Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) An event planning book with character!

Event Planning 107

Event Planning Fashion Negotiating Meeting Design 107

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

They discuss gender disparity in the events industry and the importance of confident authenticity, intentional mentorship, and supporting other women in the meetings industry. to share valuable insights on transitioning from an order-taker to a strategic leader in the events industry. What One Thing?

2024 246

2024 2025 Hospitality Meeting Design 246

Conferences that Work

MARCH 15, 2021

Recently, I’ve been appearing as a guest at college event planning and hospitality courses to talk about meeting design. (I Rather than lecture for an hour, I’ve been using an Ask Me Anything (aka AMA ) meeting format. I love to do this. Teachers, please contact me , it’s free!)

Hospitality 194

Hospitality Meeting Design Conference Event Planning 194

EventMB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Take a look at the trend of “dark” event planning. The post Embracing the Dark Side of Event Planning by Editorial Team appeared first on [link]. Some crowds actively seek these thrills out, at least historically speaking. It’s not a scary as you think. Zombie runs. Haunted houses. Abandoned prisons. Mental asylums.

Event Planning 70

Event Planning Events Meeting Design Meetings 70

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. Smart Meetings has rounded up the best event planning resources of this year, in order to help planners face challenges in 2017.

2016 53

2016 Event Planning 2017 Meeting Planning 53

EventMB

JANUARY 23, 2018

This is your insight platform to navigate 2018 and access the latest ideas changing the way we plan and execute events. If there is one thing that event planners from all over the world love EventMB for it would be current trends in event planning. Since 2010, we have […].

2018 195

2018 2010 Event Planning Events 195

Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The resort is making investments in digital technology across its meeting spaces and frequently pilots new meeting designs, concepts, and themes with group clients. “We’re fortunate because we host so many different types of events. The Venetian recognizes the importance of continuous innovation.

Event Planning 47

Event Planning Trade Shows Entertainment Events 47

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Adrian Segar is not only an event industry influencer but the author of 2 bestselling books for event professionals and event enthusiasts – Conferences That Work and The Little Book of Event Crowdsourcing Secrets. Consulting : phone/video conferences with clients about their meeting design needs.

Conference 90

Conference 2009 Meeting Design Consulting 90

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 19, 2022

As an event management company that prides itself on being strategic, Redstone Agency knows first-hand how important it is to further the professional development and learnings of not only their skilled event planning experts but for all professionals in the electrifying events world.

2015 97

2015 Meeting Design Event Design Event Planning 97

Stova

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A virtual component offers the possibility of opening up to a much larger audience with new and/or geographically dispersed markets not easily available at a F2F event. There may not be enough space to hold large events at venues due to reduced occupancy from onsite physical distancing guidelines.

Travel 111

Travel Meeting Design Event Design Meetings 111

Guidebook

JULY 31, 2018

Position yourself as the expert and make recommendations for success…That’s your value add as an event planning professional. It’s not just taking orders but work as a partner in driving successful events.” Bob Gregory, PBC Events in Los Angeles, CA. Elizabeth Bennett, Evergreen Partners in Warren, NJ.

Events 128

Events Negotiating Event Planning Event Apps 128

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Expo Pass

MARCH 31, 2021

In terms of event production, Montegrano added that her company, Encore, designed their safety plan to be specifically inline with various venues — and to match their meeting design, traffic flow, tech, and cleaning guidelines. Now that’s next level event planning if you ask us!

Speakers 151

Speakers Tech Venues Hotels 151

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. Using white space at events. Planning versus improv. Environments that support participation (several sessions). Experience versus listening. Emotion versus thinking. The gifts of listening and capture. Maintaining attention.

2017 48

2017 2012 Education Conference 48

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

Now I’m bringing my expertise to Chicago for a 1½ day October 6 – 7 workshop, a unique opportunity for you to: Learn how to make your conferences and conference sessions far more engaging and effective ; Gain powerful meeting design insights ; Significantly increase participation and satisfaction at your sessions and events; and.

2011 120

2011 2016 Education 2012 120

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 30, 2016

The Business of Event Planning: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Success Special Events. It is hard to build a “best of” event management booklist without Judy Allen showing up at least once. Planning a corporate party or special event? Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

Event Management 75

Event Management Management Sustainability Event Planning 75

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Key Takeaway for Event Planners. Meeting Design Trends. Industry Performance Trends.

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

EventMB

JULY 26, 2017

As event planners we strive to make our event attendees happy and make a long lasting impression. Attendee happiness is not something that happens by accident, it is something that takes a lot of planning! To plan the best event ever, […]. Here are 16 ways to give a nice fuzzy, warm feeling to your guests.

Events 186

Events Meeting Design Meetings Event Planning 186

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

2018 114

2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

Hubilo Blog

JULY 23, 2018

It is an in-depth guide for the event professionals and event planners in the industry to figure out new creative ways and come up with unique ideas to enhance the participant’s or attendee’s experience. Penned down by the event professionals themselves, it is an all-in-one book about meeting designing.

2018 89

2018 Financial Sustainability Conference 89

EventMB

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Business environments need to be navigated differently so here’s some ideas for planning your next corporate event. A successful corporate event consists of several elements but it often has a strong underlying message or purpose which it is important to convey in a professional manner.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Event Ideas Events Meeting Design 186

Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

MPI Blog The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) website is THE destination to find out what the industry is talking about. Run by the largest industry association worldwide, it brings comprehensive reports and event news on actual topics of event planning – including safety, accessible events and the use of emerging technologies.

Social Media 75

Social Media Consulting Conference Education 75

Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

One of the things we encourage people to do is to consider the impact of non-traditional designs on their program: multiple room sizes, innovative setups and out of breakout sessions, to name but a few. of The Thrival Institute studied the conundrum of meeting design and found that there isn’t a one size fits all set up.

2014 60

2014 Food and Beverage Social Media 2015 60

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus?

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Plan well and prosper, friends! Plan well and prosper, friends! The 33 skills every meeting and event professional needs to master. A: Strategic planning. The most important piece of the meeting and event planning process is defining the strategy. Design site layout. Write reports.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Imagine that each event has a “window” into all the other locations, and that the focus can be shifted from place to place–like a group video chat but with an event in each window. There are a number of meeting design elements that need to be accounted for, but the cost savings and expanded participation seem well worth it.

2019 57

2019 Event Tech Tech Food and Beverage 57

Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

@tojulius Julian Solaris, Editor of The Event Manager Blog, always has the low-down on attendance-worthy events and the newest event technology. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. TahiraCreates.

Social Media 60

Social Media Hospitality Hotels Travel 60

Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Style Guides and Meeting Deadlines Provide the design team with a comprehensive style guide to maintain brand consistency. Delays can impact your event schedule and marketing plans, emphasizing the importance of meeting design approval and production timelines.

Consulting 40

Consulting Trade Shows Financial Marketing 40

Guidebook

JULY 18, 2018

Building brand loyalty for your event takes time and like all good relationships, it’s built on trust. When an army of people love and trust your message and event, you’ve not only captured repeat business, you’ve built a living, breathing evangelization team.

Social Media 90

Social Media Tech Speakers Meeting Design 90

All Seated

MAY 10, 2019

The IACC also reports the need for flexible, creative space is continuing to intensify, with 60 percent of meeting operators feeling the flexibility of meeting spaces will become more important over time. The post What Venues Need to Succeed: 5 Research-Backed Insights appeared first on AllSeated.

Venues 28

Venues Food and Beverage 2018 2019 28

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Eventually, I would like to own and operate a small event-planning business in the Pacific Northwest. I will revolutionize attendee engagement through innovative meeting-design practices.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Boomset

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Photo by Jakob Dalbjörn on Unsplash You should never underestimate the importance of a well-designed conference room. In order to realize why, you only need to stop for a moment to consider just some of its many functions.

Conference 48

Conference Consulting Meetings Sustainability 48

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started. Consider this your global positioning system for navigating the exciting world of producing events.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Founder of Endless Events , Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons , Will is an expert in making event AV less complex and reducing stress in the event planning process. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer. Check out the new age event software.

Speakers 101

Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Founder of Endless Events , Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons , Will is an expert in making event AV less complex and reducing stress in the event planning process. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer. Check out the new age event software.

Speakers 98

Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98