Event Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Googles Inclusive Event Design Guide Provides a Blueprint for Accessible Experiences Fourteen years in the making, Google released its Inclusive Event Design Guide to support event professionals in creating in-person, virtual and hybrid programs that are inclusive and accessible for all attendees.

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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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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2025

The Venues Collection has appointed Gill Scott as National Business Development Manager to support and expand its work in the corporate and business travel markets. Gill brings extensive sales and account management experience from the hotel, leisure and travel sectors, having held senior roles at De Vere, IHG and Marriott.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2025

Whether you’re an event planner, AI enthusiast, or leader in live event management, theres something here for everyone. First, we dive into Our KPI is Joy by Tahira Endean, which focuses on the transformative power of live events.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The event industry, once known for its steady cash flow and manageable financial cycles, has experienced profound changes in recent years. However, the onset of COVID-19 fundamentally disrupted this, introducing unforeseen financial strain and requiring a major shift in how event businesses approach cash flow and […]

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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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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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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2025

New Website Now Live at www.lajoycreative.com 10x Award-winning event producer, entrepreneur, and CEO, Melva LaJoy Legrand, is eager to officially announce her 2025 company rebrand from LaJoy Plans to LaJoy Creative, now encompassing the breadth of her professional work that extends beyond events management.

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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

MARCH 7, 2025

Type of employment: 9am 5.30pm with flexibility when working from the UKOffice location: Hybrid working, with your main base at our office in central London (Old Street)Start date: ASAPAnnual salary: From 45,000 per annumBenefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Time of in lieu for weekend days worked, Company profit share scheme, Pension (3% (..)

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2025

Jonas Event Technology (JET), a leading provider of event registration services and technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Cox as its new Managing Director. With eight years in senior roles at Noble Events […]

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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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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. Attendease is a powerful event registration platform that simplifies the management of the meetings and events that your organization relies on.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

But Segar asserts that this approach to designing conferences and other business events is too haphazard: what if the content isn’t quite what is needed, or attendees don’t learn what will help them to solve the problems they face, or if they don’t manage to connect with the people who might help them? Abingdon: Routledge.

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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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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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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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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. Attendease is a powerful event registration platform that simplifies the management of the meetings and events that your organization relies on.

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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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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

beam, the UK trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, has officially appointed its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair following a successful year of growth and transformation.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 8, 2025

Crescat, the event management software, has today announced the launch of a Grassroots Grant Scheme, in partnership with industry organisations Music Venue Trust (MVT) and Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) in the UK and Norwegian Live (Norske Kulturarrangr – NKA) in Norway, aptly named Crescat GO.

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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2025

Blackthorn, the Salesforce-native event management platform, is launching a suite of advanced event capabilities that empower planners to drive engagement and show impact from their system of record.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 27, 2025

Mad Bash designed and managed the installation of the front entry, panel discussion room, Dreamland activation, and Endy Box photo wall. To make sure guests knew which house the event was taking place in, a life-sized version of Endys distinctive product tag was fabricated and installed on the front porch.

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EventMB

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2025

FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsor management platform, has announced that The Barista, a leading events coffee supplier, has joined its Recommended Supplier programme.

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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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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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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, if you include students, professionals, managers and entrepreneurs in a digital marketing conference, each of them is looking for something different: Students They may want to learn fundamentals and gain experience or contacts in the sector. Managers They need strategic information for decision-making.

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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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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.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boardmasters said in a Facebook post, it was boosting security personnel to “crowd and behaviour management positions” by 20% for the event taking place between 6-10 August. Organisers of an annual music festival in Newquay have confirmed they have increased security measures for the 2025 shows.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Insider tips for questions to ask event partners for beginning planners We see you, accidental planners. You applied for a job as an executive assistant, workforce development trainer or office manager. Much of that is coordinated through the conference services manager (CSM). Start with your vision and goals for the event.

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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 7, 2025

EventMate by Fluid Events, our event management software, ensured seamless logistics and a positive guest experience throughout. As the full-service event partner, Fluid Events orchestrated every detailfrom initial concept to flawless on-site executionensuring an impactful experience for all.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To provide clarity for the sector, the Meeting Industry Association (MIA)has produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events industry navigate the forthcoming Martyn’s Law.

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