Expo Pass

MAY 10, 2022

“I love seeing speakers that change the way we think […] They are experts, they have thought about something, they bring their own view of the world – to you – and it changes how you think about the world.”. They set the tone for the marketing and are what your audience sees when they walk into the venue. So dig in, it’s a good one!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. In addition to your venue minimum, you will want to keep a separate, more detailed F&B budget where you break out each individual meal function to factor in taxes, service charges and quantities of each item. Mobile App.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

People want to feel connected, they want to be entertained, and they want valuable content to take away with them. This ranges from optimizing event logistics (like venues and F&B) to identifying new revenue opportunities and more. Lets take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2025!

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Venue and governmental regulations keep changing. Of course, your costs will depend on the venue and local/state regulations still in place regarding mask-wearing, social-distancing, and room capacity. View the session recording #1: Venue and staff costs – 24% increase. 2: Audio visual, décor and entertainment – 6% increase.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Video live streaming of events is simple to set up, easy to use, entertaining to watch, and most importantly accessible by all. Just because it’s your event doesn’t give you the right to use the venue, copyrighted material, or individual’s likenesses to profit from. Capturing the Venue.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Look for the winning beverage to be served in the Caesars Entertainment booth at IMEX America in October. That is wowing all the senses.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands has announced its first wave of high-profile speakers for sport’s most influential industry gathering. As a famously friendly city, we can also guarantee a warm Birmingham welcome to all SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit delegates.”

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Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

They provide potential attendees with detailed information about the event while educating and entertaining them along the way. If your team has hired a professional photographer during past events to capture shots of the guests, speakers, and other activities, don’t forget to use these photos on your event website!

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) has hosted its 2024 Annual Conference at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. With a stellar line up of speakers, themes included Inspiration, Motivation, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Industry Best Practice.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event? You may want to consider asking this during your vetting process.)

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accompanying the 100 will be just 45 event suppliers and venues for networking and pre-qualified face-to-face meetings. There are still more speakers to be revealed but with a line-up this strong, why wait?” Harding said: “There has been a lot of discussion around counter terrorism this year. Register at www.eventbuyerslive.com

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Picatic by Eventbrite

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For creators, nothing was more important than our entertainment spaces and what COVID-19 meant for their future. When the pandemic first struck, we were all forced to rethink every kind of space we inhabited and perhaps took for granted.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

The first step to making conferences more interactive is starting with a robust online event platform that can connect your attendees and speakers with fun and useful features. Polling provides streamlined audience interactions with your speakers in live time, whether it’s giving feedback before or after a presentation. Include Polls.

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Attendease

AUGUST 6, 2024

On the other hand, if your target audience consists mainly of older, more traditional supporters, a formal gala dinner with a live auction and keynote speaker might be more appropriate. The EventUp marketplace has over 15,000 venues to choose from, and it’s free to browse and book.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They provide potential attendees with detailed information about the event, educating and entertaining them on the way. Using pictures of the event venue, incorporating both external and inner shots of the event facilities is advisable. More importantly, they get attendees to sign up for events.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

From the art installations, to the touchless tech, to the entertainment to the oh so many opportunities to get a tattoo, here’s a breakdown of how top brands cowboyed up in ATX. Agency: Civic Entertainment Group). Check Out Our SXSW Archives: Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Venue Rental. Entertainment. For example, an event tech app can help with marketing and promotion by allowing event planners to push notifications about keynote speakers and registration. You will also have some variable costs such as speaker fees and engagement items including swag boxes. . Number of People. 75/attendee.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For example, entertainment can be great for both audiences, but workshops are not always great to be shared with two audiences. . Or, alternatively, train your speakers to make sure that they repeat the question that was asked from the in-person audience to allow the virtual audience to hear it as well.

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GEVME

JULY 28, 2021

A virtual conference typically runs for multiple days, has keynote speaker sessions, live entertainment, educational sessions, product demos, product training, panel discussions, and more. It is easier to attract high-profile keynote speakers as well, especially because time is valuable for them. Saves Money and Time.

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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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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Because of that, Paige was intrigued by an invitation she received from Caesars Entertainment to come to Las Vegas in June 2024 for the company’s inaugural Global Wellness Summit. “And if they don’t take care of themselves, they won’t be able to take care of patients who really need them.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre , and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. This really highlights the importance as an independent venue of being part of a consortium with the range of benefits membership offers.”

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

PRE-EVENT WEBINAR To inform attendees ahead of the event, HubSpot recorded a live Attendee Preparation Webinar—available later on demand—that offered the 411 on the event, including registration, badge pickup, venue navigation, food and drink options, and more. From 11 a.m.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 9, 2024

Event Marketer: What were some of the sessions, panels and entertainment opportunities available over the four-day event? We had 102 speakers, 14 performances across three stages, moderated by 28 members of the Bloomberg News media and philanthropy staff. I think we’d probably move a couple of our stages around next year.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

When you remove the physical venue from the mix, your event experience design will require a rethink —but it may actually make it easier for you to create the perfect flow with the right mix of content and interactivity. In an in-person format, technology is often peripheral to the hustle and bustle of the on-site activities.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 13, 2024

Sync is a service that consumers can sign up for that provides them with a seatback screen on their flights, a brand-new in-flight experience that allows members to customize their trip with tailored information, entertainment options and other personalized perks. Bonus points to Delta for excellent espresso martinis.

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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. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. What does all of this mean in practical terms?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Ask about dietary restrictions, entertainment preferences and amount of time they’d like to spend in meetings. Ask everything about every aspect, from food to location and venue to guest speakers to cocktail hours. You don’t have to guess what your attendees want—they’ll be more than happy to tell you.

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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.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Speaker Power. Smart Monday. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Smart Tip: Bring your own thermos and refill at water stations for a sustainable hydration strategy.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. One of the most common misconceptions is that in-house venue decor is sufficient. Natasha is a past speaker at the Smart Woman Summit. Entire Productions is a 4x honoree of the Inc.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

While the featured speaker at your conference may only be on stage for 40, 60 or 90 minutes, as a meeting professional, you are most likely “on stage” throughout the entire conference. But trusting yourself and being confident about who you are and what you have to offer is crucial throughout this process. Confidence is your best designer.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. One of the most common misconceptions is that in-house venue decor is sufficient. Natasha is a past speaker at the Smart Woman Summit. Entire Productions is a 4x honoree of the Inc.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 19, 2022

First, we welcomed the VVIPs, who were incentivized to come early with a free breakfast program including keynote speaker to kick off the day. If long queues are inevitable for your event, consider how you can keep guests entertained while they wait. To do this, I staggered guest arrivals based on ticket types.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2022

Driving those plans is attendee comfort, followed by local requirements, the organization’s requirements, and the venue requirements. Outside of food and venue, the top costs for 2022 survey respondents were technology, staffing, safety equipment, and other expenses (speakers, entertainment, advertising).

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