Top Conference 2025
Here's the latest news from Cvent: the top events event planners can't miss in 2025. covent Comb through the industry's top conferences and events to select the best of the best, looking for aspects such as content quality, networking, and overall attendee ROI. Whether you're looking to advance your career, make new connections, or gain new ideas, these 2025 picks virtually guarantee you'll have a quality experience worth your time (and frequent flyer miles). Here are the events listed by date: PCMA Convener, January 12-15, Houston. Professional development and innovation in the meetings and events industry, focusing on event design, attendee engagement and industry trends. ExhibitorLive, March 16-20, San Antonio. Provides education in exhibition design, marketing and management with a focus on trade show and corporate event marketing. Experiential Marketing Summit, April 14-16, Las Vegas. Focuses on experiential marketing strategy and tactics, providing insights into brand experiences, live events and consumer engagement. Event Tech Live, April 30-May 1, Las Vegas.…
Latest Cvent Planner purchasing report reveals expectations
Cvent, the market-leading provider of meetings, events and hospitality technology, has released the 2025 Cvent Planner Sourcing Report: European Edition. This annual report provides hoteliers, venue operators and destination management organizations with valuable insights into the purchasing priorities of UK and European event professionals, as well as actionable strategies to meet changing industry needs and capitalize on meetings and events growth . The report presents an encouraging outlook, showing that 90% of planners are optimistic about the current state of the events industry. This optimism is further reflected in planners’ expectations for an increase in in-person meetings, with 59% expecting an increase in in-person events by 2025 and 60% expecting an increase in off-site events by 2025. The combination of more in-person events and resource constraints is putting pressure on event teams looking to secure meeting space, with 83% expecting to receive RFPs within four days or less and 20% saying venues could improve response customization to support faster decision-making.While…
Events Industry Council Releases Second Quarter 2024 Report
Listen to audio Strong growth points to return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events The Physical Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world. The hotel group room night index rose to 106, returning to 2019 levels. The RFP activity index, which measures the number of proposals sent by event planners during the quarter, also increased to slightly below 2019 levels. These two key elements demonstrate significant progress in the global events industry, with particularly significant demand from hotel groups in the Middle East and Western Europe. Growth was strongest in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more: Brand new and refurbished: meetings in international cities The quarterly report follows EIC's 2023 study of the global economic significance of business events and is part of an overall strategy to actively monitor progress. The quarterly Global Events Barometer provides ongoing…
IMEX releases 4 popular event technology innovations
From technology centers to breakout sessions, event technology innovation is one of the hottest topics at IMEX America 2024. Here are four event technology products that caught our eye. LAS VEGAS – This year’s IMEX America, held October 8-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, attracted more than 15,000 attendees, including more than 5,000 buyers, on-site There's no shortage of tech to test drive. Yes, while one of the hottest topics at breakouts and trade shows is how to use AI at their trade shows and events, the buzz isn’t always about AI. From cool startups like Backtrack by Yac, highlighted in the Tech Trek feature in TSE’s August issue, to established giants like Cvent, the showroom was filled with new, innovative, time-saving and cool event technology, including artificial intelligence driven technologies and other technologies. Here are some new products and enhancements to existing products that caught our attention. Cvent has newly acquired Splash. Speaking of Cvent...the…
Business travel embraces technology
According to the Global Business Association (British Tourist Association), the world The leading business travel and meetings trade organizationand by Kevinan industry-leading provider of conference, event and hospitality technology. According to a survey of business travel professionals in North America and Europe, The report shows that while 88% of surveyed travel management companies (TMCs), 74% of suppliers and 59% of travel buyers generally believe their organizations are doing a good job with technology, there is a huge opportunity in actively incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain into their travel programs. Additionally, while travel spending on technology is expected to remain largely flat, the majority of suppliers and TMC professionals say their companies will increase their technology investments in the coming year. However, accommodation suppliers are far less likely to do so than other supplier types. The report highlights the need for all travel industry professionals to better understand and adopt advanced technologies in order to remain…
3 New Event Tech Tools to Make Your Conference More Amazing
Listen to Audio Augmented reality, 3D visualization and artificial intelligence add branding, logistics and meaning to projects Will event technology finally become the meeting professional’s best friend? For those looking to further evolve their marketing, procurement and engagement strategies, three new products could be a strong argument in favor of relying on digital assistants. Beyond QR Codes Event production company Animatic Media this week launched a new product called Intelligent Content that is designed to bring conference content to life. The new technology allows attendees to easily share information, videos and messages to their phones through event signage and products, without the need for QR codes. Read more: Can event technology save the world? “With intelligent content, we aim to redefine how conferences and events engage audiences,” said Scott Frankel, CEO of Animatic Media. “Our platform allows event organizers to seamlessly integrate interactive elements into every aspect of their event, from signage and presentations to trade show booths and even…
3 New Event Tech Tools to Make Your Conference More Amazing
Listen to Audio Augmented reality, 3D visualization and artificial intelligence add branding, logistics and meaning to projects Will event technology finally become the meeting professional’s best friend? For those looking to further evolve their marketing, procurement and engagement strategies, three new products could be a strong argument in favor of relying on digital assistants. Beyond QR Codes Event production company Animatic Media this week launched a new product called Intelligent Content that is designed to bring conference content to life. The new technology allows attendees to easily share information, videos and messages to their phones through event signage and products, without the need for QR codes. Read more: Can event technology save the world? “With intelligent content, we aim to redefine how conferences and events engage audiences,” said Scott Frankel, CEO of Animatic Media. “Our platform allows event organizers to seamlessly integrate interactive elements into every aspect of their event, from signage and presentations to trade show booths and even…
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