Thu.Apr 03, 2025

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How are Event Profs Celebrating GMID 2025?

Smart Meetings

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! And what a special day it is. Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round.

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ICC Wales welcomes Martyn’s Law and commends Figen Murray’s tireless campaign

Prestige Events Magazine

ICC Wales welcomes the passing of Martyns Law (Protect Duty) and commends Figen Murray OBE on her tireless work to increase security measures in public places to prevent terrorist attacks. This landmark new legislation follows six years of determined campaigning by Figen to ensure lessons were learned from the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack in which her son, Martyn Hett, was one of the 22 victims who tragically lost their lives.

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Brittany and Brandon’s Gorgeous Rustic Wedding at Fermanagh Farms

EventSource

Brittany and Brandons wedding was a wonderful celebration of their love, set in the peaceful and pretty countryside of Fermanagh Farms. The venues natural beauty, with its wide fields and cozy charm, made it the perfect place for their special day. Their special day was brought to life with the heartfelt ceremony officiated by Enduring Promises , and every precious moment was beautifully captured by Thorne to be Wild Photography.

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Headbox Announces £3M Investment to Fuel Global Expansion with Commercial Launch in New York City and Strong Growth in Headbox Australia

Prestige Events Magazine

HeadBox, the award-winning B2B meetings and events platform powered by AI software, today announced a significant 3 million investment, marking a pivotal step in the company’s global growth strategy. Key Highlights Secured 3 million investment, led by Salica Investments, alongside Deepbridge Capital and Egora Ventures Launched commercial operations in New York, securing first 10 venue customers Generated over $25 million in event enquiries in the NYC market Will support strong HeadBox Aust

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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A Perfect Blend – The Barista and FFAIR Partner to Enhance Exhibitor Experiences

Event Industry News

FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsor management platform, has announced that The Barista, a leading events coffee supplier, has joined its Recommended Supplier programme.

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AI Tools for Association Event Planning: Maximizing Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch 

StraussCA

Event planning for associations has evolved with AI tools that streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. However, human oversight remains essential to ensure events feel engaging and personalized. Below, we explore key AI tools and strategies for optimizing their effectiveness while maintaining a human touch. ChatGPT for Event Planning and Reporting AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT assist with scheduling, summarizing event feedback, managing registrations, and automating resp

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Choose Chicago Finally Has a New CEO

EventMB

Skift Take: After more than a year without a permanent CEO, Chicagos DMO has a new leader. The former CEO of Discover Long Island will now head up one of the biggest convention cities in the U.S.

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ICC Wales welcomes Martyn’s Law and commends Figen Murray’s tireless campaign

Event Industry News

ICC Wales welcomes the passing of Martyns Law (Protect Duty) and commends Figen Murray OBE on her tireless work to increase security measures in public places to prevent terrorist attacks.

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What is the CMP for Meeting Planners?

EventMB

Skift Take: As of 2024, more than 13,000 meeting professionals in 55 countries around the globe have gotten the CMP designation. How can you?

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Revolutionizing Event Management with Claude AI Event Builder: A Game Changer for Event Planners

rsvpBOOK

In todays fast-paced world, event planning has evolved from a manual, time-consuming process to one driven by intelligent technology. The demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions has never been greater. Enter the Claude AI Event Builder by RSVPBook, an industry-leading advancement that sets a new standard for event management. What Is Claude AI […] The post Revolutionizing Event Management with Claude AI Event Builder: A Game Changer for Event Planners appeared first on rsv

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Chefs’ Table by Numbers: ‘Truly remarkable’ Culinary Event at QEII Centre Raises Over £40,000 for Hospitality Action

Event Industry News

Levys Chefs Table event concluded with resounding success, delivering an unforgettable culinary experience and raising significant funds for Hospitality Action. The March 27th event spearheaded by Levys Director of Culinary, James Buckley, saw top chefs create over 2,000 plates of incredible food for over 300 guests at the QEII Centre.

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IAEE Now Accepting Scholarship and Grant Applications

Exhibitor Magazine

IAEE is thrilled to announce that applications are open for our exclusive scholarship and grant programs, crafted to elevate your education and care.

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AGF Report Shows Festivals Going Plant-Based & Increased Focus on Recycling

Event Industry News

Key takeaways The AGF Annual Festival Sustainability Insights report is the culmination of a year of information gathering, data analysis, and number crunching for the 40 festivals from 16 countries that were assessed by AGF in 2024, covering topics such as food & drink, water & sanitation, power & fuel use, waste & recycling, travel, […]

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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From Signals to Sales: How to Turn Event Engagement into Revenue 

Certain

In our ever-evolving world of B2B marketing and sales, events have long been celebrated for their lead-generating potential. But todays data-savvy professionals know that simply hosting an event or even capturing attendee engagement data is no longer enough. The real magic happens when you translate that data into actionable intelligence that drives pipeline […] The post From Signals to Sales: How to Turn Event Engagement into Revenue appeared first on Certain, Inc.

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Event People and Trivandi partner to support those looking to build a career in the events industry

Event Industry News

Temporary event staffing agency Event People who specialise in providing opportunities for those looking to grow and enhance their careers in the events industry, is teaming up with Trivandi who provide advisory, design and delivery services to major events, venues, destinations and sports organisations, to offer two fully funded scholarships to Major Events 101, a […]

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On April 10, join Opus Agency’s Brent Turner and industry leaders from Verix and TiE Global for a LinkedIn Live session exploring how personalization, AI, and community-building are reshaping event experiences. Learn more here.

Opus Agency

Brent Turner Going Live on LinkedIn with Verix and TiE Global

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NOEA Confirm Three More Sponsors as Awards Go Live

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) has confirmed three sponsors for this years awards, which return to Bath in November. GL Events, Wasserman, and Training 4 Resilience, all return to support the event, underlining their continued commitment to promoting the best in the industry.

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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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Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance Issues Statement on Introduction of New Tariffs

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, DC In recent days, the executive order introducing new reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners has led to significant concern within.

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How the Event Industry is Responding to New U.S. Tariffs, from Prices to Pivots

Event Marketer

After weeks of conjecture and swirling rumors around how U.S. tariffs would shake out, the specifics around the levies were revealed on April 2 during a briefing at the White House. In addition to previous tariffs imposed last month on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods, the Trump Administration announced a baseline 10-percent tariff on all imports to the U.S. that will take effect April 5, while reciprocal tariffs imposed on dozens of countries will go into effect April 9.

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GMID 2025: Regenerative events, contracts, state of travel

MPI

Meetings and events are essential drivers of economic growth and innovation around the world, and MPI’s 2025 Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) broadcast proved it. Today (April 3), a month of GMID educational opportunities concluded with a North America broadcast that followed weekly sessions from across the globe—Asia-Pacific/Australia, Europe, Africa and Central/South America.