Conference Compass is a customizable hybrid event platform with a comprehensive set of features including built-in live streaming, multi-track agendas, multi-level floor plans, advanced CRM integration, gamification, and lead capture. Conference Compass: What Is It? Conference Co … | Continue reading
Will the metaverse — a parallel universe of virtual reality spaces — end up transforming the landscape of events, or is the hype overblown? | Continue reading
Designing a virtual event that keeps the audience from multitasking — or worse yet, logging off — takes careful forethought. In this article, experts share their top virtual event tips, such as avoiding static presentations and making attendees part of the action. | Continue reading
Bizzabo has acquired Klik, a Montreal-based event tech startup developing wearable badging technology. The deal, Bizzabo’s fourth acquisition in six months, is worth $13.5M in a mix of cash and stock. The acquisition, announced at Bizzabo’s “The Future of Event Experiences” hybri … | Continue reading
Some destinations use subvention programs to attract events. Some detractors, however, argue that they’re ineffective — or so effective that they create unfair competition. Is there a place for subvention as the industry edges towards recovery? | Continue reading
With recent sustainability initiatives in the event sector including the signing of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26 and others joining The Race to Zero, is the industry narrative towards the climate crisis changing, and will net zero be enough? | Continue reading
In the wake of IMEX signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge as part of COP26, CEO Carina Bauer discusses IMEX’s sustainability initiatives and answers hard-hitting questions about the future of the event industry. | Continue reading
This year’s IMEX America represents the exhibition’s first return to an onsite event in two years. And that same span of time witnessed unprecedented innovation in event tech. | Continue reading
As in-person meetings resume after many months of virtual-only events, how can planners ensure that live gatherings are engaging and relevant to current audiences? Event experts share tips on dealing with challenges in the current environment. | Continue reading
Despite visitors showing a lot of interest in attending hybrid events last year, there are some signs that attendee enthusiasm may have begun to wane. | Continue reading
Often referred to as the backbone or foundation of economies worldwide, small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will play a critical role in the economic recovery from the Covid pandemic due to their flexible and innovative nature. | Continue reading
Calgary’s Culture & Entertainment District promises to provide event planners with a unique destination and venue that will create unforgettable experiences and meaningful connections for attendees. | Continue reading
Meeting and event planners will be converging on Las Vegas for IMEX America in less than a week, and EventMB will be there. | Continue reading
The term “hybrid” is now commonly used to describe event formats that combine in-person and virtual experiences. | Continue reading
Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. | Continue reading
The rise of virtual and hybrid events has dramatically changed the industry. While many event professionals have learned to master event tech, engagement remains an ongoing challenge. | Continue reading
Events are seen as an offline activity yet they collect a huge amount of data that, when packaged properly, can empower sales and marketing teams. | Continue reading
Bizzabo has acquired TeeVid, a little-known Israeli video production startup, to power its brand-new video production suite. | Continue reading
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8, 2021. The patchwork of country-by-country bans will no longer apply, but vaccine requirements will be more stringent. What will this mean for events? | Continue reading
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8, 2021. The patchwork of country-by-country bans will no longer apply, but vaccine requirements will be more stringent. What will this mean for events? | Continue reading
Event planners are navigating a new frontier of delivering successful hybrid events. But what mix of technical and creative expertise do event teams need to do this successfully? | Continue reading
Event tech providers take different approaches to how they collect and manage attendee data. Now, there is growing concern among organizers about how this data management may impact them down the road. | Continue reading
Google may have debuted their first smart glasses in 2012, but the technology is only now starting to gain momentum. | Continue reading
Meeting booking platforms purport to streamline the RFP and venue sourcing processes, saving hours in the search for venues and back-and-forth with sales staff. | Continue reading
As early adopters in the event industry have shown, hologram technology allows presenters to ‘beam in’ with lifelike 3D effects — in real time. | Continue reading
Virtual events have the potential to reach much larger audiences, but can they deliver on the promise of remote networking opportunities? We cover eight strategies for better networking at virtual events. | Continue reading
Bizzabo’s latest press release made waves by claiming their product has evolved into a full-blown operating system named “Event Experience OS”. | Continue reading
With constantly changing guidelines and inconsistent government mandates, handling Covid testing and vaccination requirements at live events is a complex challenge fraught with potential legal minefields. | Continue reading
The UK’s much anticipated government-backed event ‘reinsurance’ scheme launched late last month, but some question the timing. | Continue reading
The latest controversy in the Twitterverse centers on the recent firing of a Bevy employee following public allegations of racist behavior. | Continue reading
How has South Africa experienced and adapted to the pandemic from an event industry perspective? In our first global snapshot, we discuss all relevant regulations currently in place and provide a brief overview of the state of the local event industry. The Global Snapshot gives i … | Continue reading
The Skift Global Forum 2021, the premier global conference on the business of travel, took place last week in a hybrid format. | Continue reading
For many event planners, hybrid events are still a relatively new endeavor, one that brings the unfamiliar challenge of engaging two very different audiences at the same time. Here are 15 tips for avoiding the pitfalls that can easily occur. While hybrid events may be the solutio … | Continue reading
Event insurance is now top of mind for planners who are able to host in-person events despite the ongoing global pandemic. While coverage is available, there are plenty of challenges to overcome to get the right protection. | Continue reading
Hopin’s rise to unicorn status and its recent $7.75B valuation make it an undeniable force to be reckoned with in the virtual event world. | Continue reading
Hopin’s rise to unicorn status and its recent $7.75B valuation make it an undeniable force to be reckoned with in the virtual event world. | Continue reading
Wonder is a virtual venue that enables event organizers to host online networking sessions, small conferences, and other virtual events. Here is our review. | Continue reading
New variants and continued uncertainty around travel mean that a destination’s local intellectual capital will remain a key criterion for selection. Destinations with a strong reputation within a given industry will become a hub for that industry’s events. | Continue reading
New features flaunted at this week’s Zoom User Conference Zoomtopia point to Zoom becoming a serious contender for multi-day multi-session events. Although most features will only be released in the fourth quarter or later, the opportunity to explore first-hand some features as p … | Continue reading
With in-person events taking place right now across the United States and Europe, it's important to monitor the current opportunities and challenges facing event professionals. These nine stats are based on fresh data from our own survey and represent the most up-to-date industry … | Continue reading
A wide range of providers have emerged over the last 18 months to serve increasingly complex virtual and hybrid event formats. And if there’s one thing that separates the veterans from the rookies, it’s support. Will new players find the right balance of price and service level? | Continue reading
Predatory conferences are bogus events that exist to sell tickets using everything from shoddy registration pages to unconfirmed speakers. With the flush of virtual events during the pandemic, the situation may be getting worse. | Continue reading
Predatory conferences are bogus events that exist to sell tickets using everything from shoddy registration pages to unconfirmed speakers. With the flush of virtual events during the pandemic, the situation may be getting worse. | Continue reading
While the pandemic forced users across the globe to flock to virtual events, the peculiar context motivating this massive influx of revenue has left virtual event tech vendors struggling as the need for virtual declines. | Continue reading
While the pandemic forced users across the globe to flock to virtual events, the peculiar context motivating this massive influx of revenue has left virtual event tech vendors struggling as the need for virtual declines. | Continue reading
Bevy’s event management platform is geared to scaling community events, along with complex virtual and hybrid conferences. Here is our review. What Is It? Bevy is an event management platform purpose-built for organizations, primarily enterprises, seeking to grow global engagemen … | Continue reading
MESA is a new association targeting an audience of small and midsize suppliers. Given all the industry organizations already in existence, why is it necessary? | Continue reading
Hubilo is a virtual and hybrid event platform that prioritizes audience engagement with its minimalist navigation. Here is our review. | Continue reading