Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

You don’t tend to last very long unless you’re selling something that’s worth buying,” Event Director, Mark Maher, says. Every Boulevard contract is served with a significant side of the family’s values, not least a uniquely personalised service. So the Event Technology Awards 2018 is a huge opportunity.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. Think virtual event spaces, live streaming, virtual reality…all of which are obvious hot topics and play a huge role in the direction of the events industry. Client portals.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

As Chief Executive Guru at The MICE Guru, I have in the past year taken a deep dive into event tech; taken virtual certification, learned, tested, demoed, tried, implemented event tech all around, attended all major virtual events and discussed findings within our communities. Best (and worst?)

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Neptunus has been providing the temporary infrastructure for the popular event since 2013. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The venue-finding agency has secured sole supplier status on the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of the Sourcing and Booking of Meeting Rooms and Conference Venue Service. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Bournemouth’s Christmas Market, owned by Seventa Events, returns for its third year alongside the custom built two-storey ‘Alpine Lodge Bar’, provided and installed by sister company, Innovative Hire. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Ltd and Innovative Hire. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Royal College of Physicians Meetings & Events (RCP) has signed a 5-year catering contract with CH&CO. CH&CO was recently awarded three starts by the Sustainable Restaurant Association for its commitment to sustainability and brings its socially responsible and sustainable initiatives to the venue. Brand Events.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Then improve your meeting by documenting, promoting, and encouraging people to use your venue’s quiet spaces. Never show up due to “technical difficulties” Event producers can minimize these serious defects by holding technical checks beforehand. Think creatively about how to do this. If only it was so simple!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Subscribe to e-newsletter updates Keep up to date with the latest news Join 15,000 + #eventprofs and get our e-newsletters direct to your inbox First Name Last Name johnsmith@example.com Submit Form is being submitted, please wait a bit. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Event tech native Nick Borelli: AI will remove the drag stuff so you can produce A+ events Nick Borelli, director of marketing for the ethical facial analytics company Zenus Inc., They can source a venue, create a workable agenda, create marketing materials, all the things required. That is the threat,” he said.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBTM today announced that it has signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona Convention Bureau and Fira de Barcelona that will see IBTM World take place in the city up to and including the 2022 edition. Barcelona is a superb host city for IBTM World, with Fira Gran Via providing the perfect venue space and facilities for our needs.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. Effective Use of Event Tech.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. As an event professional, you know that streamlining and automating your workflow through a CRM is one of the best ways to save time while still being able to deliver the personal, white-glove experience your clients deserve. Are you an event planner looking for a platform?

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Event Geek

APRIL 19, 2018

As anyone who's ever googled "Event Management Software" can tell you, there's an over-abundance of seemingly similar event technology companies out there, many claiming to be the "all-in-one" platform that can do everything under the sun for your events, no matter what type of events you do or how you do them.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

meetings & events and the “Eating at a Meeting” podcast, has some suggestions for cutting F&B expenses that you might not have considered. Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Most respondents reported that they expect to hold their next in-person event in the second half of 2021. No surprise, event tech will still be top of mind. Increased competition for space and potential contraction in supply due to closures and conversions of hotels and venues.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

However, flexibility and asking the right questions will help you book the right property for your event. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Here are a handful of ideas to help you find a venue that will fit your budget. Creative Venue Cost Cuts. • Event-Tech.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Make sure they have sustainability management processes and systems in place certified to national or international standards Lead from the top – A top down approach is critical to champion sustainable business practices. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

It is understandable, therefore, that event professionals around the world have revealed they want more transparency when it comes to WiFi services at venues. In a survey conducted by the HBAA, 80 per cent of hospitality and event professionals called for clearer standards on venues’ WiFi services and pricing. Event Tech.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Event planning is full of surprises, which is why it pays to be ten steps ahead. Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. The earlier you finalize the venue, the better.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger walk you through all you need to know to save money on AV. Make sure you tune in next week for Part II of AV Pricing when Will and Brandt will be joined by Andrew Latimer, Design Engineer, and Endless Events’ AV Einstein, for a live AV audit.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. tonnes of food – the equivalent of 40,800 meals! Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Set your event objectives. What is the purpose of the event? When will the event take place?

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Set your event objectives. What is the purpose of the event? When will the event take place?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

These podcasts were selected for consistently sharing new and helpful tips that will benefit most event professionals. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast. Turn Of Events. The Savvy Event Planner. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Event Industry News Podcast.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2024

From sourcing the right venue and managing the contract to ordering food and beverage, audio and visual equipment and keeping everyone safe, this is what you need to ace the event production initiation. Figuring out where to host your next meeting can be a strenuous task.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The creative technical production company, Universal Live, has been awarded an exclusive contract with the Park Regis hotel in Birmingham. Working closely with the hotel to help grow and develop its event provision, they will serve as the in-house audio visual partner. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Customizable and brandable.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Convene makes all your tech needs simple.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Even established event tech can cause planners headaches I don’t think I’d ever seen as many “suits” standing around a single laptop computer as I was at that very moment. It turned out later that the venue had changed internet providers the week before, and this was the first time it had been used “for real.”

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Evolution Dome, the international leader in temporary inflatable event structures and solutions, is on target for a 60% growth in business in 2019. So far this year Evolution Dome has delivered a number of new activations spanning across consumer and B2B events. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2019

Riverside London venue, Glaziers Hall, has appointed a new managing director to drive a new events and marketing strategy and oversee the management of all aspects of the business. Speaking after his appointment, Nicholas said: “I’m excited to be working with an amazing venue with a fantastic history. Brand Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

They coordinate all the details and logistics of the event. Selecting a venue. Much of what the program administrators do is towards the beginning of the event planning process. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, when you adopt a conference app, you’ll see several distinctive benefits for your attendees and your team, including: Easy access to event information. There’s nothing more efficient than having all event-related information in the palm of your hand. Whova Whova is an award-winning app for conferences and community events.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Dispace is an event tech solutions provider based in Nottingham, UK. In a world where venue teams are resource constrained and the volume and margin from bookings is critical, Switch is the solution to delivering better booking conversion with a lower cost to serve. days of admin time saved per week. www.switch.dispace.co.

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