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Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Tech companies are bringing in incredible innovationsrobotic pizza makers and conveyor belt systems that cook a steak to perfection without a human flipping it. Thats why we include speakers on negotiation, influence and professional development. SM Food has played a big role in this event. Its all connected.

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SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin

Event Marketer

To wash it down, there were themed craft beverages that paired with the dishes, like the Maritime Marg, as well as mocktail options. Naturally, the Whataburger Food Truck was also parked on-site and dishing out hot samples of the limited-time menu item, the Monterey Melt.

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. But what does it take to access VR tech?

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

Smart Meetings

Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. “I think it goes to the wisdom of making sure you lock in food and beverage prices as early as you can, Warner offered. Make sure the breakdown includes a description of what each fee covers. Who is in charge of it?

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Live From Las Vegas: Inside the 20th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. The Hall of Ideas was the place to be to explore the latest event tech, network, play games and enjoy bites and brews. EXPERIENCES & EXTRAS.

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Leveraging Live Feedback During Events: The Role of Instant Surveys

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Is the food too salty? Attendees can share their experiences through tech-friendly platforms such as mobile apps, QR codes, or even live polling software. Food & Beverage Feedback How would you rate the quality of todays lunch? Are attendees struggling to find the breakout rooms? 1 to 5), and open-ended questions.