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Event Tech Industry Forecasters: Q&A with Interactive Entertainment Group

Event Marketer

They’re integrated into events in functional ways, performing tasks like creating art, serving food and beverages, or offering other interactive services. Once limited in scope, advancements have now made robots sophisticated tools that add real value. WHAT MAKES YOUR USE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIQUE?

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Hospitality Predictions and Insights for 2025 from Michael Dominguez 

Smart Meetings

Read More : Event Tech: Audiovisual Staffing AV remains a costly line item for planners. F&B Products in Demand As of January 2025, food costs are up 18%, compared to 2019. Despite these challenges, Dominguez ended on a positive note: Those are the underlying conditions telling you food costs will stay elevated.

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. As Lindsay shared, event tech platforms begin by creating one really great piece of software that solves one really great problem. How to build the perfect event tech stack. Are they good?

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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Number of People. Venue Rental.

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Event Trends for 2023 | State of Industry Report

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Download the 2023 State of Industry Report Get the insights needed to better plan your marketing events, brand activations and any other experiences for your brand! Some highlights for the event trends for 2023 are: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events (DEI) Food & Beverage Going Green Event Tech 2.0

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. As Lindsay shared, event tech platforms begin by creating one really great piece of software that solves one really great problem. How to build the perfect event tech stack. Are they good?