SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Sustainability, diversity and experience have been established as the three founding principles of the network, which has been founded by professional emcee and meeting designer, Samme Allen.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 3, 2023

Furthermore, I have consistently produced high-quality books on meeting design that have received critical acclaim and have helped thousands of meeting professionals to significantly improve their conferences. In conclusion, I believe that the price increase for my ebooks is necessary to keep my business sustainable.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Spotlighting sustainability. Quality hosted buyers. Tomorrow’s Talent.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategic meetings management is a concept that’s over 20 years old but has recently taken on a new form. The meetings and events industry has evolved, and planners now have a seat at the omnichannel table, where data-driven insights and attendee experiences are top of mind. The time for strategic meetings management is now.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 14, 2024

Carolina Goradesky (right), PCMA’s former head of global sustainability, and Amanda Simons (white pants), a founder and principal at Honeycomb Strategies, speak to participants of a behind-the-scenes sustainability tour at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 in January at the San Diego Convention Center.

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EventMB

MARCH 14, 2024

Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: MPI gathered its European community in Luxembourg, a new destination for most participants. The annual conference was an opportunity to build bridges between different groups.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 21, 2022

A company has launched to make it easier to find one no matter where you’re holding your meeting. Emcee and meeting designer Samme Allen says she founded the company in response to a growing need for experienced emcees, hosts, and moderators who “can be delivered cost effectively, flexibly, and in the most sustainable way.”.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Unless we intervene, we could be heading in the direction where we’re more self-conscious about how we present in meetings.”. It can leave us with a kind of emotional hangover, since typically those levels of intensity are not meant to be sustained for long periods of time.”. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor at Convene.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Imagine if individual meeting planners could get together and talk about their mistakes and learnings,” said Stephan. “It Omnichannel events are here to stay, which is about meeting customers where they are, not where you want to be. It would be interesting to collaborate in this way.”.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

“We’re taking advantage of Samme’s extensive experience as an inspiring ‘emcee’ and meeting designer to increase involvement and participation, and working with her to develop the conference content to be more inclusive and diverse than ever before.“.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. J: Marketing.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Earth-friendly menus offering carefully curated dishes, where every ingredient used has a sustainable story to tell. Engaging, authentic experiences and events are a priority for meeting planners and attendees, alike. At Marina Bay Sands, customization is key.

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2018 Healthcare Sustainability Meeting Design 77

Hubilo Blog

JULY 23, 2018

Designing Successful Meetings — Susan Mundry, Edward Britton, Senta Raizen, Susan Loucks-Horsley. This book revolves around tips and tricks, suggestions about planning, designing meetings for participants that result in the sustainable learning experience. Check out the list – 1.

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2018 Financial Sustainability Conference 89

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 30, 2016

Brains on Fire: Igniting Powerful, Sustainable, Word of Mouth Movements. Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, etc. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design. Have you ever been stuck in a dull meeting that would never end?

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

While speakers shared proven tips and tricks, best practices and trends in sustainability, design, DE&I, tech and more, one theme in particular wove throughout several sessions: the importance of building one-of-a-kind experiences.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2024

Taking proactive measures, including making water stations available to encourage regular hydration, is essential for meetings planners dealing with a heat wave. This flexibility allows me to host meetings in top destinations during peak seasons — a win-win for everyone involved,” she said. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor of Convene.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Participants were able to take advantage of 43 sessions, focused on the latest in planning purposeful meetings. Smart Meetings sent a team to do some early reconnaissance, and the top lessons learned included the following. Sustainability Could be a Winning Differentiator. How People Think is as Important as What They Think.

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2017 Sustainability Meeting Design Education 58

PCMA Convene

MAY 19, 2021

Meeting designer and author Adrian Segar also has sounded an alarm over the lack of attention to venue ventilation and what he called a “misdirected” focus on surface cleaning. Adrian Segar. Jessica Cooper.

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All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. Ethical and sustainable practices matter…. along with cybersecurity.

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2019 Food and Beverage Meetings Wireless 28

Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. It tries to research the influences of technology on event design. business clubs, leadership teams etc.). Hybrid Event. "A

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Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. It tries to research the influences of technology on event design. (updated 18 July 2018). Hybrid Event. "A

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Boomset

OCTOBER 28, 2018

This is particularly harmful to micro-events and office meetings, that an average office worker attends more than 60 each month. Nonetheless, hosting a closed-door meeting is a simple matter that doesn’t require a conference room. Sustainability is so important !) Sustainability is so important !)

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Conference Consulting Meetings Sustainability 48

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

We used meeting design to do that, which already had some gamification elements to it. In between, there will be themed nights addressing sustainability, digitalisation and diversity. In the beginning, we looked at what was on the market and saw that many online event platforms attempt to mimic real life.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Now you have been tapped to plan an offsite for the executive team, a quarterly all-staff meeting or a new product activation. We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), a leader in luxury hotel sales for meeting incentives, conventions, and exhibition (MICE), welcomes the addition of Silvia Zamora to the ALHI executive team. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, Zamora honed her skills with positions at Motorola, the Henry B.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers. The Meeting Pool. Event Leadership Institute.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainable initiatives became more common in the business events industry in 2019. Why I Have My Eye on AI. Michelle Russell. Courtesy UN).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

For meeting designers, ChatGPT can save the organizer time by answering mundane questions like, “What does business casual mean?” thereby freeing up time to design more meaningful, sustainable and motivating programs. The post IRF Highlighted the Humanity in the ‘Incentiverse’ appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 7, 2020

Productivity is highest when business meetings are held at venues that can accommodate technology needs and provide the right resources and environment to get down to business. The open atmosphere inspires innovation and changes the way people meet. There are also overnight accommodations for 150 guests.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. Having said that, I think the return to meetings will be both slow and fast.

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