Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Our largest auditoriums have 276 seats and are ideal for large corporate gatherings, including live streaming town halls from headquarters out of town or guest speakers designed to engage employees. A full bar and diverse menu of food and beverage items offer plenty of options outside of the traditional popcorn and candy.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Corporate holiday parties, gala dinners, and annual celebrations are right around the corner… and to create truly memorable holiday experiences, you need to begin locking in venues, vendors, catering, and entertainment ASAP. You can assign rooms/venues, times, speakers, and more. Food and beverage planning is critical, too.

Event Planning 370

Event Planning Food and Beverage Speakers Venues 370

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Food & Beverage ($35/person). Entertainment. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. You will also have some variable costs such as speaker fees and engagement items including swag boxes. .

Food and Beverage 362

Food and Beverage Financial Sponsorships Technology 362

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether that be fantastic decorations, exceptional live entertainment or even introducing an eclectic menu, planners are creative thinkers who design events with the intent of appealing to attendees. The use of a guide is one of the best ways to focus on ROI alongside engaging and entertaining attendees. Out-of-the-box Entertainment .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. 2: Audio visual, décor and entertainment – 6% increase. Don’t expect any cheap deals on entertainment. Missed Part IV of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

2021 317

2021 Food and Beverage Entertainment Events 317

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Truly creative event design questions, for example, whether we need to have a keynote speaker , relegate significant participant discussions to breaks and socials, or supply entertainment during meals.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Attendees value experiences like food and beverage, speakers/entertainment, and learning environments with good audiovisual. Leadership often thinks the answer to their attendance problems is to earmark even more spend for attendance marketing. Spend in this category doesn’t contribute to the attendee value proposition.

Marketing 80

Marketing Food and Beverage Attendance Marketing Conference 80

Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

People want to feel connected, they want to be entertained, and they want valuable content to take away with them. Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Let’s take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2024.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

Since social events are not for everybody, the brand creates a number of activations to engage its global attendees around the closing concert, which always features big-name entertainment. Flip the food and beverage hour. Another tip? Fraleigh suggests you think of your attendees as being on a “mission.”

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Event Marketing Marketing Food and Beverage Travel 358

Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

An agreement on how you expect people—attendees, staff, speakers, exhibitors, etc.—to You can use an app like Event Farm to control crowds and stagger queuing anywhere a line forms, like registration/check-in, meet-and-greets, product demos, and food/beverage stations. #15: 18: Entertainment/F&B. 1: Code of conduct.

Food and Beverage 312

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 207

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. The VR programming gave participants the ability to virtually explore the interior and exterior of Ford’s vehicles and watch the on-demand virtual Ford stage for speakers and presentations. The result was a company able to deliver unique, fulfilling experiences.

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Tech Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 279

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Entertainment. Whether it be a live band, aerial artists or fire dancers, keynote speakers or moderators, entertainment is an important part of any event to wow your audience and keep them engaged. Mobile App. More events are including a mobile app to give their attendees access to all event information at their fingertips.

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Entertainment Travel Advertising Sponsorships 267

SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Set a Realistic Budget Develop a comprehensive budget that accounts for all potential expenses, including venue rental, catering, entertainment, transportation and miscellaneous. Culinary Experiences: Feature unique food and beverage options, such as gourmet food trucks or interactive cooking stations, to delight attendees.

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Entertainment Sustainability 52

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Entertainment. Variable costs: $10/person.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Popular themes like decades parties, costume parties, and masquerade balls give attendees guided inspiration for decor, music, activities, food, and dress code.

Event Ideas 195

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Events Speakers 195

Social Tables

JULY 28, 2022

Food and drink are the stars of the show at any cocktail party. Less formal than a sit-down meal, guests are more likely to indulge in hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and delectable finger foods. Including a non-alcoholic beverage or two on the drink menu is a great rule of thumb for cocktail parties. Play upbeat background music.

Food and Beverage 147

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 14, 2019

Whether you are hosting a conference, retreat, meeting, or any kind of event, you are likely to be providing food items to your guests. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you wade through budget management is ignoring the importance of food and beverage. For better or worse, food impacts people and their feelings.

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Food and Beverage Entertainment Contracts Consulting 68

Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2023

Drake’s Alley Bar is perfect for intimate gatherings in an outside space and comes equipped with heaters and two auxiliary speakers, allowing guests to play music of their choosing. The Iron and Oak Topgolf Swing Suite provides an entertaining way for groups to relax, have some fun and grab a drink—all in a casual environment.

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Food and Beverage Entertainment Hotels Retail 173

Expo Pass

JUNE 22, 2022

There might be food and beverage issues, speaker cancellations, or even natural disasters or emergencies, but if you develop a plan, you’ll be able to guarantee the best possible outcome in any situation. If your catering falls through, make sure you have the numbers for three awesome food trucks in the area.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. More specific examples include incentive trips or and live entertainment attractions. . The room layout and AV equipment should allow you to capture the audience as well as the speaker.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We explore creative costume ideas, chilling cocktail recipes, Halloween-inspired entertainment, and so much more. Step 6: Book event vendors, suppliers, and on-site entertainment. After securing your venue, work quickly to confirm event vendors and outsourced party services, such as day-of food or bartending service.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

A fundamental piece when learning how to plan an event, your budget determines which venue you’ll use, the kind of food served at your event, and the entertainment you’ll hire. Once you’ve created your event budget, it’s time to choose the food and beverage that’ll be served during your event. and more….

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Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

To accomplish this, you plan to have keynote addresses for speakers and presenters, breakout sessions, group dining, happy hours and an exhibit hall for vendors and sponsors. Lines for food, event check-in or walk-up registration. Align food-and-beverage service with your objectives (and guest preferences).

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Food and Beverage Venues Speakers Entertainment 141

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Entertaining? Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. What type of experience do we want to create for attendees?

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The conference programme was packed with an excellent range of industry speakers and workshops covering topics including Leadership, Inspiration, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and Industry Best Practice. This year’s conference had an overall aim to motivate, strive for excellence and drive members to achieve outstanding results.

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2023 Venues Conference Food and Beverage 130

Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers. Food and beverage (F&B) suppliers play a significant role in most events.

Contracts 158

Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of the size of the event and what the VeeFriends team wanted to achieve, there were numerous challenges to address, such as production, venue sourcing, hotel blocking, food and beverage, welcome parties, registration, talent, security and VIP management. the solution. provided its unique challenges.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Banking Tourism Contracts 130

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

The number of speakers at live events is constrained by travel and location, and while online events offer a solution to that problem, that doesn’t mean you should flood your event with too many speakers. When designing an online event, content must be both engaging and relevant —and rightsized, not too much. Make a Profit.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Speakers Travel 111

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. At a hybrid event, what is more, important is your speaker.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. At a hybrid event, what is more, important is your speaker.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. At a hybrid event, what is more, important is your speaker.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . Food and beverage. Entertainment (because events should not just be about business). – Food/beverage.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Common expenses include: Venue rental Decoration Marketing Guest speakers Entertainment Merchandising Food and beverages The list above is a good starting point, but every event is different and brings different expenses. You’ll want to consider your venue, duration, number of attendees, furniture, food, etc.

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Food and Beverage Events Trade Shows Venues 52

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

These also allow for a CSR component, if a family decides to donate its meal to a food bank. For example, a broadcast of a narrated high tea ceremony could provide entertainment that could be made more memorable by the gift of a beautiful teacup in advance of the event. Entertainment.

Meetings 130

Meetings Insurance Entertainment Financial 130

Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

You’ll meet people in tech, science, medical, aerospace, entertainment, and of course, food and beverage. From set-up to breakdown, the number one focus is creating a good time for attendees, vendors, speakers, and everyone at the event. Event planning can be a great way to get a leg up wherever you want to go.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Travel Trade Shows 147