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Meetings and Events Industry News

News, interviews, and coverage of the meetings and events industry, from in-person events to hybrid events to online events.

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Keep it Simple, Speakers

Keynote speakers and other presenters provide much of the draw for events but getting the intro wrong can potentially kill the vibe.

3 weeks ago

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Gianna Gaudini: The Art of Event Planning

In this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, Gianna Gaudini offers a glimpse into the methodologies that have kept her at the top of the game — from cultivating calm in the center of chaos to speaking C-suite lingo that gets the green light on ambitious projects.

3 weeks ago

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CEMA Gets a New Leader, Again

Brian Mason has been named CEMA’s new vice president of strategy and operations, replacing Sandra Marcus who left the association after only nine months.

3 weeks ago

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Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April

4 weeks ago

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New Bureau Launches to Meet High Demand for AI Speakers

Keynote speakers with expertise in artificial intelligence are in high demand as organizations embrace the new technology. One emerging speakers bureau is crafting bespoke sessions to meet client objectives.

4 weeks ago

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California Helps Make Meetings More Sustainable

California, a leader in the United States regarding sustainability, offers a wide variety of initiatives and properties focused on sustainability.

4 weeks ago

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The Sphere’s First Corporate Keynote Is Set for June

Las Vegas’ Sphere is now officially working on corporate keynote sessions. This type of events could offer a welcome additional revenue stream for this cutting edge venue.

4 weeks ago

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CES’s New President on the New Face of Consumer Technology

Last month, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) made waves in the events industry with the elevation of Kinsey Fabrizio as president. She joins longtime CEO Gary Shapiro at the helm of CTA, which owns and produces CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), following a meteoric rise over the past fifteen years.

4 weeks ago

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Bizzabo, Cvent and RainFocus Lead the Way in New Report

Bizzabo, Cvent, and RainFocus were singled out as leaders in Gartner's latest event technology report.

1 month ago

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8 Fitness Hacks for Event Travel

Yes, events are busy ordeals. Much like the holidays, it’s easy to throw your hands up and acquiesce over the feeling of becoming overwhelmed but a solid plan may save you when the robo bar comes a calling.

1 month ago