Attendease
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
10 years ago, I pointed out that most meetings are small meetings. It seems the meeting industry is finally catching on to this reality and its benefits. Yes, s mall is the new big ! From eSpeakers ‘ report on IMEX America 2024 : “ Small is the new big. Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. Simpler internal team meetings, VIP events, and client advisory boards will be among the most common types of meetings as we go forward.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.
SpotMe Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Lausanne, Switzerland. November 11, 2024. Eventex has announced The 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry and Event Technology Professionals for 2024, and we are proud to share that Pierre Metrailler (CEO of SpotMe and Onomi ) is featured. The honor celebrates top professionals whose creativity, vision, and innovative contributions have made a lasting impact on the events industry.
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Attendease
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As a project coordinator or marketing manager, you’ve likely been tasked with planning company and product events —even though event planning isn’t a core function of your role. Your boss wants improved workflows and better results…but provides little guidance on how to get there. You’re left scratching your head, wondering where to even start.
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 12, 2024
Skift Take: At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Barbican, one of London’s most iconic cultural and conference venues, will showcase its recent innovative use of space at IBTM 2024 in Barcelona. The Centre is famous for its architectural brilliance and cultural offerings, but the creativity it has employed when it comes to space utilisation for its conferencing and business events offer has opened the door to new ventures, attracting an increasingly diverse range of clients to the venue.
StraussCA
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. But when everything falls into place, it’s incredibly rewarding. The key is to stay organized, keep it fun, and ensure that attendees leave feeling like they gained real value. Here are a few strategies that work wonders for a successful event. 1.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The New York City Marathon set a new record this year, with more than 55,600 athletes competing in a five-borough race on Nov. 3. In the days leading up to the event, runners and their families stopped by the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Expo that took place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to pick up their race numbers, get insights on the track and stock up on the latest in gear.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Hyatt’s Senior Vice President of Events, Steve Enselein, spoke with Skift Meetings about the most interesting takeaways from IMEX America. While “doing more with less” was a consistent theme, optimism for the future of meetings and events remains strong.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Get ready for a stunning showcase of wedding and event inspirations at the Waterfront Boutique Venue in Burlington! We were invited to their exclusive Open House event. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, the Waterfront Hotel offers an unbeatable view that’s perfect for any wedding or special event. Imagine exchanging vows or hosting a reception with the lake as your backdrop – it’s a truly unforgettable setting that will leave you and your guests in awe.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cvent CONNECT Europe, one of the region’s largest meetings, events and hospitality technology conferences, hosted by Cvent, brought together thousands of industry professionals both in-person in London and online last week for three days of networking, education and hands-on technology training.
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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 14, 2024
Skift Take: Even with the possibility of Clarion Events being sold by its private equity owner Blackstone, the company is still bullish about its acquisitions. Its most recent is Eaton Hall Exhibitions.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Copper Box Arena, one of London’s most versatile event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with Addison Lee, the leading private hire and courier service in London. The collaboration between Addison Lee and Copper Box Arena, which is managed by GLL, a charitable social enterprise and worker-owned cooperative operating under the community-brand Better, will strengthen both organisations’ commitment to enhancing London’s vibrant event scene by offering seamless, reliable and su
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Temporary inflatable event structure specialist, Evolution Dome, is set to return to Event Sustainability Live which will run alongside Event Tech Live (ETL) at ExCeL London on November 20-21, 2024.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Optimism in the business meetings and events sector is high, with average event budgets on the rise, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) latest MIA Insights. The latest edition of the association’s quarterly benchmarking report has revealed that almost three quarters (74%) are confident in the future growth and sustainability of the sector – a slight increase on sentiment reported in June.
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Negotiation coach Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions during Convening Leaders 2025, on Jan. 14, as well as a live coaching session afterward. Negotiation coach Alex Carter starts off her April 2024 TEDx talk, “How to Ask for More — and Get It,” by saying the most important things she knows about negotiation she learned in a kayak.
Exhibitor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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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.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: The theme of this week’s FICP Conference in Denver was ’Elevate,’ as the association raised the bar on its annual event.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
There's one thing that defines all event professionals: We are born decision-makers.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
When the goal of your meeting is relationship building, here’s what you should be measuring and one key question to ask on your post-event survey. When stakeholders invest the time and budget to bring people together face-to-face, they want to know they achieved their goals. It's not enough simply to host an event; organizations need to be able to measure its impact.
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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.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: Long-time partners in business and in life chose IMEX America as the site of their wedding and MPI Rendezvous as their reception.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hilton Birmingham Metropole has launched a new industry resource as part of its ‘A Place for Everyone’ initiative, aimed at sharing best practices with businesses looking to improve diversity and inclusivity within their teams. The digital brochure, which has been designed in an accessible format, provides helpful information, as well as inspirational case studies and advice, so that other businesses can benefit from the experience of the hotel.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Event name badges might seem like a small detail, but their impact is anything but minor. A well-crafted badge doesn't just identify an attendee; it enhances networking opportunities, reinforces security, and aligns seamlessly with the event's branding.
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