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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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. PSAV acquires Concise , expanding their portfolio into interactive apps for live events. Will this merger change that?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is renowned for hosting famous occasions and concerts as well as live and recorded Television shows in its Great Hall.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Event Technology Awards (ETA)’s eighth edition will take place this Thursday 5 th November. The calibre of entries this year highlights the role technology has played in helping to adapt the industry to serve new demands post-Covid-19. Allseated shortlisted for the Event Technology Awards. Register Here.

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

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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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Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

In terms of technology, there’s a temptation among planners (like almost every industry) to adopt the latest tech without determining if that’s what they really need. Can you manage all event types (virtual and in-person) from that platform? Being creative and innovative doesn’t always need to involve a shiny new technology.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Video live streaming of events is simple to set up, easy to use, entertaining to watch, and most importantly accessible by all. There’s lots of potential for using this technology to live stream in-person sessions to a remote audience at your event. The Legality of Live Streaming Your Event.

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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. Put technology to work here too. Sharing an event safety code of conduct.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly. It’s no surprise why many large events require various large sponsors. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

Reduce high-touch points by having the health screening done during a contactless and paperless check-in to ensure only those that are “CDC approved” are actually checked into the event. #6. You should already have these types of questions answered before hosting your in-person event. You have instant emergency communication in place.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Compatible across all modern browsers and mobile devices, VenueOps is intuitively designed to manage sales, booking, contracting, resource allocation and management, event production, event financials and more.

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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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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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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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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Academic conferences are very different from, say, technology conferences. Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Contact them to explain why they should sponsor your event. Email your subscribers about the event.

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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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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

Budget & Contracts Understanding venue pricing is essential for staying within budget. Before signing a contract, request a full breakdown of costs and clarify the payment schedule. Final Walkthrough & Site Visit Checklist Before signing the venue contract, conduct a final site visit to verify all details.

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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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EventMB

MAY 31, 2023

Skift Take: As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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. A few weeks later, a planner friend of mine had one of her breakout session presenters cancel suddenly at the last minute due to contracting 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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

The difference between AI and most technology like social media is that it doesn’t put distance between people,” he said. “The The difference between AI and most technology like social media is that it doesn’t put distance between people,” he said. That is why every time a user interacts with it, it gets better.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Ease of use: Is the event tech software intuitive? The learning curve for technology can be very hard to overcome and oftentimes discouraging without the right guidance and support,” Nguyen said. She suggested utilizing free trial periods and asking vendors to build out your event as a sample.

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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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Stova

JULY 17, 2023

In recent years, the event industry has witnessed a rapid evolution driven by technological advancements. From virtual conferences to interactive event apps, technology has revolutionized the way events are planned, executed, and experienced. 5 Benefits of Event Tech Consolidation 1.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

The Lausanne-based company, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, will continue to operate globally and as a standalone company after the majority investment. SpotMe will tap into Swiss Post’s technology portfolio and network and will continue to expand in its key markets.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

As an event organizer, you’re no stranger to the transformative power of technology With each passing year, technology is becoming not just a feature but the backbone of world-class events. But the landscape of event technology is vast and ever-evolving, with new innovations emerging all the time.

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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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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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