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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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Planners Tackle Plane Travel for the Sake of Greener Events

The masses of attendees boarding flights and using cars is a big reason why events have such a negative environmental impact. Transportation needs to be a central focus for planners looking for greener events.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Planners Tackle Plane Travel for the Sake of Greener Events

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Making Events Green Starts First With Transportation

Getting rid of plastic straws is nice, but the biggest positive impact will come from cutting back on plane trips and the use of gas-powered cars. At first, these changes may seem overly inconvenient, but that feeling will lessen once attendee expectations start to shift.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Making Events Green Starts First With Transportation

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Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

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Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

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Data on Event Attendees Is Scattered. Here’s How to Fix It

Event tech companies have to deal with the reality that events are very personal, often making it hard to gather and analyze data on attendees. An all-in-one software platform might help.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Data on Event Attendees Is Scattered. Here’s How to Fix It

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Events Are Personal. Tech Is Not. How the Two Are Reconciling

Events are held for a reason: Companies know that face-to-face interactions and in-person experiences are vital for business. The only problem is that those things are notoriously hard to measure.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Events Are Personal. Tech Is Not. How the Two Are Reconciling

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Navigating Event Risks Gets Even More Complicated for Planners

Identifying the risks is only the first step. Coming up with a plan that keeps attendees safe while respecting their privacy is much harder.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Navigating Event Risks Gets Even More Complicated for Planners

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Event Planners Struggle to Balance Tight Security With a Welcoming Environment

Preparing for risks can be overwhelming — but it shouldn't feel that way for an attendee.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Event Planners Struggle to Balance Tight Security With a Welcoming Environment

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The Events Industry Is Heading Toward a Digital Turning Point

A widespread tech upgrade is just what the industry needs, and it might be right around the corner.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

The Events Industry Is Heading Toward a Digital Turning Point

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Events Sector Feels Poised for Tech Explosion

The future looks good for meetings and events. That was the vibe coming out of IMEX America in Las Vegas last week, even as some planners worry about trade tensions and a looming economic downturn.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Events Sector Feels Poised for Tech Explosion