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THE 5 STAGES OF ATTENDING OUR EXPO UNPLANNED... 1. Joining the long line at registration, kicking yourself for not pre-registering 2. Realizing you should have checked the exhibitor list beforehand and you're now lost in a sea of 450+ booths 3. Spotting an interesting conference session just as it ends, succumbing to a major case of FOMO 4. Missing out on the networking receptions you didn't know about 5. Panicking as you vow never to attend an event unplanned again We highly recommend pre-registering and planning your visit early to ensure you have enough time to soak up everything a free pass has to offer. SEE WHAT'S ON: https://ow.ly/4NK850QNpYh REGISTER FOR FREE: https://ow.ly/7nPO50QNpYi #FoamExpo #WhatsOn

The wait is over! We're proud to announce that 27Names members Ander Bilbao Sörensen of beon. Worldwide and Michał Kaleta of endorfina events are on the Eventex Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2023 list! Not only that, they've also been awarded 50 Most Influential Event Professionals, and 50 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in Europe lists- WOW! From Eventex: "These exceptional individuals have reshaped the industry with their boundless creativity, visionary thinking, and innovative spirit. The Most Influential People in the Events Industry index recognizes exceptional individuals from around the globe who have made an impact with their creativity, vision, and capacity for innovation. The list is decided entirely by the public who first get to nominate and then vote on who they believe has influenced the industry the most." Some statistics: -21,787 votes cast by the events community -Industry profs from 56 countries -The US is leading with 31 remarkable individuals, followed by the UK and Poland with 11 each Check out the voting results here: https://hubs.la/Q0288Gxt0 and join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements! #Eventprofs #InfluentialPeople #EventsIndustryLeaders #27names #eventex #eventindustrynews #bestofthebest #livecommunication

IMEX unveiled the evolving role of technology in events, shedding light on the industry's dynamic transformation. ✨ Tamar Beck, an events pro, spills the tea on the challenges marketers face in engaging speakers, exhibitors, and attendees. The golden nugget? Speakers hit their peak promo power around 2 weeks before showtime. 🚀 Do you have any tips for event strategy? Let us know in the comments! #IMEX #Events #eventtech #transformation #engagement #strategy

Have you used https://lu.ma/ for ticketed events or invites? I'm curious to hear your impressions and how it compares to other platforms like Meetup or Eventbrite. Let's discuss in the comments! #eventplanning #ticketedevents #eventinvites

Did you know only 22% of new members that joined EO in 2022 have used their event vouchers in the last two years? Depending on the date you joined, you could be saving up to $1000 on registration fees for a select number of global, regional and MyEO events! 🌟 Members who joined from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2024 are eligible for a $750 event voucher that can be redeemed within 24 months of their official join date 🌟 Members who joined from July 1, 2024 are eligible for a $1000 event voucher that can be used within 24 months of their official join date To redeem your voucher, select the “I want to redeem my global event voucher” option when registering for an event - it will automatically apply to your event fees! #EOConnecticut #EOGlobal #EOEvent

Choosing the Ideal Event Venue: Expert Insights from this Conversation with an Event Planner and a Tech Fest Organizer 💬 Gain valuable tips and considerations for your next corporate event as these experts discuss how venue selection impacts the event's success. Swipe to uncover the wisdom! #Kirgawa #eventplannerstalk #EventPlanning #VenueSelection #eventplanningtips

Defining the Future of Corporate Festivities! Discover Game Changing ideas & Expert Advice to Elevate your Events. Click the Link in our Bio to Learn more & Revolutionize your Next Gathering. #EMC #EMCEvents #eventplanning #corporateevents #eventideas #eventprofs #eventindustry #eventmanagement #eventtech #eventinspiration #eventmarketing #eventgoals #corporateculture #futureofevents #EMCEvents #eventsthatwow #eventtrends #eventinnovation #eventdesign #eventdecor #eventproduction #eventbranding

I was quite looking forward to the CX Day event on tomorrow, October 3rd, organised by CXPA Ireland. It's great to see in person events returning and get the chance to meet up with people in the same field of interest. I had registered over a month ago without any problem. And I received an email today asking me to pre register to attend the location. Except I was contacted shortly after that to be told that the company hosting the event didn't want me attending and so I was no longer welcome. I've no idea if I'm only person uninvited on this occasion or if there are others let down at the last minute. Nor is it clear if this is common practice with other people having been excluded from previous events. One wonders do guest speakers get a final on who attends? Have previous hosts demanded approval of the attendees? Who knows. If a corporate entity is organising an event to promote themselves and their products then they having control over who attends is quite reasonable. However if the event is supposedly a community event with the host company merely appearing to be lending their facilities as part contributing to the community then it seems unnecessarily petty to single out some specific individuals for exclusion. Very poor form to not flag at the outset that attendance wasn't open to all and to leave it to the last minute to uninvite someone. If it's a corporate promotional event then be open and honest about it. And if you'll exclude people once at someone else's demand then you'll likely do it again. And that's not a community. #cxpa #cxpaireland

Do you love your event sponsors enough at virtual events? Its a lot harder to get attendees to visit exhibition space or trade show area than at an in-person event. Only making time for attendees to visit it during break times won’t work. If they’ve been online all morning at your virtual event and you give them a break, they want to go to the loo, grab a coffee, chat with their spouse or check their emails, not faff around longer on your platform. That makes for cross sponsors who aren’t getting their money’s worth from the online stall they’re paying you for. You must build proper time into the schedule for attendees to visit these exhibition spaces properly, give them prizes to win and things to gain from it, and make it an exciting place to visit. #eventsponsor #events #virtualevents

Already one week since #bapco2024 and full steam ahead towards IWCE and TCCA - Critical Communications World. So good to see how #criticalcommunications industry is progressing with broadband adoption.