Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is located in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, otherwise known as ‘Silicon Docks’, as the area comprises of many of the world’s top tech multinationals including Facebook, Google, HubSpot, LinkedIn and Twitter. Virtual Event Platform: A Virtual Venue Solution for your Event.

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Expo Pass

MAY 10, 2022

“I love seeing speakers that change the way we think […] They are experts, they have thought about something, they bring their own view of the world – to you – and it changes how you think about the world.”. They set the tone for the marketing and are what your audience sees when they walk into the venue. So dig in, it’s a good one!

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key 2024 Event Tech Trends Unveiled at Strata’s Insight Event Attendees at the Strata Insights event, at The Ned in London before Christmas, were treated to a preview of some of the most important tech trends which will shape the events industry in 2024 and beyond. Two examples were presented.

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Attendease

JANUARY 5, 2021

Check your tech. Commons Speaker Anthony Rota pronounced the event as a relative success, before admitting that there were some technical hiccups. Commons Speaker Anthony Rota pronounced the event as a relative success, before admitting that there were some technical hiccups. Make sure you'll be comfortable.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you. Maybe Cleveland is the place for you, where history and modernity go hand-in-hand. Can’t Get Enough of Boutique?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?” Another game-changing use of AI is its ability to translate content in real time in the speaker’s voice, even if that speaker doesn’t know the translated languages. “It

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This ranges from optimizing event logistics (like venues and F&B) to identifying new revenue opportunities and more. By investing in event tech that collects and reports on more data, event managers can streamline the event planning experience as well as make the experience more enjoyable for attendees!

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Efforts to make the CodeMash tech conference more accessible to Midwesterners led to a more family-friendly event that includes attendees’ children. KidzMash activities for attendees’ children introduce them to the world of tech. Our values are accessibility and affordability,” said Prince.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Just because it’s your event doesn’t give you the right to use the venue, copyrighted material, or individual’s likenesses to profit from. Capturing the Venue. If you’re not on company property, you’ll likely need to get a location release from the property owner in order to legally broadcast the venue space.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Example: Topics like “Sustainability in Marketing” or “Leveraging New Tech for Growth” are both relevant and actionable. Find an Engaging Speaker: Invite an expert who can deliver fresh perspectives and keep attendees engaged with valuable insights. Tips: Pick a Hot Topic: Choose current trends or challenges that people care about.

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Stova

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Are you attending Event Tech Live (ETL) in London next week? What the Event Offers Event Tech Live has been the industry’s primary source of education and innovation in all things event technology for over 8 years, and with over 100 exhibitors and 100 sessions, this iteration promises to be one of its best.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

You’ve settled on a venue, enlisted performers or speakers, and dialed in on details. You’ve organized a can’t-miss event. And you’ve set up your ticketing options. Now, you’re faced with the most daunting challenge: getting people to attend. Event promotion doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2021

According to recent EventMB research, engagement was ranked the highest challenge when it comes to virtual events and the inability to match onsite engagement value ranked among the highest frustrations with virtual event tech. Are you delivering sponsored content with a variety of speakers that will live on as gated content after the event?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if you and your audience and speakers lack experience with hybrid events?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • Want more?

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Participants can also interact with speakers.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Not only is there the venue, staff and meals to consider, but there will likely be the additional cost of in-person safety protocols, says Giselle Umland, senior manager-global strategic events at MuleSoft. Rightsize expectations on speaker talent and specialists. I think getting speakers will be a barrier.”. Toubas agrees.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The app was very helpful with its venue overview maps and interactive wayfinding. High-end retailer Saks , for example, talked about delivering a personalized shopping experience using Salesforce’s tech in an activation that blended a stylish retail front and touchscreens to explore the AI-powered logistics of luxury.

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Attendease

MAY 16, 2024

The event sector is no exception, as event planners and managers are starting to experiment with tech to enhance events and the planning process. Immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are also shifting how participants experience events, taking them to whole new virtual realms beyond the event venue.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For an extreme example of these alternatives, take “ silent conferences ,” which make use of technology so that multiple speakers can present in the same space while attendees toggle between the audio feeds of each according to their own preferences. Adoption of Advanced Technology.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Managing complex event agendas can be the source of a major headache: making sure that no speaker or venue is double booked, ensuring that sessions are not oversold, allowing attendees to sign up for waitlists, updating attendee-facing collaterals when last-minute changes occur, and the list goes on. What could possibly go wrong?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Or worse, your venue suddenly becomes unavailable. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance.

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Expo Pass

MAY 31, 2022

The website is also where you can add speaker bios, promote sponsors, and share exclusive content to keep people excited about the upcoming event. Enjoy onsite badge printing : Event platforms that support fast check-in and onsite badge printing can make all the difference in an attendee’s mood when they arrive at your venue.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Types of Corporate Events Conferences: Large-scale gatherings focused on industry insights, innovation, and networking, featuring multiple speakers and breakout sessions. Identifying the purpose helps inform every decision, from venue selection to content. Source Quality Speakers : Choose speakers who can resonate with your audience.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

From cost savings to engagement, today’s registration tech does more than just manage attendee lists; it’s a strategic tool that up levels the whole event experience. Key Features to Look for in Event Registration Tech Choosing the right registration technology is about matching your event needs.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 4, 2022

With sessions, breakouts, panels, discussions, networking, and more – it can be challenging to squeeze it all in, especially when you are managing a complex event, with multiple venues, simultaneous sessions, or even speakers who are joining multiple sessions. 2- Call out for speakers. 1- Have the event goal in mind.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. An event tech stack Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid conference, tech’s going to play a crucial role. Make sure to have a venue map on display at the event (or in your app!)

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GEVME

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This new hybrid model provided participants with greater access to the global Deep Tech communities looking to discover partnerships, attract investments, and boost sales. Caption: Credits SWITCH 2020 Q&A with speakers from Gojek, Grab, Expedia, Facebook on Product Management. Explore the venue through microcosms.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

And from March 11-20 after a three-year hiatus—the Texas-based event was canceled in 2020 and went all-digital in 2021—professionals from the tech, film, music and media industries gathered in person for the tentpole Q1 affair. Check Out Our SXSW Archives: Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

Writing event and speaker descriptions are an important part of creating events, but it’s also an area where many event planners would prefer not to spend extended periods of time. Personalization and the Future of Tech The future of event technology is both exciting and a bit uncertain.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dead spaces in venues will be reimagined to interactive areas, such as photo booths, art galleries, networking hubs, or virtual reality gaming zones. . More usage of unusual venues like rustic warehouses or historic buildings to deliver more unique and memorable events. . 3) Elevating In-Person Events with Tech.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Marlborough 1, 2, 3 and 4 now include an integrated camera, microphone, and speakers. Their in-depth knowledge of the technology and venue allows them to advise the event organiser on the best layouts of meetings and equipment for more complicated briefs. technician is required.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

You are simply flying blind if you start looking for venues and vendors without understanding the event’s needs and objectives. The provider may also have a technical services person that works the platform and runs the tech rehearsals along with the day of event. They troubleshoot for technical issues for both speakers and attendees.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

A crazy-busy lifestyle is a symbol of our tech-driven century, and this is particularly true for event planners, who should be able to handle thousands of tasks simultaneously when planning even the tiniest conference. Contact venue hosts, and discuss the details. Compare pricing. Narrow down the list. Invest in paid ads.

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