Fast Forward: What Planners Need to Know About the Future of Event Technology

  Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 2In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert

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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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5 Event Technology Predictions That Could Change the Industry Forever

 Will Curran is a tech expert who has seen the rollout, adoption and impact of major meetings technology as it has accelerated at a rapid clip

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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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An Online Event Act That Aims to Deceive

Wow…what a response from the May 4 “

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4 Trends Shaping the Future of Wellness in the Meetings and Events Industry

Discussions around wellness in the meetings and events industry

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6 Fun Anaheim Offsite Event Options

Boasting the largest convention center on the West Coast in the 1.8 million-square-foot Anaheim Convention Center, which is right next to the “

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The Z: In-Person Events Can Overcome Talent Acquisition Challenges and Generational Biases

Early in the morning on a Wednesday in October, while more than 17,000 meetings industry professionals swarmed the IMEX America tradeshow floor at

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The Z: In-Person Events Can Overcome Talent Acquisition Challenges and Generational Biases

How to Remain Relevant as the Stakes for Hybrid Meetings Rise

Without the right expertise, hybrid events can look like a two-ring circus.  But when they work, they can feel like a dazzling, seamless show

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The Winter Olympics Prove In-Person Events Are Essential

The revival of the Olympic Games is complete, and it’s a rousing victory for in-person events in general.After the dazzling spectacle of the 2024

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Bishop-McCann Ups Incentives Effort Via MTI Events Acquisition

Global meetings, events and incentives company Bishop-McCann is bolstering

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6 Ways Toronto Went 100% All-In on Business Events

Toronto is a place where creativity and innovative ideas thrive, so it should come as no surprise that it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to

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Philadelphia: The Stage for Historic Meetings & Events in 2026

 Philadelphia is gearing up for a truly unforgettable year in 2026—one that will place the city at the center of global attention. From

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How VR, AR and 360 Video Drive Meeting Attendance

Looking for a cutting-edge technique to attract attendees to your event or property? Meeting professionals across the U.S. are going virtual—

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Internal Meetings, AI to Drive Meetings and Events Industry Growth in 2024

According to the 13th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast report from American Express Global Business Travel, internal meetings and new

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3 Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2020

As we launch into a new decade, the meetings industry is on the cusp of transformative technology that will impact how business is conducted and how

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8 Tech Tips for Creating an Immersive Corporate Event

Whether it’s an intimate stakeholder meeting or a large-scale global production, planning a successful corporate event requires plenty of preparation

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Options for Meeting and Event Attendees Who Need Onsite Childcare

Having to take care of children does not always mean a mom or dad can’t attend that crucial meeting or event, as companies that specialize in onsite

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4 Ways Phoenix Excels at Hosting Mega Events

Phoenix is an events powerhouse in every sense of the word. Recent mega events the city has hosted include the 2023 Super Bowl, 2024 NCAA Men’s

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No Hidden Agenda: How Are You Celebrating GMID 2024?

 Global Meetings Industry Day is one week away! Whether you're celebrating in-person or virtually, there will be events throughout the world

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