Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2025

The UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, offering high quality educational and networking opportunities and the chance to meet over 650 global event suppliers. Exhibitors […]

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

Or will a lack of choice force event designers to compromise to fit into the box? Some compare the dynamic happening in event tech to the proliferation of social media apps settled into the big four: Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Google/YouTube. Is Bigger Better? Expectations have changed.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Attendees can get a guide to tailored education in the hosted-buyer lounge and in the Inspiration Hub. From generative A.I

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The Congress, held every other year, features cutting-edge medical information, key-note speakers, education sessions, and abstracts detailing the latest advancements in the field. Both events began to resemble each other, featuring educational components, abstracts, and cutting-edge medication information. “We

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Continuing planner education, like the industry itself, has almost entirely pivoted to virtual, at least for now. Let’s do Planner Education 101. Peters, senior global event strategist for Maritz Global Events, earned her certification in 2005. Becoming a CMP. It has also opened doors for me.”.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Today also marks the unveiling of the first two islands on PlanetIMEX – Education Island and Community Island.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Tim Simpson and Liz Smith, both from Maritz Global Events, speak during their Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Transforming Event Experiences: How to Deliver Meaningful Human-to-Human Moments.”. Many, but not all, organizations rely almost exclusively on event satisfaction surveys to drive event design decisions, Simpson said.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness. Everyone has help along the way.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In July 2014, Dr James Morgan, Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster set up the Event Tech Lab. The idea in setting up the virtual incubator, was to help and mentor start up event technology companies wanting to get into the event space, globally.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The leading event for independent and association event producers who want to share successful strategies and discuss ways to improve their bottom lines. World Education Congress. MPI’s signature event delivers top-rated education and networking to the meeting and events community. Event Design Certificate.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Tomorrow we’re kicking off our Tour D’States roadshow on the east coast, hosting our first event on our home turf in Washington, DC, before we head to NYC and Boston. Rebecca Linder, CEO and founder, Linder Global Events. Melissa Spitz, Associate Director, Corporate Communications-Events Management Lead.

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All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

Nick’s first foray in digital marketing began in the mid-1990s (the early days of online marketing) as a web designer. At the same time, he began his events career working in catering. Recently, his work with Maritz Global Events Design Lab focused on intentional hybrid design along all phases of the attendee experience. .

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

Seasholtz, CMP, director of meetings and events, Talley Management Group Inc.; and Stacey Thorp, executive director, conferences & events, Freeman. Greg Bogue, Chief Experience Architect of Maritz Global Events, as Supplier of the Year. Jennifer Gardner, creative director, Freeman, as Event Designer of the Year.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Dustin Westling, Managing Partner at OneWest Event Design & Logistics and President of ILEA, comments: “ILEA is excited to partner with Event Tech Live as we collectively strive to bring high quality education and network-building opportunities to event profs around the world.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Marie Claire Andrews : Presently the President of Association for Women in Events, Marie is known for getting things done, making things happen and for my tenacity to see ambitious ideas from conception to reality. She’s a business and tech leader who also was the founder of Event Tech Tribe and also of the Showgizmo event app.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

That was obviously not possible,” said Jenn Artura, head of global events, incentives and strategic programs for the company. We want our attendees to feel like they are part of something special, while creating new professional opportunities and educational growth at the same time.”. Good Event Design Still Matters.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

To better navigate this list, let's quickly review the different types of events you'll come across. Conferences - Conferences are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C or B2B events. They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. Think 2019. San Francisco, CA. New York, NY. New Work Summit.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

I also believe as we get more experience and confidence moving forward that we will see fewer hybrid and virtual options and more demand for in-person gatherings continuing to drive our educational and networking events. I know that I am looking forward to seeing this great industry getting back on its feet and moving forward!

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2018

Five winners of PCMA’s Education Foundation’s 2018 Professional Excellence Awards were announced May 2 at 2018 Visionary Awards at the Marriott Marquis, in Washington, D.C. Chosen from a field of 15 outstanding finalists, the Visionary Awards celebrate exceptional individual contributions to the business-events industry. .

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Brands can’t afford to not prioritize sustainable approaches and will need to ensure that their people on the ground deliver against this ambition,” says Carina Filek, COO at Elevate Global, in an article appearing in Conference News. Here, event organizers can leverage technology to heighten engagement.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 27, 2019

While I enjoy many aspects of these events, I’m there to learn. Education and learning are one of the essential pillars of an event; when it’s not constructed well, everything can fall apart. When it came time for me to pick which event I would attend, that was important. I’m there to improve myself. The Takeaway.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 20, 2019

For quite some time, we’ve marched to the beat of the same drum – namely, the top three reasons why people attend professional conferences and trade shows: Education. PS: In a recent post penned by Jeff Fugate, The “Why” is the Most Important Aspect of Event Design , he identified a fourth motivator: The Party. Networking.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Events are not like filming movies or TV shows. There are no double-takes. In closing.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

45 percent and 28 percent of event websites in North America and Europe, respectively, included information about their diversity and inclusivity policies. Industry professionals want to maximize socio-economic benefits and education. They want to inspire positive change that will continue into the event community.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

At last year’s conference, PCMA opened itself up to outside observation from the team at Steelcase, led by Kim Condon, Event Strategist, and Tom Condon, Event Design Director, and their group of scientists. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The International Olympic Committee’s association director of events and hospitality, Panos Tzivanidis, will focus on the ‘3Ts – time, technology and talent’, looking ahead to the future in his session ‘Managing operationally complex global events’.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

Exhibit at other events. Find events designed for the kinds of new attendees you want to attract and exhibit at these. Besides exhibiting at another event, you can also join as an attendee and get a feel for the social and educational appetites of the folks in your community. This may be down to event design.

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Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Again, one more golden opportunity for event organizers to seize. Each year, event education sessions need to advance a bit more. “Rinse & Repeat” agendas won’t work for the future of events. Cognitive diversity (age is only one dimension) is one way to counter this. ” Heather McGowan.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you do an incredible event where you feel like, at the end, everyone’s popping champagne but it doesn’t get the PR metrics, it can be perceived by client leadership as a failure or poorly executed event when in fact, it wasn’t. In every aspect of what we are creating and designing for them.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Senior Events Manager | Hulu | Santa Monica, CA. Event Manager | Aspen Skiing Company, LLC | Aspen, CO. Event Manager | Climbing Wall Association | Boulder, CO. Director, Global Events | Marketo | Denver, CO. Fundraising & Event Coordinator | The Centrist Project | Denver, CO. Atlanta, GA.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Besides emailing a fellow conference organizer, there are a couple different ways you can get the scoop on local and global event venues. Post a question, create a poll with your top choices, or join a group for event planner like yourself to help tip you off to locations you haven’t even heard of yet. Mood Boards.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s genuinely a win-win: attendees get the education they want, sponsors receive the reminders they need, and you receive additional revenue that offsets the recording rental expenses. Much like a library card, users must pull it out and log in each time, thus allowing the sponsor to see metrics related to each user.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Why not tee up session recommendations to guests with similar interests via the event app? Why not tee up special hotel offers for like-minded people? This would increase the frequency of chance encounters at the elevator or on their stroll to the conference venue. Learning tracks situated in different areas accomplish this beautifully, too.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Founded in San Diego in 1978, 360 Destination Group specializes in event design, development, and execution. Event Creative. Ignition is a global events and exhibitions company delivering a positive difference.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Event intelligence is the cornerstone of every event as it gives organizers a deeper understanding of attendees' thoughts, behaviors, and intent. It is what will support and enrich your current event and future events to come. Aside from the event registration, you can get the same data during the event itself.

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