Meeting planners are facing shorter lead times while also working to meet higher expectations on almost every front. Here are the strategies and tools that will help you source venues as efficiently as possible — without ever missing a beat.
Hubilo Acquires Badging Specialist Fielddrive
On paper, this deal makes perfect sense. Hubilo is keen to move beyond virtual events and build a strong offering for in-person events. Fielddrive brings innovative badging and on-site solutions. Now the challenge is gaining market share.
AI Translation Platform Adds Natural Sounding Voices
AI-powered translation company Wordly announced an impressive set of new features. It is also partnering with MPI, the largest meetings industry association, and scaling up its infrastructure and operations to meet growing demand.
Web Summit CEO Explains Why His Event Is Breaking Norms This Year in Lisbon
Web Summit 2022 opens today in Lisbon, Portugal and its CEO Paddy Cosgrave predicts there will be 100,000 people participating in it and related events. With many conferences still struggling to reach 2019 numbers, Web Summit is bucking the trend.
Touchless Activations at Tradeshows Here to Stay
Covid pushed society a decade ahead in terms of digitization, and many technologies are here to stay in the events and trade show industries, said Corbin Ball, a meetings technology expert, and owner of Corbin Ball & Co. However, even now that in-person events are back, health and safety remain a focus, with touchless technology taking […]