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?

Event Tech 362

Event Tech Tech B2B Event Technology 362

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.

Meetings 246

Meetings 2019 Technology Event Technology 246

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.

Meetings 306

Meetings Social Media Trade Shows 2022 306

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

At the time, a mere six years ago, the fledgling for-profit entity that wagered its future on the potential of virtual meetings staged sessions that were too heavily weighted toward the online audience in the verbal communication and moderation by the speakers. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting. The Switch On.

Meetings 264

Meetings 2011 Speakers Education 264

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.

Meetings 264

Meetings Trade Shows Tech Event Tech 264

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.

Consulting 397

Consulting Speakers Travel 2020 397

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.

Tech 246

Tech Meetings Technology Travel 246

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack!

Speakers 195

Speakers Advertising Contracts Negotiating 195

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

There are heaps of helpful advice out there for planners looking to create a better event experience for their attendees. This year, Smart Meetings provided webinars by an amazing group of speakers. Networking is one of the most powerful experiences at any event and is the many reason why many people attend.

2018 204

2018 Risk Management Meetings Financial 204

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.

2025 351

2025 Event Planning Sustainability Technology 351

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.

Management 368

Management Speakers Event Technology Meetings 368

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than 40 speakers and industry leaders were also expected to attend. Our role at TravelMarket was basically to produce the entire event turnkey,” says edgefactory President and CEO Brian Cole. “We Still, many attendees, exhibitors and speakers were still on site. What lessons does Cole draw from the experience?

Travel 100

Travel Airlines Speakers Risk Management 100

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 31, 2017

Over the past decade, there have been significant upgrades and newcomers in the event technology space. There are several hundred event technology providers competing to win your business. Ask if they have user group meetings where customers share best practices. Sustainability of the Company.

Event Technology 150

Event Technology Technology Sponsorships Tech 150

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. Expenses for Virtual Events. Expenses for Hybrid Events.

Food and Beverage 361

Food and Beverage Financial Sponsorships Technology 361

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than 40 speakers and industry leaders were also expected to attend. Our role at TravelMarket was basically to produce the entire event turnkey,” says edgefactory President and CEO Brian Cole. “We Still, many attendees, exhibitors and speakers were still on site. What lessons does Cole draw from the experience?

Travel 100

Travel Speakers Airlines Risk Management 100

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

With that in mind, event organizers need to marry the best of both of these worlds to create a hybrid event that is enriching and unique to attendees. Consider speakers for your hybrid event. With this in mind, consider invitation-only status to influential attendees and speakers for the in-person portion of the event.

Marketing 291

Marketing Speakers Technology Event Tech 291

Eventmobi

JANUARY 27, 2021

While no one can dispute the impact of face to face meetings, virtual events have opened new opportunities and in many ways have created a new medium for organizations to communicate with and engage their employees, customers and members. However, not all of these online events over the past year were successful.

2021 370

2021 Speakers Events Event Technology 370

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. They go over several favorite event tech tools, future predictions, and general event planning tips.

2022 127

2022 Event Technology Technology Event Tech 127

Attendease

JANUARY 6, 2023

Virtual corporate event platforms like Attendease will allow you to keep your brand colors, fonts, images, and more, so you can keep control of your brand on a fully white-labeled experience. You can go an extra-mile and build a branded background for your speakers as well. Finding the Right Virtual Corporate Events Platform.

Corporate Events 360

Corporate Events Sponsorships Speakers Events 360

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”.

Government 351

Government Technology Corporate Events Social Media 351

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.

Meetings 184

Meetings 2024 Technology Education 184

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.

2021 325

2021 Event Technology Social Media Technology 325

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. Event Personalization.

2019 375

2019 Event Planning 2016 2018 375

Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Here are some features and capabilities you should consider: Setting up appointments with vendors: Let attendees reach out directly to vendors, making the meeting process smoother for everyone. For example, you can help them navigate your event by providing the following: Clearly navigable maps of the event. Interactive maps.

Event Apps 343

Event Apps Sponsorships Speakers Tech 343

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

The Meetings Show has unveiled details of its revamped education programme for this year’s show, which takes place at ExCeL London on 28-29 June. From testing new technology to trying out new experiences, this is the perfect place to push your boundaries and unleash your creativity.

Education 130

Education Meetings 2023 Speakers 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As For the Love of Lanyards.

Technology 246

Technology Sustainability Sponsorships Education 246

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.

Event Tech 173

Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 173

Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

Your event registration platform of choice may also need to provide the flexibility to create separate, optional add-on sessions such as gala dinners or pre-conference education sessions. Communicating Your Event Registration. Sometimes people drop out of the registration process due to design flaws in your event registration forms.

Speakers 387

Speakers Events Marketing Education 387

Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

When it comes to venues, you are likely to see a 25% increase in meeting space expenses. Expect a 100% increase in event staff (catering, service) costs—curveballs you can’t control. Plus, when social distancing rules mandate less capacity in meeting rooms, you need more rooms and, therefore, more staff.

2021 317

2021 Food and Beverage Entertainment Events 317

Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

Conference 289

Conference Management Speakers Event Apps 289

Attendease

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

And without thinking, or allowing us to rethink what the goal of that event really is, we didn’t question if the agenda needed to be matched “one for one” Here are some considerations from Mahoganey pertaining to hybrid events. . Hybrid Event Technology. Conclusion.

Technology 366

Technology Events Speakers Conference 366

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

The event app is live, hundreds of appointments have been pre-booked, and The Meetings Show 2023 is now just a week away. Quality hosted buyers The Meetings Show attracts a high calibre of hosted buyers and this year is no exception. See the full programme here.

2023 130

2023 Meetings Consulting Speakers 130

Event Marketer

AUGUST 9, 2024

Jessica Webber: Our team builds live journalism events, so we’re connecting people to our best journalists and editors, who act as moderators. We had 102 speakers, 14 performances across three stages, moderated by 28 members of the Bloomberg News media and philanthropy staff. That really drove business forward.

Sustainability 294

Sustainability 2020 Speakers Trade Shows 294

Attendease

AUGUST 12, 2020

Event platforms like Attendease will allow you to keep your brand colors, fonts, images, and more, so you can keep control of your brand on a fully white-labeled experience. You can go an extra-mile and build a branded background for your speakers as well. Finding the Right Technology to Support Your Online Events.

Sponsorships 243

Sponsorships Speakers Technology 2020 243

Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

We can see a shift in event management processes that may persevere longer than the pandemic itself. Here are 5 trends that are transforming – and enhancing – meetings and events. As we change the way we host events, out of necessity, we have learned new ways to innovate. And that may not all be bad news.

2020 273

2020 Technology Tech Management 273

SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investigator meetings are a critical step in the clinical trial process. But it’s getting harder to get everyone to attend investigator meetings and harder to keep them engaged once they’re there. Why Investigator Meetings Matter Some say that investigator meetings are simply to entice investigators to take part in clinical trials.

Meeting Planning 130

Meeting Planning Meetings Event Technology Technology 130

Attendease

JULY 13, 2021

It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. . The event objectives – what the goal is .

Corporate Events 370

Corporate Events Event Management Management Tech 370