Meeting planners used to employ a one-size-fits-all approach when communicating and engaging attendees. As audiences have evolved, planners must now use a variety of communication and marketing techniques to successfully engage all generations of attendees at their conferences and events.
Tips and Resources
We asked meeting and event planners to share their thoughts on the best new trends, and the worst trends of the year. They share excellent thoughts on the ever-evolving tools, styles and activities planners employ.
Conferences should be more than just opening sessions and concurrent workshops, exhibit booths, and networking events. Conferences should play a role in the professional development of your attendees. Planners who succeed in delivering these opportunities at their conferences will see increased attendee satisfaction and long-term increases in attendance numbers. Today...
Interviews with Planners
My ability to approach a hiccup with urgency and humor is what makes me successful. I am able to think very quickly on my feet, and I stay on task.
Technology will increasingly take over events, from live streaming, interactive stations and more, tech is going to play a huge role in not only how people experience events but also how people plan them. It will be imperative for event planners to stay ahead of the curve and learn to...
I never take it for granted that I have the best job on the planet. I never forget the economic impact we have on the cities we bring meetings to, or how much our industry contributes to the Gross Domestic Product. I never forget how our skill set has the...
Event TALK
On this episode of event TALK we are speaking with Donn LeVie Jr. on how meeting and event planners can implement professional development programs at conferences to increase value.
On this episode of event TALK we are speaking with Brad Gudim or MagicBrad about event marketing strategy, and how you can leverage a live event as one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to market a product, service or cause.
Trend Expert Daniel Levine shares the top trends meeting and event planners need to know to produce successful and engaging experiences.
Destinations and Venues
With more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space, 1,000 guest rooms, and a recently finished renovation, this resort offers a sophisticated oceanfront destination suited for large conferences and events.
Event and meeting planners continuously seek out new experiences, destinations and venues. This stunning historic building in the heart of South Beach, Florida gives planners the latitude to think outside of the box and create truly stunning experiences.
Planning a conference in an overseas destination can be challenging, especially when the local culture is significantly different than what you are accustomed to.
News
As part of our ongoing efforts to make onsite conference management more efficient, secure and cost-effective, Eventinterface has partnered with Houston-based Zenus to integrate facial recognition technology at event check in.
The Eventinterface Blog, featuring resources and top tips for planners has been listed in the top 20 blogs for meeting and event planners worldwide by Feedspot.
New organization aims to overcome the frustration felt by meeting planners attending large planner and supplier conferences by offering more intimate and focused showcases.
