Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. While there are many more webinars from the year you can watch, here are six (and their respective summarized stories) that we’ve curated that sums up the year quite well.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 7, 2025

Event Footprints has announced the second instalment in its Best Foot Forward event measurement webinar series, bringing together industry experts to explore the psychology behind attendee behaviour. This latest webinar will […]

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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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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. Build Connections with Events & Meetings.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In June 2020, Kespradit and his team introduced a Covid-19 webinar series to cover topics like safety and sanitation protocols, and unemployment assistance, via livestream with Q&A. Meetings that usually saw 50 people in person on a good day began to see upwards of 300 people during these live webinars—a 500 percent increase.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 27, 2024

Are you feeling stuck and uninspired when planning your webinars? While there’s nothing new about virtual event experiences, these platforms can feel restrictive, with limited options for engaging audiences. As technology advances, we’re discovering new ways to bring webinars to life. AR & VR. Storytelling.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. However, registering provides all access to webinars, on-demand videos, downloadable documents and much more.”. The course’s second part will be held Oct.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Event tech consultancy, Event Footprints, has launched a series of six webinars titled Best Foot Forward, hosted by event industry tech specialist Vanessa Lovatt and Event Footprints founder Rob Curtis.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

webinar, “Inside Secrets for Planning Events At An All-Inclusive Resort.”. Colette Baruth is vice president and commercial director of all-inclusives for Hilton Hotels & Resorts and has witnessed the evolution of this popular incentive product as it expanded to serve the needs of meetings and events of all types.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already. Next up are smart glasses and AR for events.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2021

How will all these new developments shape the events industry? This is the tantalizing topic Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales for Cvent , tackles in Smart Meetings’ most recent webinar, “One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.”. “It’s Tech advances to help attendees get to the event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Slidefair is our response to the need for events to continue, even when physically being there isn’t possible. Live streaming and webinars are the new norm, but don’t leave much room for the networking opportunities and spontaneity of attending in person. SPONSORED CONTENT.

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ePly

AUGUST 30, 2021

One thing that can be said about the Great Covid-19 Lockdown is there has been no shortage of webinars to attend. From how-to’s to top tips, there has been plenty of content to keep us busy as we navigate a chaotic and confusing landscape and adapt to the ever-changing “new normal.”.

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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? Making event documents inaccessible Running a webinar? Sharing presentations and materials in inaccessible formats is a frequent oversight.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 13, 2021

How can event organizers keep attendees coming back so they stay engaged year round? Some will say that the idea of an event community is a pipe dream. Combine the best event technology with a solid community management strategy, and you have the winning formula. How Event Technology Helps Grow an Event Community.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

New Cvent Products The new digital products rolling out from Cvent place a great emphasis on year-round engagement among attendees, with the rollout of Cvent Webinar and Cvent Events+, which have numerous features that will allow planners to keep engagement high before, during and after an event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The conversation shed light on how event technology, particularly mobile apps, is advancing inclusivity and breaking barriers for individuals with disabilities. By leveraging tools like Guidebook, event organizers can create environments that welcome everyone and support meaningful engagement.

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EventMB

JULY 28, 2020

As we embark on the steep learning curve required by our current safest course of action, virtual events, it's more important than ever that we all gain the training we need to protect our attendees and other stakeholders from breaches in our data. At this point, we've all heard the stories of Zoom webinars being […].

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A recent MeetingsNet webinar addressed the key duties of event technologists—and whether you’re the right person for the job. In her 12 years at event-technology firm Cvent, Allyson Keenan has risen from marketing intern to event planner to event-operations manager and event technologist.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. The webinar dates and topics are as follows: Thursday 21 July Event Technology.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. The webinar dates and topics are as follows: Thursday 21 July Event Technology.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Corporate events have largely become Zoom webinars during the pandemic, but these types of interactions won't deliver results long-term. Leveraging a virtual tool to engage employees and create unique experiences is key to elevating internal virtual events.

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Attendease

MAY 20, 2020

Use RFID technology to provide cashless transactions during your event (and also avoid lines, as payments will go through much faster). Event Technology. For event planners with a large portfolio of events, it may be time to re-evaluate the technologies supporting their efforts.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 9, 2023

The third option, an event platform, offers an alternative that strikes a balance between these two competing approaches. Let them browse your customized event platform platform, and they’ll have firsthand evidence of how effective it can be for driving brand awareness. Allowing sponsors to brand webinars and other live sessions.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. Here’s everything you need to know about event technology solutions to leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Virtual events offer convenience, cost savings, flexibility, and far fewer overheads and logistics to manage. They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. With the right technology, the organization process can be easy and hassle-free.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Despite the rapid growth of online events in recent years, many organisers still face significant challenges. Virtual events have become essential but often fail to deliver meaningful engagement or lasting impact. For attendees, this leads to passive experiences rather than active engagements.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider offering members-only webinars and exclusive access to on-demand replays. Or hook members with discounts on enticing events like conferences, in-person training, and meet-ups. Give them content they can’t get anywhere else. Up the ante by featuring influencers and industry experts as presenters.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider offering members-only webinars and exclusive access to on-demand replays. Or hook members with discounts on enticing events like conferences, in-person training, and meet-ups. Give them content they can’t get anywhere else. Up the ante by featuring influencers and industry experts as presenters.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

There are many types of virtual events to choose from whose purposes vary. Webinars – The most popular type, they’re mostly educational, require less audience participation and span within a couple of minutes or hours. Live Streaming – These are events or video content that is transmitted over the internet in real-time.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Basic webinar solutions like Zoom have become the default virtual event solution even though that’s not what they were designed for. In reality, they struggle to offer compelling event experiences. But with the right technology, online events can successfully generate higher attendance, sponsorships, and ultimately profit.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups. “One One event with two experiences for in-person and online attendees with inter-two-way connectivity.”.

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