Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. State of Virtual Meeting Tools. How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Event technology companies have spent the last 3 years introducing new features and consolidating platforms in an attempt to offer end-to-end turnkey services and robust reporting. Please take this short survey, and you could be included in our future-focused survey published in the March Smart Meetings magazine.

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Eventmobi

MAY 1, 2024

Selecting the best event technology for your association is crucial for creating engaging events and meetings for your members. That’s why asking the right questions upfront is essential to finding a provider that aligns with the goals and objectives of your events program.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

But meeting professionals are different: They know what they have, know that it’s liable to change and when (not if!) If further proof was needed, the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ Event Tech Survival Guide ,” should be next on your to-do list. They say you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. Brandt Krueger.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management. based MeetingPlay has been developing its virtual and hybrid technology for more 10 years.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. Read More : Can Event Tech Save the World?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2021. Guide to Implementing Virtual Events , by Attendease. Having the right technology stack is essential to run a successful virtual conference. The Virtual Event Tech Playbook , by Event Manager Blog.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. Tech like AI has become a game changer but has also sparked discussions in how it is being used. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of AI, and the importance of making sure your technology is good and ready for your event.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Event Tech Live's 10th edition revealed a challenging landscape for innovation in the event technology sector. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings The calls for fresh, disruptive ideas are growing louder in a market hungry for true innovation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2025

From AI to inflation, whats ahead for hospitality in the New Year In 2024, Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) , told the Smart Meetings community that the hospital industry was entering a new normal stage following the pandemic. The important thing is that when companies merge and acquire, they meet.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Skift Take: Pedro Góes, CEO at InEvent, joins this episode of the Event Manager Podcast to discuss event tech innovation. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

Augmented reality, 3D Visualization and AI add branding, logistics and meaning to programs Could event tech end up being a meeting professional’s best friend after all? The new technology makes it easy to share information, videos and messages with attendees’ phones through event signage and products—without needing a QR code.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

A little more than six years ago, Adam Parry, a self-proclaimed “tech guy,” noticed a void in his industry. While technology was completely transforming other industries in the UK, the events industry seemed mostly to be living in the dark ages. Attendance at Event Tech Live is free.

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EventMB

MAY 8, 2023

Skift Take: The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s tough to work in event tech right now, especially compared to the all-time highs of 2020 and 2021. At the peak of virtual events some experts predicted a shift towards and permanently overtaking in-person events. Today, the narrative around event tech has changed. In-person events are now common again.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Consider that technology has come a long way, and there are many tech solutions available that are user-friendly and easy to learn. For example, some of Attendease enterprise customers were able to launch multiple events across the world within a month from signing up with the new platform. --. Here’s the key.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Employee burnout and high turnover rates Ultimately, these inefficiencies contribute to employee burnout and high turnover/low retention rates on events teams. Being outpaced and out-performed by competitors using new technology to run lean, insight-driven programs that wow attendees. The post Is Event Software Worth It?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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JULY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Last month saw plenty of AI-related event tech news. But it wasn't all about AI, integrations and customizable event website builders also made the cut. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 8, 2024

Skift Take: It's been a relatively quiet month for event tech. Still, there were some significant updates to the event tech landscape worth exploring. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Skift Take: Following the Covid-induced roller coaster ride of the last two-and-a-half years, event tech is in recovery mode. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Just wait until you meet a few of the women working in technology, sales, operations, production, human resources and leadership at Encore. Inspired yet?

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Eventmobi

JULY 31, 2024

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. By the time the event is over, an attendee is likely to feel pretty good about their association. By the time the event is over, an attendee is likely to feel pretty good about their association.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Skift Take: Event tech is a sector in flux with an uncertain marketplace. Event Tech Live saw companies of all sizes lay out their sales pitches in hope of finding firm ground for growth. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Skift Take: From the latest AI advancements to hosting hybrid events in movie theaters, March did not dissapoint regarding event tech news. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 6, 2024

Skift Take: The event tech boom took companies to Covid pandemic highs. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Now, many of the same companies have settled into post-pandemic realities.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Skift Take: The perfect storm stirring in the event tech sector is pounding the virtual event tech world worst of all. Still, event tech leaders are confident of steady and sustainable long-term growth for virtual events. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has received a significant private equity investment, believed to be over $100 million, led by The Riverside Company. The platform came online for PCMA’s Convening Leaders that took place in January.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The event tech sector has been busy in January. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest news, you've come to the right place.

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MAY 1, 2024

Skift Take: In the event tech world, April featured two acquisitions, several product updates and partnership and sadly, one closure and one divestment. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

It’s not a separate technology but a discipline and you’ll find it baked into an escalating amount of new and old tools. What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. AI is here. It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. Our goal is to empower event managers to succeed with any event format,” the company said in a post.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

What is more transformational for meeting professionals than flying car pods, underwater hotels, convention centers with aeroponic F&B programs and laser beams? Read More: Cvent Connect Rolled Out Road Map to a More Integrated and AI-enabled Meetings Future “That’s how you build a sense of belonging,” said Ludwig.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: A new paid, but yet unpriced, version of Gevme and PCMA's AI event technology tool features enterprise-level data security. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings A two-level training program is also in the works.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. In this article, well explore the latest trends, challenges, and benefits of event registration technology. In fact, 80.4%

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

That is why Smart Meetings gathered top meeting professionals F2F in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for three days this week at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience Mid-Atlantic to learn about the industry and each other. The sight was awe-inspiring and as Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright put it, it made everyone feel safe.

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