Articles tagged “events”

How has Australia experienced and adapted to the pandemic from an event industry perspective? In our second global snapshot, we discuss all relevant regulations currently in place and provide a brief overview of the state of the local event industry.

Vaccination programs have played a major role in the return to in-person events, but they’ve also brought extra logistical challenges: Many planners now have to verify the vaccine status of attendees. Fortunately, some event tech providers now offer solutions.

Marketing to conscious travelers, for all of its societal benefits, may lead to potentially lucrative results, as well. Win-win?

With the stresses caused by the ongoing pandemic, there’s a growing drive to make wellness a priority. Experts explain how to incorporate wellness activities into events and keep attendees energized, whether remote or in the room. 

What will change for the event industry in the post-pandemic world? What roles will destinations play in the shift? Take a short survey and share your insights with us. All respondents get a complementary Skift Research report and get a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

EventMB’s latest survey found that almost two-thirds of event planners are still struggling to develop their hybrid event strategies. Many now suggest that the winning formula is to host the in-person and virtual experiences at different times.

The discovery of a new Covid variant has sparked panic across the globe and left many event professionals dealing with mass cancellations. While it’s still early days, it’s crucial to unpack Omicron’s impact on our industry and understand how we can move forward. 

Hybrid events come with many challenges. Keeping two different audiences engaged is the primary concern, but other priorities include repurposing content, managing time and catering to new attendee needs. Three event designers share their strategies for survival.

The final part of our four-part series of recordings from the Event Innovation Lab™ at IMEX America focuses on the challenges around monetization of virtual and hybrid events. Get a fresh and somewhat contrarian take on how to generate revenue from online event experiences. 

IBC, the International Broadcasting Convention, recently made headlines when it canceled the in-person component of its event just over a week in advance of the planned gathering. Could they have been more transparent about their plans?