Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
As environmental responsibility takes centre stage in the events industry, BMA House remains a top-tier, sustainable venue in London, blending historical charm with forward-thinking environmental practices.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In June 1958, science fiction writer Brian W. Aldiss published “But Who Can Replace a Man?” As a teenager, I discovered this thought-provoking short story while browsing the sci-fi shelves of my local library. Cover of “Who Can Replace A Man” by Brian Aldiss, originally published by Infinity Science Fiction in 1958. Like much science fiction, Aldiss’s tale explores humanity’s fraught relationship with technology in a dystopian future.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: Forever changing the lives of front-line hospitality workers – one person at a time – is Mary Jo Blythe’s mission as founder of The Above and Beyond Foundation.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
To provide clarity for the sector, the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events industry navigate the forthcoming Martyn’s Law. Working in partnership with leading security and risk management experts GSA Global, the trade association has compiled a step-by-step roadmap to help the sector stay ahead of the potential requirements, so it is ready when the law is enacted.
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Completing registrations, collecting sponsorship materials, and communicating updates to exhibitors adds time and resources to planners with already-filled plates. Stova’s new platform aims to improve the experience for exhibitors and planners.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
30 Euston Square, the award-winning events venue in central London, has appointed Salem Retibi to the position of Venue Director. Salem brings with him over two decades of exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry and joins from Tewinbury Farm Hotel where he was Operations Director for the past 13 years. Under his leadership, Salem helped elevate venue standards at the Hertfordshire destination with the hotel consistently exceeding revenue targets, achieving outstanding guest satisfaction
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Tips for crafting a multiday holiday event When I first sat down with Mariela Murphy, CMP, special events director for Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, for dinner during my recent trip to Amelia Island, Florida, I was immediately captivated by her excitement and vision for the holiday event Dickens on Centre. For those unfamiliar, Dickens on Centre is an annual event celebrating its 10th year in 2024.
Guidebook
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. From festivals and conferences to campus orientations, the environmental impact of these gatherings is undeniable. But here’s the good news: event planners and venues are embracing innovative, eco-friendly strategies to reduce their footprint.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Skift Take: Monique Ruff-Bell exemplifies leadership at TED rooted in strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and bold thinking. She balances vision with empathy, inspiring others.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
East London is now home to Last Days , an exciting new venue collection group rethinking how we use underutilised spaces. Last Days turns dormant locations into lively hubs for creativity, community, and culture. From conferences, awards shows, to immersive pop-ups, their collection of versatile venues is designed to inspire and bring people together.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Coalition’s 41st convention emphasized strength and resilience National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) held its 41st annual convention in Birmingham, Alabama, at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Westin Birmingham Hotel Nov. 13-16. This year’s theme, Strength and Resilience, was an acknowledgement that the 2024 elections and the resulting shifts in DEI legislation would engender tension among attendees, says Jason Dunn, executive director at NCBMP.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
If you're an event planner, you've probably experienced the nagging feeling of forgetting something.
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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
EventMB
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Randall Barney knew he would need to sharpen certain skills, like public speaking and sales, to work his way up at the World Teleport Association. So he made that his mission.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, DRPG kicked off its 45th-anniversary celebrations with a live broadcast, partnering with LightBulb Teams to deliver ‘The Big Build’ initiative. The event, streamed across the globe, brought together clients, agencies, venues and suppliers to construct prosthetic hands as part of the Give a Hand programme. The 60-minute broadcast, hosted live from DRPG ’s HQ studio complex in the Midlands, guided participants through the assembly process in real time, fostering colla
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
At Groceryshop , a trade show for grocery and consumer packaged goods that took place Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, Instacart brought a fresh approach that invited attendees to “level up” their business and enhance customer experiences. A bold visual statement with checkerboard patterns and bright, splashy colors, the eye-catching 20-by-40 square-foot activation, designed and produced by MoonLab Productions in collaboration with its in-house fabrication partner BloqLab, featured distinct home and stor
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
You may not like to hear it, but chances are your conference is not as unique as you think. If it is any consolation, most conferences are copy-paste replicas of each other.
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Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Our friends at Leading Tagoras are conducting a survey to help guide your association’s future learning strategy. We’re sharing this because Tagoras has a great track record of doing high-quality research and sharing the insights with those participating in the survey. To contribute and learn about the trends that will have the most impact on association education in 2024, complete the survey here.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
London hotel group, The Wesley, has recently achieved ECOSmart gold Accreditation following an in-depth examination process that was conducted by Greengage, an organisation that supports hospitality businesses on their individual sustainability journeys. The accreditation process involved a survey that closely examined five key areas, including Energy & Water Conservation, Waste Management & Recycling, Rooms & Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Corporate & Social Responsibility
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. Data Event Marketer released the Measurement in the AI Age report, which explores AI for measurement in events and trade shows as well as data security and the neuroscience of attention, among other topics key to collecting right data (and making it actionable) today.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world-renowned annual tech show for the pro AV and systems integration industry. Connecting people with markets, it’s the pre-eminent event for bringing together the international audio, video and lighting community.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Exciting refreshes in sought-after destinations Wherever you go, there you are—especially if that place is a meetings mecca like Washington, D.C., Miami or Las Vegas. These exciting new and renovated properties are not only easily, abundantly Instagrammable; they provide the kind of sought-after experience in sought-after destinations that make for unmatched meetings.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The majestic Leeds Castle , located near Maidstone, Kent, has enhanced its meetings and events space with the addition of its Grade I listed The Gatehouse. Occupying the south side of the entrance to the Leeds Castle grounds and forming an imposing approach to the Castle Island, The Gatehouse provides a distinctive setting for private dinners for between 20 and 40 guests or evening events.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Team Summit is DISH’s annual expo that brings together a global network of partners, retailers and vendors (approximately 3,500 attendees) over three days in one space where the brand can showcase new DISH products, strategies and technology through training and general sessions. The approximately 45,000-square-foot space features different business units and anywhere between 13 to 20 different featured partners each year.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Sarah and Michael’s wedding at Henderson Brewing Co. showcased a flawless fusion of modern sophistication and rustic charm. The venue’s industrial aesthetic, marked by exposed brick and a cozy ambiance, offered a striking contrast to the warmth and intimacy they desired for their special day. From beginning to end, their day was a vivid reflection of their unique love story, celebrated in a way that felt true to who they are as a couple.
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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.
Do Good Events
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Stewardship is about nurturing and maintaining relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders that are involved in your organization. It goes beyond raising funds. Stewardship focuses on creating a sense of community and shared purpose that can foster long-term support and engagement. Effective stewardship is key for nonprofit organizations to ensure that they not only meet their immediate fundraising goals, but also build a sustainable network for years to come.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is calling for innovators and industry experts to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. Can you confidently talk about the future of event marketing? Are you bursting with top tips for improving well-being in the industry?
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover $0 Days, cosmic luggage and AI Journey Accelerators. DONUT UNDERESTIMATE BRAND PARTNERSHIPS Freebies abounded on Nov. 19 during the first-ever “$0 Day” as Grubhub celebrated its Delivery’s Other Half campaign, which offers Amazon Prime Members $0 Grubhub delivery fees.
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