Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

When you ask more than two dozen top events industry professionals for their insights on technology trends, the answers (no surprise) are fascinating. At the highest level, what comes trough from the responses is the unique, at times even uneasy, relationship of technology to live events, in comparison to other forms of communication.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2019

Let’s all take and seat and explore the world of event tech. We just did an awesome podcast on event tech and whether or not the industry is falling behind. This time around, we’re talking about event tech alongside some very special icons our team had the pleasure to meet during IMEX Frankfurt 2019.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Tech assistance on prerecorded content (if any) in Zoom. A Zoom meeting recorder. Zoom meeting monitoring. One thing I’ve found invaluable in running large online meetings is a private channel for the event staff to communicate beforehand and in real-time during the event. Zoom waiting room monitoring.

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EventMB

JULY 16, 2020

High production value — including quality event design — is incredibly important when it comes to matching live engagement online, which almost half of eventprofs struggle with when sourcing virtual tech. Here are 4 design ideas from recent online events to enhance the virtual experience.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 31, 2021

In terms of event production, Montegrano added that her company, Encore, designed their safety plan to be specifically inline with various venues — and to match their meeting design, traffic flow, tech, and cleaning guidelines. Hybrid technology is available and affordable.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

He is a meeting designer, facilitator and has also been acknowledged as one of the most innovative Events Professional by BizBash Magazine. Consulting : phone/video conferences with clients about their meeting design needs. What’s your take on the rapidly evolving event technology?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In most cases, these aren’t bland, cookie-cutter facilities, but designed as spaces that reflect their destinations. Louis, working with Smart City Networks and PSAV, upgraded technology at the Stream Stage in St. Rex, a nonprofit technology incubator, to develop space at the center that will support AR and VR programming.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

We’ve long talked about how technology connects us, points out designer and researcher Pamela Pavliscak , a panelist at the technology conference Collision@Home , held online June 21-24. We have this technology, but it doesn’t really facilitate intimacy, emotions, or vulnerability. We’re in an awkward phase.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 6, 2019

Miguel Neves is a passionate social media advocate and experienced events professional who consults, trains and speaks on digital marketing and event technology. Ahead of his discussion at The Meetings Show, ‘The future is hybrid, are you ready?’ What do you hope attendees of your session at The Meetings Show will take away from it?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings. .”

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. In honor of International Women’s Day celebration, here are a few women influencers we’d love to put some spotlight on: Dahlia El Gazzar : Her knowledge and passion for technology are impeccable.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

We’ve confirmed that virtual events can be engaging and productive, but only if the meeting design is truly participant driven and takes into consideration the needs of that audience. 2) On accessibility when it comes to choosing event technology and tools…. As we move into hybrid, we can’t lose that perspective.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 30, 2018

The only technologies used are printed cards, paper-covered round tables, and colored pens. All they need for success is good process, competent facilitation, and a few low-tech items. Every process element is a strategic ingredient of the workshop design. They are also simple.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

There are a number of meeting design elements that need to be accounted for, but the cost savings and expanded participation seem well worth it. About the author: Phil Hamstra is the VP of Strategic Initiatives at Meeting Tomorrow. Get event technology news, trends and tips delivered straight to your inbox every month.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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. To stay relevant, you must adapt to new technologies that allow for highly curated, personalized interactions at every touchpoint along the attendee journey.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

It is now home to many of the entrepreneurs who helped earn the city a ranking in the top 10 cities for tech professionals in a 2017 Forbes survey. More Meeting Trends. 5 Trends That are Changing Meeting Design. Download “The Future of Meetings and Events” report. Test Time.

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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

JUNE 1, 2017

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. FLIPPED LEARNING The Upside-Down Classroom.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Nir Eyal is an expert on “behavioral design”, a field Nir discovered out his passion for psychology, technology, and business. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. What is he known for?

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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. These venues have everything you need including modern spaces and state-of-the-art technology to host your most productive business events. Regina, SK.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Nir Eyal is an expert on “behavioral design”, a field Nir discovered out his passion for psychology, technology, and business. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. What is he known for?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Care to join us for some stimulating conversation about multi-hub meetings? Because this week’s episode of Event Tech Podcast is all about this up and coming, exciting topic. Everyone who works in the event industry knows the power of meetings. And who says we have to stop at single-hub meetings?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

And it’s mostly about meeting design and facilitation, but I write about all kinds of things. Adrian Segar: The subtlety of designing meetings is that you need people who I would call facilitators. I define myself as a meeting designer and facilitator. Adrian Segar: Okay.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

So when she was asked to speak at Thrival , an annual immersive, innovation-focused festival exploring the effects of advanced technology on business, society, and culture, Blackman wasn’t particularly excited about its location: Pittsburgh. More Meeting Trends. What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design.

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Slido

JANUARY 30, 2019

In December 2018, we set out to explore the future of town hall meetings. The goal of our one-day event in partnership with Convene was to show how a successful all-hands could look in 2019 and beyond by using interactive technology and meeting design thinking. Make sure the connection works on both ends.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 11, 2019

Five of the most promising start-ups in the meetings technology sector have been shortlisted for the 2019 Future of Meetings Award.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2018

NetworkTables is an international event technology company that makes it easier to meet the right people at large conferences and make networking more effective through an user-friendly online solution for table seating, session registration and 1-on-1 meetings.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

@tojulius Julian Solaris, Editor of The Event Manager Blog, always has the low-down on attendance-worthy events and the newest event technology. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. Dahlia is an event technology evangelist, speaker and educator.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2019

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. FLIPPED LEARNING. The Upside-Down Classroom.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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. Technology: Do you have scalable solutions for hybrid or virtual components?

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

It also includes rankings of top meeting hotels and destinations. Its entries cover technology, social media, marketing, and more. Event consultants and meeting designers, Gallus Events uses its blog to offer advice and tips on the industry. Stylevise is dedicated to the specifics of event design. Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 2, 2021

NAR does two pre-BOD meetings — one, a week before, and one, a couple of days before. And this is for all of the 800 directors simply to come and test the technology. Those meetings are all about [talking] them through [the platform]. And I don’t think people really aware that we were designers in this process.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

It is now home to many of the entrepreneurs who helped earn the city a ranking in the top 10 cities for tech professionals in a 2017 Forbes survey. More Meeting Trends. 5 Trends That are Changing Meeting Design. Download “The Future of Meetings and Events” report. Test Time.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. All about event tech. Corbin Ball is an international speaker, consultant and writer dedicated to helping clients use technology more efficiently for improved productivity. Techsytalk.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Holy moly.).

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Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Those three are Event Tech Live in London , EUBEA World Festival , which this year took place in Coimbra in Portugal and IBTM World in Barcelona. IBTM session was all about Meeting Design and the venue is about 5 miles from my office, so attending that one was much easier! The main stage at Event Tech Live.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

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