Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Imagination Collaborative, we don’t just design events, we craft immersive, data driven experiences that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Whether it is the lighting, the video component or the AI app integration, every element shapes an events structure. Below are some top stories we produced in 2024 to help planners improve their event design with the technology we have at our disposal.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While there are many new players focusing primarily on virtual events delivery, there is a lack of platforms that also have foundational event design and planning functionality that allows for the flexibility and scalability of multi event management, regardless of event type.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

But the uncertainty around event pricing models isn’t new. In our latest Live Talk with expert guest Anthony Vade, Director, North America at Event Design Collective, we discussed how to get to strategic price design so that event planners can better monetize their events. Who’s involved, .

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Bubble Agency, a global leader in PR and marketing specialising in the AV, sports and media technology sector, has announced the launch of Bubble Events, a new venture dedicated to delivering exceptional events that captivate, inspire, and connect.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Determine your event’s value. Before exploring price strategies to drive event revenue, you’ll need to revisit your event design. In a recent talk with Anthony Vade, Director, North America at Event Design Collective , we learned just how crucial this step is. Uncover your event’s value.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With over a decade of experience, MeetingPulse has evolved into a robust platform trusted by leading global enterprises for event management from registration to post-event evals.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Before Ronda Keys was a CMP Fellow —and a CMM, CEM, DES, CTA, HMCC and the assistant director of events at The Universities at Shady Grove —she was a little girl planning events complete with themes, invitations and menus for her Barbie dolls. She says, “Event design was a passion of mine at an early age!”

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Guide to Implementing Virtual Events , by Attendease Having the right technology stack is essential to run a successful virtual conference. Download this implementation guide to learn the pieces that you need to run your multi-session online event. This is what Tahira Endean talks about in her book Intentional Event Design.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this article, we’ll give an overview of the different types of floorplans used in event businesses, the value of accurate and detailed floorplans, and how you can use them to land more leads, delight clients, and keep your team on track. Get started today! Get started today!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Whether arriving to the event through a virtual program such as Odyssey or visiting a site through virtual 3-D rendering at an in-person meeting or event, VR in meeting and event design is about creating collective immersive experiences. Planning Immersive Experiences for Experiential Learning.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Prioritize strategic planning and execution Once you’ve defined clear objectives, the next step is developing an in-depth event strategy and plan that aligns with organizational goals. This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Read More: First Business Events Industry Week Showcased Purpose. Celebrating Excellence Winners of the PCMA Visionary Award were announced on Thursday, March 8 th and included: Jodi VanWoerkom, senior event manager, Association for Talent Development for Digital Experience Strategist of the Year; Tim Mathy, senior partner, SpeakInc.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When a business event is built around attendee interaction, empowering participants to shape the content through active involvement and engagement, the outcomes are more likely to be successful, and at the same time, stronger and more meaningful relationships will result. The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Abingdon: Routledge.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

This means that nearly half of the people we design for are less engaged than they could be. Event designers can measure engagement as a barometer of belonging. In fall 2023, I taught NYU’s MA in Event Management program, successfully using this framework to introduce the ‘Belonging-centered Design’ method.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: The Event Manager Podcast produced by Skift Meetings hosts a wide array of industry leaders who share their insights into embracing the strategies that drive success while addressing the issues that shape the ever changing events landscape. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Canadian Special Events

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Known for their creative and customized approach to event design, C3 Events infused the space with elegance and warmth. This commitment to inclusivity is not just a mission statement; it’s a guiding principle that drives every response, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals across Israel.​

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Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

If your event management software supports customizable registration forms, you can make the online payment process as simple as possible for attendees. By taking this step, you offer your registrants the convenience of registering immediately from wherever they happen to be. Prioritize User-Friendly Payments.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 19, 2022

Imagine where they might travel from, how they will arrive at your event, and what that first interaction with your event will be. It allows you to identify things that may feel obvious, but can easily be overlooked in the event design process. This mental exercise is foundational to creating a great guest experience.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Hybrid is a tool that has been used to build FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in the past for the “cool” events and is now a way we can continue to grow audience share, educate your participants and build connects across borders. Shift: Content Candy Store.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 5, 2025

LinkedIn | GTA, ON You’re invited to join us in celebrating the hard work and success of our amazing event community at the 2025 Canadian Event Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 30 at Universal Eventspace. . LinkedIn | Toronto, ON Lori Heller President | Heller Productions Inc.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 5, 2025

LinkedIn | GTA, ON You’re invited to join us in celebrating the hard work and success of our amazing event community at the 2025 Canadian Event Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 30 at Universal Eventspace. . LinkedIn | Toronto, ON Lori Heller President | Heller Productions Inc.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 20, 2025

Leading full-service event management agency, asembl., has announced the appointment of Zoe Light (pictured), as its new Head of Events, alongside two additional hires, following a period of significant growth for both the agency and wider asembl.group.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Networking is often a primary goal for event participants. Consider organizing speed networking events, designated meetups around shared interests or specializations, or fun social activities. Hybrid events blend physical and virtual elements to increase flexibility, reach, and engagement for remote and in-person attendees.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Central Hall Westminsterhas made four new appointments two event managers, a finance director and finance assistant to strengthen its team and help support the businesss growth plans into 2025.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Simplify event management with Delekit! Specialising in RFID, NFC, and QR code technologies, our platform offers seamless check-ins and delegate management. We tailor systems to meet your unique event needs, ensuring efficiency and exceptional attendee experiences. Need a custom solution?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. However there isn’t much academic research into event management, so I was happy to discover Ruth Dowson and Daniel H.

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Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

If your event management software supports customizable registration forms, you can make the online payment process as simple as possible for attendees. By taking this step, you offer your registrants the convenience of registering immediately from wherever they happen to be. Prioritize User-Friendly Payments.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2025

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) invites women across the events industry to step away from the usual networking scene and join Stride & Social, a refreshing new event designed to foster connections, movement, and wellbeing.

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EventMB

JANUARY 6, 2025

Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this Silicon Forest is a meeting destination on the rise.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Leverage AI Tools : Use AI tools like Claude.ai , Gemini , and others, to strategize, brainstorm, and refine event concepts, enhancing creativity and improving the overall event design. Hire a Coach : A coach can facilitate honest discussions about your event strategies and help refine your approach.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 27, 2025

Guests spent time experiencing the products and imagining them in their own homes and spaces to further engage attendees. Check out the gallery to see more photos from the Open House.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Venues that can accommodate both indoor and outdoor spaces are most effective, as there is more flexibility when creating the content, customer journey and entertainment elements, as well as providing a contingency for event organisers in the case of bad weather.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

There is no point in knowing the segments if you do not act accordingly when designing the presentations, workshops, sessions and activities for your event. Design personalised experiences and activities Differentiated lectures : Organise lectures aimed at different levels of knowledge or different topics of interest.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 3, 2025

These unique elements were part of a carefully considered flow that TK Events designed to be efficient, engaging, and seamlessly educational about Canadas travel opportunities.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

When there are games and meaningful activities parents are more likely to bring them along,” said Mike Whittle, general manager and lead planner of Corporate Kids Events. Then childcare for her six-and-a-half-year-old daughter Shireen fell through.

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