As attendees become more design-savvy, the bar for creating events that feel curated, modern and set the vibe is higher than ever. Event design and specializing in “live format UX (user experience)” is a growing approach. As a 30 year veteran in corporate events, I have seen trends come and go. Seeing the same rentals, signs and looks at events creates a same-sameness that attendees tire of quickly. We find our clients in the tech and financial spaces demand…
We have more tools than ever to make events smarter, faster and more personalized. AI can help us build agendas, analyze attendee data, create content, recommend connections and streamline almost every part of the planning process. But as our world becomes increasingly digital and AI-enabled, I believe the greatest value of live events is becoming increasingly human. People don’t just want to attend. They want to feel something. They want to participate, contribute, laugh, play, learn, connect and leave…
Good event content has always been valuable for attendees but it seems even more so with virtual events. A new poll by Eventsforce shows 70 per cent of organizers are spending extra time and money producing high-quality sessions and presentations in order to engage more effectively with people online. And this makes sense. The serendipity of networking at in-person events can’t be replicated in a virtual environment, so attendees will naturally focus on the learning aspect. But the benefits don’t…
Experienced meeting professionals know to check the calendar very carefully when choosing event dates. Statutory and religious holidays are simple – we need to just avoid them altogether! Examples of some dates that are completely off limits: Christmas, Easter, Yom Kippur and Passover. One of the religious holidays that causes some confusion among event planners is Ramadan. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide, it falls in May/June and it lasts for about a month. The timing is different every year.…
Event Operations, Meeting Community, Special Events, Special Events & Conferences
Q&A with Anthony Vade, Experience Architect at FMAV Events have always been about creating experiences. That, and ensuring attendees walk away with the brand messages and key takeaways intended by the event’s planners and stakeholders. This is a worthy goal on paper, but how does one do that effectively, and how can technology help create that lasting impression? Here to discuss the role technology plays in helping event professionals design better experiences is FMAV’s Anthony Vade. How can technological solutions be used…
