Event Industry News

JUNE 22, 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has appointed Leeds-based firm Lineup Ninja to provide speaker management software to Conexpo-Con/Agg in March 2023. Lineup Ninja will provide speaker management software to help the organisers coordinate over 150 educational sessions across five days and numerous theatres.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts. Foster, Esq.,

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

And unless they possess excellent hearing, conversing with a colleague while Heroes plays from a monster speaker ten feet away is, well, challenging. For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. So attendees need somewhere to talk.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“The trade shows that I went to were typically only annual or semi-annual. As you lead up to your big annual trade show, you can send us a template. We talk to somebody in marketing and we tee this up to meet your specific needs for that trade show,” he says.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs had hosted FFEA’s conference for the past several years, and Suzanne also had future space contracted with them. The team was incredibly flexible – they were open to renegotiating the entire contract and working with us even if attendance was drastically reduced.”. Speaker Prep.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials. The best conference apps allow event planners to easily communicate with different stakeholders, including attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Smoother communication.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks. When you’re moving that quickly, there’s no expectation on outcomes.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

The full experience offers attendees three days of discovery and 50+ hours of content, with executive keynotes, speakers from prominent software companies, workshops, entertainment, and lots of opportunities to network in between. media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These events can be anything from conferences and trade shows to holiday parties and team-building exercises. Trade shows. Trade shows. Trade show coordinator. Step 6: Book speakers, performers, and other entertainment. The Answer! What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? Hybrid Events.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. And OpenTable.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Hosted in Canada this is one of the largest trade shows in the mining industry.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Confirm speakers and gather biographies. Confirm all your event speakers or special guests.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

Lastly for a bit of fun, we look at the world’s first hologram circus act (amazing) and a robot photographer that offers organisers something new when engaging people at busy trade shows! Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Selecting speakers, sessions, and topics. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Many teams use contracted labor for duties such as photography and videography. Selecting a venue. Doing the s ite walkthrough. Choosing a caterer.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Feedback on specific sessions, speakers, and various event aspects would also lend an insight into the true satisfaction levels of your attendees and how they talk about the event after it’s finished. Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows. There are 5 kinds of people that attend trade shows.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many event organizers craft their USPs around their size, comprehensiveness, and the fact that ideas and products are launched at their conference or trade show. After all, when is the last time you told a friend about an adequate dining experience or a so-so keynote speaker you heard at a conference?

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

In Part Two of this series where I focused on in-person events, I talked about the difficult—but necessary—contraction on the supply side (at venues, hotels, and other suppliers) to deal with the dramatic drop in demand. For trade shows in particular, virtual events present problems for exhibitors, especially large shows.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Here are a few formats that you can incorporate in your conference: Trade Show. Giveaways and speaker gifts. Conference Planning Task #6) Book speakers and vendors. Booking Your Speakers.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

She has hands-on experience juggling the event planning needs of multiple organizations, including budget preparation, contract terms, negotiations and analysis, speaker management, off-site events, exhibits and trade shows, and travel.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 23, 2025

Venues in the city often understand and cater to government-specific requirements, including per diem rates (a set rate or allowance for meals, lodging, and other costs while on government travel), security protocols, and government contracting standards. Constitution. Audi Field , home of D.C.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Contracting. (3 Finding diversity in speakers. Finding quality speakers. Communication.

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Let’s hope you covered all your bases in the contract you had your clients sign. What does your contract say? Developing a cancellation policy to include in your contract is an absolute must. What happens if the client cancels because of a mistake or breach of contract on your end? Guest speakers. If so, how much?

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ePly

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Access online contracts. Provide exhibitors, speakers, and attendees with the power of self-service. GTR, as part of the Personify family, is proud to offer a complete event management platform for organizers of trade shows, conferences, corporate meetings, and other events of all variations and sizes.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests? Set your event objectives.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests? Set your event objectives.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails. Surveying sponsors, donors, guest speakers, and exhibitors can also provide information of value. Client portals. And why should that feedback be limited to event attendees?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Examples of this type of event or experiential marketing can include anything from handing out samples on the street to a booth at trade show to a built-in display or exhibit at a shopping center to a stand-alone event that immerses customers in a product or service. Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc.

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The Modern Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Events today, whether they are trades shows, concerts or conferences, require a lot of work. You have to set a date, find a venue, schedule panels, shows, events, and even happy hours and dinners, and then you have to get people to come. It’s competitive out there, not only for attendees but also for their participation.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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Eventsforce

MARCH 11, 2020

Within the term audience, think not only of delegates, but also of VIPs, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, contractors and other stakeholders that come into contact at the event. Senior leadership members or keynote speakers may be reluctant or unable to come. trillion trade show industry.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

From gathering speakers to securing sponsors, your to-do list seems to be never-ending. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. Costs: Considering that 32.8% Source: EventMB.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. Whether you’re planning a conference, trade show, or expo, you can use this guide as a checklist for the roadmap toward your success.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

In such kinds of events, you must make sure to find out the speakers who can talk about those topics. . We bring to you one of our best experiential tech solutions — the Showcase App , which is ideal for trade shows and conference organizers. What do the people want and need to know? Creating an event sustainability policy.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2020

Her students are then required to analyze what an event’s virtual expo hall looks like, for example, how demonstrations at virtual booths are performed, how breakout sessions are handled, how speakers adapt content for a digital platform, and more. Digital staging for speakers and emcees: Was there a theme? Are they live vs. recorded?

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. And OpenTable.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Ideally, the app would keep attendees updated with the latest schedule and speakers, be used for onsite registration, and eventually make the printed program and agenda obsolete. We stopped having a three-copy paper contract,” she said. The screen even highlights booths that are in the process of being sold, Harper said.

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