MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. engine launched earlier this year by the Professional Convention Management Association and Gevme, an event-technology provider. The new meetings-industry A.I.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 17, 2016

One thing we have learned is that planners researching event technology usually come with one problem to solve. Based on our experience we’ve devised a handful of tips that will help meeting and conference planners become confident in the research and purchasing process of event technology.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

If your event app provider uses a template to generate one-off event apps and did not architect the solution you contracted for to be multi-tenant, your app does have a decent chance of being rejected by the Apple Review Board.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Barbican is continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone highlights the strength of a relationship built on shared values, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences across one of the leading arts and conference venue.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. More on Event Technology: Extreme Personalization: 10 Ideas to Customize Engagement for Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

At Freeman, this insight validated our decision to invest in the data analysis and digital event technology that would allow more people to attend our clients’ trade shows and conferences on their own terms, including virtually, through livestreaming or on-demand video. They could see that their resilience was waning.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Planning the event layout. Create an attendee journey site map so you can visualize the event layout. Event technology is your friend here. Sharing an event safety code of conduct.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

Ensure you have event technology in place that allows for tracking of certified and authorized personnel, including the ability to monitor daily staff changes for multi-day events. #10. You have carefully reviewed your vendors’ contracts and understand your liability.

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Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

At the same time, committing to virtual event platforms now can look like a mistake in a few months, once events start to shift once again. Planning for versatility will be key to future-proof your event technology for what’s yet to come. Another place to look for help is at schools and associations.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 25, 2017

Before those expectations are met, they must be clearly defined in an event planner contract, not only to establish certainty between you and your client, but to protect you from the ramifications of any obstacles that may come up. Here are the five things every event planner must include in their event planner contract.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. If you’re not on company property, you’ll likely need to get a location release from the property owner in order to legally broadcast the venue space. What is Considered a Public Place?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The event industry is playing catch up from two years of postponed or cancelled events. This means that there is a shortage of available venues, as contracts from the pandemic have rolled over to current timelines. This shift in post-pandemic events has also significantly impacted event budgets.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Many of the investments event marketers plan to make are related to health and hygiene, event technology and new staffing roles. Select all that apply,” 39.69% of event marketers said a lack of adequate staffing at hotels and similar event venues is their top concern. Source: EventTrack). Source: Pulse Survey).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology. Brian Ludwig is no psychic but he does have an interest in the future; specifically, the future of event technology. Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ). (Summary: Are Your Attendees Engaged?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Led by its expert working group, LIVE Green, it will provide artists with the tools and information to include sustainability clauses in their booking contracts. LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) has unveiled a new sustainability initiative.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We have listened to our customers’ repeated demands to build integrated event registration capabilities, and we are proud that you all trust us to do so. In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish. rather than ‘how can I help event organizers?’.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Global Event Specialist, GES EMEA, has appointed circular economy specialist, Reconomy, to recycle the businesses exhibition graphics from across its operations at Birmingham’s NEC and ExCeL London.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2022

Following recent contract wins at three of the UK’s leading event venues, audio-visual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley has promoted Dan Orchard to the role of venue director. Anna Valley is also the in-house audio-visual supplier to the Emirates Stadium and The Grove Hotel.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

When attendees arrive on site, they can do a contactless check-in using event technology. Your venue and vendor contracts should include an indemnification clause that requires them to abide by the code of conduct and any local or state rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to COVID.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before you begin to evaluate whether your organization should use event management software, it’s important to know what this technology does. What is Event Management Software? Event Management Software is any tool designed to help event planners manage multiple event technologies from a single platform or backend.

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

This part of the process isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—expect pushback and delays, especially if you’re working with a large team—but it’s always best to address concerns before you negotiate a contract with your new platform provider.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Take the contracts home and read them closely before signing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Event Industry News

MARCH 23, 2017

Ruddy Nice have extended a contract with D2i Systems to secure use of the Engage event management software and self-managed registration solution for Defence Simulation, Education & Training (DSET) 2018. The post Ruddy Nice renew event tech contract with D2i Systems for 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

If a speaker agrees to participate, send them a contract that stipulates their role in the conference, the amount they’ll earn, and other pertinent details. Contact them to explain why they should sponsor your event. Then draft and sign a contract that defines the role of each sponsor. No pressure!

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

By acquiring an exceptional international team, a market-leading end-to-end event technology solution, and deep domain expertise in key industries, Swiss Post is strengthening its role as a trustworthy carrier of sensitive customer and business information, supporting companies in their digital transformation.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Location: UK RemoteDepartment: Sales Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract) Minimum Experience: Mid-levelApply here ** EventMobi is a remote-first company and this is a remote position. You may reside anywhere in the UK, with the expectation of being able to work from a central London location 2-4 times per month.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Easy-to-build proposals, contracts and BEOs … with electronic signatures.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map. Do not underfund your network services at events.

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