Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

The ability to bring multiple attendees from across the world together virtually and still achieve the goal of the event is one that we as event professionals cannot deny. The biggest benefit of a hybrid event is increased reach as they enable access for those who could otherwise not attend. Melissa Park, Global Event Producer.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This year, Smart Meetings published a repertoire of sustainability content geared especially around how-tos and making sure everyone has access to the knowledge and resources to feel confident talking about sustainability and implementing it into their business practices. Working with partners can help take much of the load off.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For example, a project management tool to help you balance all your tasks across your team, or an event management tool like EventMobi to drive engagement at your annual events and throughout the year. They are purpose-built to streamline processes and financial operations, centralize data, and engage members.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Any interruption to pre-planning or on-site execution that disrupts an event is a risk,” Warwick said.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To celebrate the spirit of GivingTuesday, we are highlighting four nonprofits that are dedicated to responding to event professionals in need of support, offered by Rachael Riggs. The EventWell Resilience Fund and Pledge programs — provides direct financial support to event professionals affected by the pandemic in North America and the U.K.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. We’ll cover: What Is Event Management Software?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As the birthplace and beating heart of historic London; and today, its financial, legal and commercial epicentre (home to the Old Bailey, Bank of England and Fleet Street), the Square Mile is known for being one of the most important and influential areas of the UK. We’re proud to be part of that showcase.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Now as pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated , we have to decide not only when to host an event but also whether to host it virtually or live. A question I’ve been hearing a lot recently is “If we host a live event , will they come?” The post When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2020

Held on June 2, ACAMS24+ created a space for conversation around how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting financial crime compliance practitioners in addition to offering members a chance to earn continuing education credits. It was not without a lot of sleepless nights,” said Kristin Copley-Mirabal, director of global events for ACAMS.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even for planners at the top of their game, the current meeting climate has created new levels of stress—the result of severe hotel booking compression, high turnover in supplier staff, and short meeting lead times. Post pandemic, a lot of faces have changed; a lot of meetings have changed. We have new internal stakeholders.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down. Creating more sustainable events is a journey, and it comes down to breaking it up into bite-size bits. She is also an FICP board member. And we put that on our website.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The 25,000sqm (270,000sqft) expansion at the carbon neutral venue will create additional state-of-the-art ICC convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms, together with stunning outdoor spaces – all helping to put London at the forefront of the global events industry.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The global events industry is growing and events organisers face the challenges of delivering exhibitor and sponsor leads, attendees, visitor registrations, awards entries, delegates, ticket sales and new data. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Tag Digital are ? pay-per-click (PPC) specialists ?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Three corporate-planning leaders weigh in on how to create an internal “center of event excellence” that draws interest from other departments and captures a critical mass of meetings. What does it take to build a dedicated meetings team that can be both cost-efficient and ROI-driven?

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Glow Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2025

Why In-Room Appeals Are Better Than Auctioneers Focus on the Mission : In-room appeals keep the spotlight on your cause rather than turning the event into a bidding competition. Inclusive Giving : These appeals make it easy for attendees of all financial capacities to contribute at a level theyre comfortable with.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Working with the United Kingdom-based sustainability consultant isla , a total of 92% of event waste was recovered by diverting it into recycling, composting or donation channels, meeting the threshold for a zero-waste event. The post New Report: IMEX 2022 Reached Net Zero Carbon Events Goals appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

MAY 29, 2019

How event gamification enhances attendee engagement? Event Gamification is a concept widely being accepted at events globally. Event gamification is a new feature or a concept being incorporated at events to enhance the experience of the attendees and to increase audience engagement. Christy Lamagna.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Loneliness is causing massive health and productivity problems. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

She will draw on her extensive event expertise to lead the corporate events team and contribute to PG&E’s purpose of delivering for its hometown, serving the planet and providing safe, reliable and clean energy throughout California.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Learn how Dave Jefferys, one of PCMA’s Ascent Luminaries, transformed ‘an underground network of LGBT meeting professionals’ into a thriving organization. The Luminaries series, made possible by VisitDallas, is part of the PCMA Convene Ascent initiative, which seeks to promote inclusion and diversity across the business events industry.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. This blog explores the significance of ethics and CSR in events, highlighting their impact on event planning and the overall event experience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2020

In response we are seeing exhibition and conference organisers taking decisions on a case by case basis as to whether to hold an event, and also being inventive and flexible as to what format the event should take. This may in turn lead to a cycle of consolidation.”.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

“In our fast-paced and demanding industry, it is important to take a breath, acknowledge and celebrate those who go the extra mile to elevate their organization and the business events industry,” said Meredith Rollins, Chief Community Officer for PCMA. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2021

Kristin Horstman is a senior director at Salesforce and has been on our show just recently , Johnnie White is the CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, and Rachael Riggs is a WellBeing Leader at Maritz Global Events. We actually had our last face-to-face meeting on March 11th. And what does this panel have in common?

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

It’s also an important reason for you to explore virtual events in greater detail if you haven’t already. . Attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors can now participate in global events without incurring travel and accommodation expenses. A first-hand example of this expanded reach is Hubilo’s – Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Leadership with Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) wanted to set an example. For the group’s 2021 FICP Annual Conference in Arizona, they put a stake in the desert early on that they would hold an in-person event at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa for 500 fully vaccinated people Nov.

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Glow Global Events

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Three ways to maximize online events to achieve financial goals. And it’s often through annual events – like galas and awards ceremonies – that a significant portion of those financial commitments are secured. Meeting online proved to be just as powerful a way to raise money as gathering in an auditorium.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Insurance Sustainability Negotiating 2024 52

The MICE

JULY 3, 2024

This includes supporting the Startfeld Foundation with financial support to foster growth and innovation. More than just a place for events, it doubles as an art gallery with about 800 square meters of exhibition space, where regularly changing exhibitions infuse corporate meetings with unique layers of art and culture.

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