Use of digital technology at in-person meetings and events transforms the attendee experience from passive to engaged. According to Bizzabo, 83% of event creators use an event app. The bottom line is that the attendee experience can define the success of an event which leads to better event outcomes. Interactivity Increases Event Enjoyment Attendees are ...
The first half of 2023 has been a busy time in the financial sector, with rising interest rates, bank failures, and regulatory pressures leading to an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Following all this uncertainty, investors are now willing to talk again, and fundraising seems to have regained momentum. Private equity and asset management firms have plenty ...
As many of us welcomed England’s premier Wimbledon tennis tournament to our TV screens around the globe on Monday, 11,500 eager tennis fans queued for hours in London to get their hands on available day tickets. Queuing for hours in the London summer for sporting events is a known custom. Along with those Wimbledon spectators, ...
An annual general meeting (AGM) is the most important event on a company’s calendar as it’s an opportunity to communicate as well as gather insights from key investors. But you only have a limited time to convey lots of key information. How can you make the most of this precious time with investors to ensure ...
Live events have taken on unexpected and surprising forms over the past several years. From the introduction of new technologies to the rapid transition to hybrid and virtual events in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, planners have had to adapt their events to a rapidly changing marketplace. Last year saw the gradual return of in-person ...
Humans are social by nature. We are inherently driven to connect and create moments of belonging. This is where in-person events shine — they satisfy this innate human need while fostering a sense of community. By bringing participants together, you enable engagement on various levels, whether through direct communication, nonverbal cues or even physical touch, ...
The return of in-person meetings and events has been exciting to experience. Industry trends have shifted rapidly over the past year which has kept event professionals on their toes. Our Winter 2022 Planner Pulse Report indicates that 70 percent of planners are currently booking or sourcing new events. The industry is getting back on its ...
Businesses across industries are putting more resources toward Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). As of 2022, every Fortune 100 company has launched a major diversity initiative. But make no mistake, the need to effectively communicate DE&I strategy extends to companies both big and small. “One of the benefits of having a diverse, equitable and inclusive ...
Are you responsible for creating valuable brand experiences for your clients? Are you thinking about how to make your next product launch or high-profile corporate event highly engaging, polished, and impressive? As the global community emerges from the pandemic with a desire to re-connect, meetings and events now face higher expectations. According to our latest ...
Just as kids prepare to go back to school, event planners are busy planning for the season ahead. It’s an exciting time with great expectations and anticipation for what’s to come… Post pandemic the appetite for in-person events is strong, as more meeting professionals are actively booking or sourcing new events than any time since ...
