Conferences that Work

JANUARY 13, 2025

Liz Latham , co-founder of Club Ichi and a brilliant event marketer, recently shared an intriguing idea she plans to test to increase attendance at her free events. Having registrants not show up has become a big problem for the meeting industry, especially for free events. Not long ago, registrants would reliably attend events they signed up for, barring unforeseen circumstancesa far cry from today’s reality.

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EventMB

JANUARY 13, 2025

Skift Take: At PCMAs Convening Leaders conference, NYU Stern professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway shared his insights on the trends shaping the 2025 business landscape. Many of his predictions could impact the business events industry, these five may have the biggest impact.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. The effects have rippled across the community, touching everyone from hotels, restaurants and event venuesand their hardworking staffto families and individuals who have lost their homes and nearly everything they own.

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EventSource

JANUARY 13, 2025

Just got engaged and ready to dive head-first into your wedding planning adventure? Or perhaps you’re just looking for inspiration to make your special day unforgettable? Wedding open houses are the perfect opportunity to explore venues, meet industry professionals, and envision how your big day could come to life. We’ve got your round-up of all the wedding open houses happening between January and March.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 14, 2025

Every winter, more than 20 international art fairs come to life in Miami across 1,200-plus galleries, where the work of thousands of global artists is on display. In recent years, brand activations and events have also become essential to the upscale events ecosystem, and during Miami Art Week 2024 (Dec. 2-8), some new faces and fresh experiential tactics popped up.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 14, 2025

Located at 101 Carrie Cates Court in North Vancouver, The Polygon Gallery is a stunning venue that blends sleek modern architecture with the artistic energy of Vancouvers waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a dynamic setting that sparks creativity, ensures flexibility, and provides event planners with the tools to execute an unforgettable experience.

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EventSource

JANUARY 14, 2025

When Xuanxuan and Leo promised forever to each other, their love story found the perfect setting at Edgewater Manor. Perched on the shores of Lake Ontario, the venue brought charm and closeness to their romantic summer wedding. With its breathtaking views and cozy stone architecture, it set the stage for a day that was intimate, stylish, and filled with heartfelt moments.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

EventWell, the UKs leading neurodivergent-led not-for-profit championing neuroinclusion and wellbeing in the events industry, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the EventWell Manifesto and the groundbreaking SensorySafe Accreditation Scheme in 2025. These initiatives are set to transform the landscape of UK events, conferences, exhibitions, and festivals by setting new standards for accessibility and inclusion.

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EventMB

JANUARY 13, 2025

Skift Take: Images from President Jimmy Carters funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo. Charli XCX. Big Sean. Sabrina Carpenter. These are just some of the pop artists shaking up the sponsorship landscape through unconventional brand partnerships that reimagine what a celebrity endorsement looks like (hint: it looks a lot more experiential). Enterprising marketers have long leaned on celebrities to help them excite fans, gain traction with new audiences and generate media impressions.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has today (14th January) launched a pioneering annual research survey, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 12, 2025

Unscripted Chats: Tequila, Mistakes, and Work-Life Balance Ive known Addie Graham-Kramer for over a decade, and shes nothing short of amazing. As a key part of our Event Planning Blueprint community, Addie has built her company, The Event Company , into a powerhouse that plans 45+ events annually with a team of over 15 employees. Shes not only a phenomenal entrepreneur but also an inspiring leader in the event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2025

Creating unforgettable events starts with understanding how to connect with attendees from every generation. Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z each bring their own unique perspectives, preferences and expectations to the table. Understanding and respecting these differences is key to creating events that genuinely resonate. So, lets explore practical strategies to successfully engage diverse groups.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 13, 2025

The X-Culture International Business Symposium brought together 51 X-Culture students from 15 countries across six continents who, in addition to participating in a business competition and career development program, had the chance to network, learn more about the world of international business, and meet and hear from international business scholars.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Women in Exhibitions, UK Chapter, have announced Caroline Gourlay, Head of B2B Exhibition Sales at Excel London, as its new president. Women in Exhibitions aims to inspire, empower and prepare women for leadership positions in the events and exhibitions sector, by supporting at every stage of their career journey.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 13, 2025

The historic Windsor Station in Montreal was transformed into a breathtaking venue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Marys Hospital. The St. Marys Ball, produced by Total Events , welcomed 750 of Montreals most distinguished guests for an unforgettable evening of elegance, history, and innovation. The evening was meticulously crafted to honour a century of exceptional healthcare.

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The Castle Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

When I was in the process of making a career change after a dozen years working in the news industry, I remember thinking I would work twice as hard for a company that would give me a little more flexibility in my life. The chance to work remotely a little bit more, get home in time to take my son trick-or- treating on Halloween, etc. Just a few examples of little things that can make a big difference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Identity, a leading brand experience agency within The Human Network, announces the appointment of George Perry as Global Head of Business Development, strengthening its international growth strategy across key markets including the UK, Europe, Middle East, and with an eye on future opportunities in the United States. Perry joins Identity following a successful tenure as Global Business Development Director at AVANTGARDE Group, where he led international teams across the global offices.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

A new UK Festivals Data Map is launched, mapping over 850 festivals that took place in England, Wales and Scotland in 2024, where music was a key part of the entertainment.

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Opus Agency

JANUARY 14, 2025

Explore 2025 Event Benchmarks with IBM, Opus Agency, and Bizzabo

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 13, 2025

Team-building exercises for when its chilly outside Team-building activities have a lot of power to help groups feel more comfortable and connected. Whether youre on a tight schedule and dont have much time, you dont have access to materials, you cant coordinate an offsite or even if youre looking at doing some team-building exercises with your in-office staff, there are plenty of activities that are easy to do and have powerful effects.

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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

JANUARY 13, 2025

Most learning management systems are designed to meet the needs of internal training teams, with typical use cases including upskilling employees, supporting professional development, and mandatory workplace training such as onboarding and compliance training. Obviously, this is very beneficial if you’re part of an internal team. There’s no shortage of platforms available that can help you create and manage the training materials you need for your employees.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2025

EventWell, the UKs leading neurodivergent-led not-for-profit championing neuroinclusion and wellbeing in the events industry, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the EventWell Manifesto and the groundbreaking SensorySafe Accreditation Scheme in 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

New funding in 2025 saving seven lesser-known UK heritage treasures From awakening Edinburghs Architectural Masterpiece on Calton Hill, dormant for over 50 years, to transforming former offices for the Sheffield United Gas Light Company into a new vibrant and visible home for young musicians, called Harmony Works in Sheffield Saving Jumbo the last intact listed water tower from the Golden Age of industrial water engineering in Colchester and reopening the Palais de Danse in St Ives to visitors

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EventMB

JANUARY 13, 2025

Skift Take: Are you tired of small talk over lukewarm coffee at yet another hotel ballroom? Well, theres a business event in a medieval castle in Poland, where business networking gets the Hogwarts treatment with all the magic of meaningful connections.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 12, 2025

The Space Cities Network will be featured as a case-study example of innovative collaboration in two Convening Leaders 2025 sessions. Space Cities Network is a recent initiative between four cities across four continents Lausanne, Switzerland; Christchurch, New Zealand; Houston, Texas, United States; and Seoul, Korea designed to increase collaboration across the outer space sector between universities, research centers, government agencies, industry sectors, and corporations.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The event and live marketing industry is continuously balancing between rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for true live experiences. Technology meets authenticity, with personal interaction taking center stage like never before.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Wyboston Lakes Resort has launched Room2Give, its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative that will not only reduce consumption but also enable the Resort and its guests to support local community organisations. Guests staying at the venues Woodlands Event Centre or Willows Training Centre for more than one night will be able to choose which of three local charities to support by opting out of room cleaning.

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