EventMB

APRIL 11, 2023

Skift Take: The meetings industry is evolving, including in its approach to event technology implementation. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Having an internal IT team is crucial. Leaving it all to be handled by partners is no longer an option.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . These are missed birthday parties, graduations, time with loved ones and important meetings.”. Read more here. Read more here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspaces, today announced the expansion of its UK in-house AV team to support locations across London. As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S.

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EventMB

APRIL 6, 2023

Skift Take: Finding event technology that matches your unique needs can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Fortunately, there are ways to shortcut this process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This native integration with event management platform InEvent is the next step towards AI-written copy becoming commonplace across business events. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investor meetings can be the single most important event companies produce throughout the year, and expectations start at perfection. These meetings offer a chance to showcase the vitality of the business, gain valuable feedback, and secure funding for continued longevity. Aim for placing primary speakers at a 10 a.m.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Tips and methods for producing greener events. Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way?

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Attendees could share the sessions or talk about how they are adjusting their programs with other meeting professionals through the app.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

His team also procured and managed all AV event technology and created an immersive environment outside the sessions, including dynamic digital signage, plus lighting and atmosphere, themed furniture, registration and an expo.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

Your guidepost for event-technology decisions should be to put your customer’s experience before your staff efficiency. As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Which of these event tech predictions surprises you?

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The event was captured by Greg Allen Photography , with videography from Aniseed Photo. Guests enjoyed being immersed in the venue’s brand-new event spaces and seeing the full extent of the building transformation, including installation of the latest event technology and audio-visual equipment throughout.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How event tech helped planners create better events in 2024 The secret sauce of any significant event is ultimately the event technology, which adds the finishing touch to the visual aesthetic. Whether it is the lighting, the video component or the AI app integration, every element shapes an events structure.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. The post How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business. along with a 22,000 sq.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 4, 2024

Now let’s hear from XARA themselves… Q&A: XARA the AI Intern Discusses Their New Role The post Industry Perspectives: Meet XARA, the AI Intern at Jack Morton appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Imagine walking into a bustling kitchen, the aroma of garlic mingling with the savory scent of soy sauce and ginger, the clatter of pans, and laughter from the dining room. The post Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Welcoming over 3 million overnight visitors to the northwest suburbs,Meet Chicago Northwest(MCNW) announced that the region experienced a 6.1 percent increase in gross sleeping room revenue in 2024, according to MCNW president Heather Larson, CDME, CMP (pictured).

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EventMB

AUGUST 22, 2024

In a world of increasingly global meetings with diverse attendees, effectively communicating has never been more critical. Meanwhile, the Freeman Trends 2024 Report states that easy access to educational content is the most valuable aspect of online events. While English remains the preferred language among U.S.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 20, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees to stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. There’s been a lot of buzz around the idea of an event community, but not a lot of practical advice on how it can be done.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 18, 2020

Lisa Block, Sarah Michel, Bill MacDonald, Betsy Bair and I have all spent most of our professional lives in the meetings industry. For interested associations and suppliers that support the meeting industry, and are in need of help, we are offering consulting and coaching calls without the expectation of compensation.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. Annual general meetings.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 29, 2024

FREE CHECKLIST : A Guide to Creating Inclusive & Accessible Events Essential Features for Planning Accessible Meetings and Events Planning an accessible meeting or event? Beyond compliance, accessible events drive better business outcomes. Level AA standards.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 3, 2025

Scheduling a meeting with the venues security team should be one of your top priorities. Vet your tech platforms, looking for certifications like SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliance and PCI DSS for payment processing to ensure your tools meet industry standards.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. The importance of an event budget cannot be overemphasized. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Calculate Cash Flow For Your Meeting or Event.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Whether some events may have gone completely virtual or are fully back to in-person, the common trend is that the event portfolio as whole is more diverse now with some meetings and events being hosted virtually, in-person, or hybrid – depending on the objectives in mind. Meet Attendease’s Virtual Studio.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Event personalization is highly likely to continue impacting meetings and events in 2025. Trend #6 – Advanced event technology Event technology platforms continue to advance, and well see these new platforms and upgraded data-based technology used in events across industries this year.

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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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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The meeting is over. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. Did anyone learn anything?

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