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Concerns about using facial analysis at events: part two

Conferences that Work

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. (See, e.g., this thread on LinkedIn which has, at the time of writing, four thousand impressions.) Five days later, Panos Moutafis , co-founder & CEO of Zenus , the “ethical facial analysis” company, responded. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why.

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Loews to Open Second Hotel in Arlington

EventMB

Skift Take: The upcoming debut of the Loews Hotel Arlington features 888 guest rooms and 266,000 sq. ft. of meeting space centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth.

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If you care about one thing this month, make it data management (yes, really)

Eventsforce

With the buzz of December already a distant memory, the arrival of January comes as an anticlimax. It’s back to work, back to normality and for many event planners, a time that can seem challenging and even a little overwhelming. While it can be difficult to muster enthusiasm for anything right now, data management (yep, that’s right) is something that’s always worthy of your consideration and — as this blog sets out — a concept that’s never more relevant than at the very start of the year, when

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4 Takeaways from Big Attendee-Preferences Survey

MeetingsNet

Freeman’s annual gauge of event participants reveals a few differences between attendees of different generations—but many important similarities too. Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events.

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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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Clear Roles, Effective Collaboration With the RACI Matrix

PCMA Convene

Some components of planning an association annual meeting involve multiple departments and competing priorities. Membership wants one thing; publications, marketing, and chapter relations, another. Having too many cooks in the kitchen — and no clear owner — leads to wasted time, energy, and frustration. As a product and project manager for your annual meeting, you can address this challenge by leading a collaborative process to clearly define individual and team roles and responsibilities.

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Evolution of Spatial Design Technology Could Simplify Event Planning

Smart Meetings

Allseated Rebrands as Prismm to Launch New 3D Virtual Design Platform Just as a light prism offers infinite possibilities of colors, the Prismm unified SaaS platform being announced today will offer dynamic virtual digital twins of event spaces to enable collaborative sourcing, designing and planning from any computer screen. Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significa

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Share the Brand Love with Five Activation Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Event Marketer

Sweethearts Candies is leaning into dating trends with a limited-edition release of Situationship Boxes just in time for Valentine’s Day. (Photo: Spangler Candy Company) Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and brand love is in the air. Case in point: Sweethearts, known for its iconic conversation hears, dropped Situationship Boxes just in time for the holiday.

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Barbican appoints Philippa Simpson as new Director for Buildings and Renewal, and Beau Vigushin as new Director for Audiences

Event Industry News

The Barbican is delighted to announce that Philippa Simpson has been appointed its new Director for Buildings and Renewal, and Beau Vigushin its new Director for Audiences. Both will take up their new role in the spring this year.

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Nine Must-Read Stories: Industry Experts Talk Event Measurement and ROI

Event Marketer

Most event marketers know how difficult it can be to get budget dollars when their peers in other marketing disciplines have better data. Ratings, streams, clicks, opens and impressions can seem like daunting metrics to compete with. But there are countless ways to measure the impact of events and collect compelling data that proves how live experiences ladder up to real business goals.

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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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Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference

PCMA Convene

The colorful artwork appeared in IAS conference logos, on the website, in emails, videos, and on site in signage and presentation slides. At the start of the 12th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science last July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, conference organizers acknowledged the Yuggera and the Turrbal people as the traditional custodians of Meanjin, or Brisbane, Australia.

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Barbican appoints Philippa Simpson as new Director for Buildings and Renewal, and Beau Vigushin as new Director for Audiences

Prestige Events Magazine

The Barbican is delighted to announce that Philippa Simpson has been appointed its new Director for Buildings and Renewal, and Beau Vigushin its new Director for Audiences. Both will take up their new role in the spring this year. The appointments follow an extensive international recruitment campaign launched in autumn 2023 to identify exceptional individuals who will complement the Barbican’s current team and who possess the skills and vision to lead the Centre into its next chapter.

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Female participants lead the resurgence in mass participation events, as participation rates move back to pre-pandemic levels

Event Industry News

Female participants have emerged as one of the driving forces behind the return to pre-pandemic levels of participation in mass events. The latest Mass Participation Pulse report has shed light on the shift in participation patterns, with female participants leading the revival of the mass events market.

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Deadline extended for Tomorrow’s Talent 2024

Prestige Events Magazine

The deadline has been extended for applications to the 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent programme, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners. UK-based talented event planners or buyers who are aged 30 and under, or who have up to three years’ experience in the meetings and events industry, now have until Wednesday 31 January 2024 to take part in the career-changing scheme.

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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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Survey Says: Special Events State of the Industry 2023

Special Events

Part 1 in our annual State of the Industry report

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Top 5 Traits Of High-Volume Fine-Dining Catering Companies

Caterease

If you are a catering company, you understand the challenges of high-volume fine dining catering. It requires more than good food and excellent service to cater to a large crowd. You need to have suitable systems to ensure your operations run smoothly. In this post, we’ll look at the top 5 traits of high-volume fine-dining catering companies.

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Southern California Luxury Hotels Redefined Splendor

Smart Meetings

Quiet luxury is personalized and healthy Luxury hospitality is no longer limited to gold-plated toilets and diamond-crusted watches. A recent 24-hour visit to Dana Point , California, a half hour from number one-rated John Wayne Airport (SNA) and a model arbiter of quiet sophistication was a demonstration of the new, soft-spoken approach to pampering meeting attendees in body and soul and a fresh understanding of why the area is so popular with incentive travel, financial and medial meeting grou

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Commercial vs Consumer Inflatables

Ins'Tent

Back to Inflatables Hub If you are getting ready to set up for a trade show, festival, or other entertainment or sales event, it’s important to understand the difference between commercial inflatables and consumer inflatables. Based on the needs of your business and the kinds of events that you are staffing, you might use commercial inflatables or consumer inflatables.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Building an inclusive and equitable meetings industry

MPI

“Achieving diversity and inclusion in leadership is an ongoing process that requires commitment at all levels of the organization.

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Insights from Independent Venue Weeks Marketing Head on This Year’s Vital Celebrations

Skiddle

The post Insights from Independent Venue Weeks Marketing Head on This Year’s Vital Celebrations appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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Catersource and The Special Event

Event Guru

Tickets are on sale now for the annual Catersource and The Special Event conference. This year, it will be hosted in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center. The conference begins on February 12 and continues until February 15. This conference combines the catering and events industries all under one roof. It provides a great opportunity to attend various workshops and presentations.

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Convene Segments its Portfolio of Brands and Announces Conversion Plans for Four etc.venues Locations

Exhibitor Magazine

Following the acquisition of etc.venues in February of 2023, the newly-combined Convene portfolio of brands created the largest single provider of ded.

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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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Allseated enters a new era as Prismm and launches a new innovative technology platform

Event Industry News

The company rebrands and bolsters its first-of-its-kind portfolio of 3D spatial design and event planning under the all-new Prismm Platform Allseated, a SaaS (Software as a Service) spatial design technology, has announced its new company identity, Prismm, and its newly unified Prismm Platform.

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Sioux City Announces Oak View Group as New Private Management and Food Service Partner at Sioux City Convention Center

Exhibitor Magazine

SIOUX CITY, IA � The City of Sioux City Council today announced the expansion of its contract with Oak View Group, the global sports and entertainment.

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Launchpad Competition returns to Event Tech Live Las Vegas, providing a platform for event tech startups to shine

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live Las Vegas has announced the highly anticipated return of the Launchpad Programme. Dedicated to showcasing the innovation and creativity of event tech startups, this competition offers a unique platform for emerging companies to catapult their products into the limelight and connect with industry professionals.

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InteleTravel Acquires Global Events Agency MGME

Exhibitor Magazine

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. � InteleTravel, an integrated travel distribution group built on the longtime mega-host travel agency, announced today it has acqui.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

PCMA Convene

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. in record-breaking numbers. According to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, more anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state houses last year than in

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National Restaurant Association Show Announces New Expo + Education Programming for 2024 Event

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO � The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show�, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends i.

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Eventcombo chosen for the prestigious Alberta Accelerator by 500 Global Program

Event Industry News

Eventcombo announces its acceptance into the esteemed Alberta Accelerator by 500 Global Program. This recognition underscores Eventcombo’s dedication to innovation and growth in Event Tech. This unique program, tailored for global growth, serves as a gateway to the burgeoning tech innovation ecosystem spanning the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor in Alberta, Canada.

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