Hybrid Event at this year’s Event Tech Awards 2022 marked a significant milestone in WBCSD’s journey with both their agency partner 2Heads and in the way their events communicate their vision. Proving that the creative marriage of technology and events can create sustainable results that benefit business and people.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Event tech continues to grow rapidly. Sustainability has been a huge topic this year, but only five percent of planner respondents said they made it a priority when creating their event. On the other hand, 75 percent of consumers said they take sustainability into consideration when making a purchase. Technology Reigns Supreme.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Our team planned a big corporate conference at a beautiful event venue a few years ago. The event’s production was flawless, the energy on the floor was electric, and attendees were delighted. As the crowds began to disperse, we started our victory lap around the venue. We were met with a dismaying scene – lots […]

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Despite the recent layoffs and talk of a recession specifically in the tech sector, Dominguez is optimistic that the meetings industry won’t be impacted. “I Sustainability Is Relative.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Westminster event venue stands ready to instantly facilitate daytime conferences from 120 up to 250 in-person delegates by offering a ready-to-go all-inclusive conference package that includes room hire and audio-visual equipment for in-person events from £6,385.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

With the rise of the climate protection movement, the event industry is forced to take a look at certain practices and become more sustainable. Planning a sustainable event covers many aspects such as venue choice, waste reduction & management, resource use, transport and more. The events industry is no different. Measuring tools.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Equal parts music festival, cram marathon and a family reunion, Dreamforce, Salesforce’s annual user conference and flagship marketing event, welcomed more than 45,000 attendees to its massive national park-themed campus around Moscone Center in San Francisco Sept. Sustainability as a Core Value One-hundred percent of graphics were recycled.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

From today’s high-tech capabilities and mindfulness practices to more experiential and cultural influences, we are working in a really exciting time where we have more access than ever to technology, unique activities, and authentic experiences that can provide an unforgettable event for attendees.

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