Event Management

Successful event management requires a mix of creativity, strategic planning, and flawless execution. Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just starting out, our expert-driven insights will help you elevate your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving meetings and events industry.

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Plan and execute seamless events – from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences.
Improve attendee engagement and experience with innovative event design.
Master budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for maximum efficiency.
Leverage event technology to streamline planning and execution.
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Event Management

Hybrid Events Are the Immediate Future of the Event Industry

Virtual events have gained a lot of ground in the industry over the last few months, and many of the benefits and best practices learned from successful applications won't soon be forgotten. Here's how to leverage virtual event strategies once live events return.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

Events Are Reopening. Will Attendees Show Up?

Germany and China just gave the go-ahead to restart trade shows. As planners and owners rush to restart their events, will attendees show up?

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

10 Virtual Trade Show Platforms for Your Next Event

As virtual meetings and conferences become more common, we can only assume that online trade shows are next. Although they're more complicated to transition online, there is existing tech to assist. Here are 10 tools for organizing virtual trade shows.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

How Revenge Attending Could Help Events Bounce Back

After months in lockdown, many will flock back to events. Will revenge attending save the event industry from the deepest crisis ever faced?

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Is Virtual a Wake-Up Call For The Event Industry?

Virtual events are currently the only way to meet in groups larger than 10 across the world. While despised as the unlucky sibling of live events for over a decade, they are offering business continuity, substantial savings, and increasingly high revenue. And event owners are starting to notice.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Why Trade Shows Haven't Had a Smooth Transition to Virtual

In the last few weeks, we've seen virtual events become more widespread as an alternative to live events, but trade shows and exhibitions haven't made a particularly smooth transition. Here's a look at why.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events

The events industry reeled as large-scale gatherings were shut down, and they will likely be among the last activities to reopen. Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry.

Angela Tupper | 6 years ago

Event Management

Competing Event Industry Players Ditch Rivalries to Fight Covid-19

In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak ravaged the events industry, event professionals around the globe are uniting to join the fight against Covid-19. Competitors become collaborators as lending a helping hand might be the lifeline they need to weather the storm.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Technology That Can Make Events Possible in a Pandemic

As many countries announce the easing of lockdown measures, many event professionals wonder when we will meet again. Technology will make some events possible. Here is an overview of what to keep an eye on.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

New Roles Are Emerging for Virtual Events

The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly disrupting the events industry, and virtual events appear to be the only immediate way forward. However, the terrain is still quite unfamiliar to many, and the format presents new challenges. New roles are emerging among event professionals to ensure the success of these events.

Veronique Colombani | 6 years ago