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Tips and Tools for Managing Event Schedules

Attendease

Remember the days of wrestling multiple spreadsheets to manage your event schedule? The constant back-and-forth emails, the nagging worry about double-booked sessions, and that sinking feeling when you discover a scheduling conflict minutes before your event goes live… For many event professionals, these scenarios still represent their daily reality.

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Are Convention Centers Worth It? 

EventMB

Skift Take: Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.

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CHS Launches Leeds Theme Following Birmingham Success

Prestige Events Magazine

CHS has announced the theme for its Leeds 25 show following another successful exhibition in Birmingham. CHS Birmingham delivered on its expectation to be one of the most productive events in its history, with buyer’s and exhibitor’s pre-arranged meetings up 16% on last year, not to mention the relationships built across the show’s networking. Now, with demand remaining high, the organisers have announced the next major theme; Welfare.

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Drones and ‘Braindates’: How FICP Tried to Set its Conference Apart

EventMB

Skift Take: The theme of this week’s FICP Conference in Denver was ’Elevate,’ as the association raised the bar on its annual event.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Envoku to Talk Personalisation

Prestige Events Magazine

Envoku, the newly launched delegate engagement platform from Live Group, is collaborating across a series of international and domestic events to expand industry knowledge, understanding, and thought leadership around AI driven audience insight. As part of the product’s launch programme, Managing Director Stephen D. Pickett will be speaking to event organisers, in house event professionals, and event marketers from across public and private organisations, both in the UK and internationally.

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Allianz Stadium collaborates with Event Psychologist on ‘Event Flow’

Prestige Events Magazine

Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, has released research on the importance and understanding of ‘Event Flow’ for successful meetings. In collaboration with Kelly McCormack, The Event Psychologist , the venue looked to understand how best to create momentum and productivity amongst delegations, using movement. Speaking on the research findings, Kelly McCormack, who is finishing her master’s on event psychology at the University of Leicester, commented; “A good event flow is closely related to Environme

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Choose 2 Rent Continues Partnership with Event Tech Live, Confirmed as Headline Sponsor for ETL London 2025

Event Industry News

Choose 2 Rent, a leader in innovative technology solutions for the events industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving event technology forward by signing on as the Headline Sponsor for Event Tech Live (ETL) London 2025.

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World-class conference centre plans move ahead

Prestige Events Magazine

The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment have been revealed. Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant. With circa 3,000 sqm of flexible space, it will lend itself to varied events from theatre-style conferences to award ceremonies.

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World-class conference centre plans move ahead

Event Industry News

The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment have been revealed. Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Former Westcoast UK Managing Director Alex Tatham Appointed as Non-Executive Director of CI Group

Prestige Events Magazine

CI Group, a leading UK marketing and events agency that includes Corporate Innovations events agency and Clareville PR, has announced the appointment of Alex Tatham to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. This strategic addition underscores CI Group’s commitment to enhancing its operations and expanding its marketing presence, with its goal of doubling the company size in the next three years.

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Visit Evessio, multi-award winning event management software provider at Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

Evessio, a multi-award-winning event management software provider, specialises in the Awards and Conference industry by integrating tools for nominations, secure online judging, guest management, and tailored communications. Our customisable event websites and comprehensive revenue tracking streamline operations and boost revenues.

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30 Euston Square’s Auditorium in demand as awards ceremonies embrace modern formats

Prestige Events Magazine

Traditional ballroom-style awards ceremonies are no longer hitting the mark for today’s top performers, according to 30 Euston Square’s delivered business. With the workplace now a more casual environment, employee recognition has shifted from black-tie formality and lengthy banquet dinners to engaging, streamlined experiences that resonate better with attendees’ preferences.

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Choose 2 Rent at Event Tech Live: Leading the Future in Event Technology Solutions

Event Industry News

As the headline sponsor for Event Tech Live in both London and Las Vegas, Choose 2 Rent is excited to showcase innovative event technologies that combine sustainability with unmatched efficiency.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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AEO appoints Anna Golden as new CEO

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Golden as its new chief executive officer, effective January 2025. With over two decades of experience in the events industry, Golden has a distinguished record in driving growth, leading strategic change, and building impactful relationships.

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

These properties make it easy to gather among views remember Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.

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Visit the Event Industry News Hub at Event Sustainability Live – Your Gateway to 2025 Opportunities

Event Industry News

Meet the Event Industry News team at this year’s Event Sustainability Live, the Event Industry News Hub will be your go-to spot to connect, plan, and explore the full potential of digital marketing and advertising for your brand in 2025 and beyond.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

Smart Meetings

Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.

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World Travel Market London 2024 closes with 11 per cent increase in qualified buyers

Prestige Events Magazine

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days. Returning to Excel London from November 5 to 7 2024, the 44th edition hosted 5,049 buyers, a substantial increase of 11 per cent, and almost 500 extra buyers, on the 4,560 buyers welcomed to the 2023 show.

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How Planners Can Make Their Events Greener

Smart Meetings

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Smart Meetings interviewed Ben Hoeksma, senior director, global program lead, to better understand what the guide provides to planners.

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IET Birmingham: Austin Court supports children in need this Christmas with charity pledge

Prestige Events Magazine

IET Birmingham: Austin Court is donating one LEGO pack to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for every site visit taking place this December. Endeavouring to always demonstrate its commitment to corporate social responsibility through actions, not words, the unique events venue in the heart of the city is aiming to match, if not exceed, the number of LEGO packs it donated to the leading specialist paediatric centre last year.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Micro-events: The Trend of Intimate and Exclusive Events

Eventscase Blog

Although not a new trend, micro-events are gaining traction as an effective option for companies seeking highly personalised, impactful experiences. Characterised by their small scale and exclusive focus, these events allow brands to establish deeper connections with attendees. This article explores the reasons behind the rise of micro-events, how they are transforming, and the critical role technology plays in optimising their organisation and experience.

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4 Reasons to Rethink Using PayPal Giving Fund for Your Nonprofit

Click & Pledge

At Click & Pledge, we believe in sharing knowledge and resources that help nonprofits thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to collaborate with Joanne Toller , a renowned nonprofit strategist, to bring you invaluable insights that can fuel your organization’s success. Joanne’s expertise in nonprofit fundraising and strategy is unmatched, and her passion for helping organizations prosper truly inspires us.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Event Website

Special Events

Essentials for every event website

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