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Networking – some professionals love it, others less so, but it’s vital for making connections in any business sector. And as networking events become ever-more inventive and technologically advanced, it might even be possible to convince the haters to change their minds.
There’s been a huge amount of focus on L&D over the past year, but which trends will stick? From more inclusive education to VR-assisted courses, we look at the latest advances.
Everything you need to know about running a successful open-air event for your members (and why it makes sense).
Tune in to this podcast to hear all about the opportunities that event software gives the Higher Education sector and which events are running virtually in this industry.
Planners can do their bit to make events better for the environment with a searching RFP. Here’s how to find out if potential partners are simply greenwashing – or genuinely committed to change.
Necessity may have pushed charity events online over the past year – but mixing virtual and in-person fundraising might be the future for the third sector.
In this article we explore what you can do before, during and after a learning event to keep it engaging and memorable.
Learn how to create a future ready event strategy that can handle the unforeseen ups and downs of 2021 in this series of webinars, hosted by Cvent.
The traditional event planner’s role is shifting. The technology is becoming more and more varied and specialised, with increasing pressure on the planners to adapt and develop new skills in the world of hybrid and virtual events.
In early 2020 most events became virtual, but the hybrid event – welcoming in-person and virtual attendees to the same event – is the next big shift.
An informal survey during Global Meeting Industry Day last April revealed that 62% of event planners plan to organise hybrid events going forward.
There’s nothing like meeting in person – this year we’ve all missed that social connection and its opportunities for networking and sparking ideas. Virtual and hybrid events will be around for a while yet, but event planners are now looking ahead to a post-COVID era and thinking about which venues will create the most inspiring in-person events.
You can’t keep a good events planner down – although 2020 has tried its very best. The pandemic has certainly presented obstacles for the industry, but at Cvent Connect Europe experts looked forward to a different kind of events environment in 2021 and beyond.
As the global pandemic evolves, we understand how difficult it must be for you to adapt to the changing landscape. Here are six instant tips on keeping things going…
Most organisation’s current event programmes bear little resemblance to those at the start of 2020: everything's gone virtual. In this eBook, we explore two aspects of virtual event planning: strategy and execution…
While we all still believe in the power of meeting people face-to-face, it is unlikely that events will immediately transition from virtual to in-person overnight. When done correctly, a hybrid event can broaden your audience and exposure, offer an international perspective, and provide a richer experience.
Budget season is just around the corner, and having the right type of data on MICE business helps you plan and take more informed decisions for your business in Q4 and beyond.
A few simple strategies can ensure your virtual events work brilliantly – and become part of your marketing stack forever
The good and the great from C&IT's top 50 UK event agencies got together to debate how to best approach the event industry's current challenges.
From sourcing the most engaging speakers to developing keynote and breakout material, great content is one of the most invaluable nuggets you can offer during in-person events. So, when the opportunity to host virtual events arrives, how do you quickly pivot and devise a strategy that unlocks the power of your offline content… online?
In this eBook, learn how to adapt your in-person content for virtual events and curate content that will engage online audiences.
The value of face-to-face interaction will never go away, but there are times when going virtual is a necessary part of your event program. But how do you turn a multi-day conference, filled with networking opportunities, educational sessions, and the attendee insights they generate into a virtual one? And once you do, how do you ensure attendees are engaged throughout the event? Here's a handy guide with everything you need to know.
The meetings and event industry is no stranger to crisis. Natural disasters, political unrest, health scares, or an unimaginable act can happen at any time, anywhere in the world. Planners must be prepared to pivot and act quickly. You’ve likely dealt with one-off event disruptions for years, and hopefully have a crisis management plan in place to address those situations. In this eBook, we’ll explore three different stages of crisis management: adapt, evolve and accelerate.
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