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12 Event Trends and Shifts for 2021

Attendease

From airport and hotel check-in, security lines and event registration will be enabled with automatic doors, mobile ticket scans and facial recognition and on-site services will continue in this fashion, from collecting information and exchanging e-business cards while networking. Passing Trend: Hugless.

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New and Renovated: Downtown Destinations and Old-Fashioned Glamour

Smart Meetings

GRANA features sophisticated Italian food in the Federal Reserve’s former grand hall. Across the street is sweetgreen , a health food takeout restaurant that can accommodate meeting attendees with dietary restrictions. Food and beverage services are headed by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, encompassing the four onsite restaurants.

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Are in-person events COVID safe?

Conferences that Work

I am also still skeptical that Epistemix can build new variants into the model predictions in a timely fashion, given how the world took about six months after the delta variant was first identified to realize that it was radically changing COVID-19 transmission rates. 4—Can Epistemix model the appearance of brand new COVID-19 variants?

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25 Cocktail Party Ideas and Planning Tips

Social Tables

Food and drink are the stars of the show at any cocktail party. Less formal than a sit-down meal, guests are more likely to indulge in hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and delectable finger foods. Including a non-alcoholic beverage or two on the drink menu is a great rule of thumb for cocktail parties. Stay hydrated!

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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

Sales (registrations, exhibitors, sponsors, donors) Marketing (web site, social media, email, blogging) Catering / food-and-beverage preparation Talent booking and coordination (keynote speakers, entertainment, etc.) Audio visual and event production Custodial / electrical Security Photography / videography.

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Coca-Cola and Time Out Launch a ‘Foodmarks’ Campaign with Global Destinations and Activations

Event Marketer

The beverage giant and “best of the city” publication announced the launch of Foodmarks, hand-picked, global “food landmarks” inspired by movies, pop culture moments, travel hotspots and other cultural phenomena that revolve around “the perfect moment, the perfect meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.”

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Healthcare Events: Ideas for Every Size and Type

Attendease

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Don’t underestimate good old-fashioned word-of-mouth! Provide healthy food options to maintain energy levels throughout long conference days. What are your measurable goals? Clear objectives are crucial.