Event Industry News Roundup
Mental Health: Discussing wellbeing and support for Event Profs
Clarion Events’ head of sector marketing operations, Tom Fisher, worked for the prison service and the Met Police before stepping across the tracks to events-world, giving him a telling take on people and their wellbeing.
Fisher’s altruism, fostered by his own experience living with bi-polar disorder, has seen him offering support via LinkedIn and helping his own situation at the same time.
Focused on mental health, this episode sees Tom discussing triggers – social media and deep fakes among them – the next generation’s better work/life/empathy balance, pride versus taking time off, incidentals and longer-term conditions.
Event Tech Live Las Vegas Announces Media Partnerships to Elevate Event Tech Showcase
Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas is proud to announce strategic partnerships with some of the most prominent media giants in the U.S. event industry. These partnerships signify a significant milestone for the event, underscoring its importance as a leading platform for showcasing the latest innovations in event technology.
Scheduled to take place on May 1st and 2nd at The Expo at World Market Centre in the heart of Downtown Vegas, ETL Las Vegas has garnered support from influential media outlets, including Bizbash, TSNN, Exhibit City News, Canadian Special Events Magazine, and Northstar Meetings Group.
Bizzabo named a Leader in 2024 Gartner? Magic Quadrant? for Event Technology Platforms
Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (OS), today announced it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner? Magic Quadrant? for Event Technology Platforms.
In the ?rst-ever Magic Quadrant for event technology platforms, Gartner conducted a detailed evaluation of Bizzabo and 12 other vendors against speci?c criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. This evaluation included a comprehensive survey, executive brie?ng, demo video, con?dential customer interviews, and Gartner Peer Insights reviews.
Experience Pigeonhole Live in Las Vegas
Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL) are thrilled to announce a partnership with Pigeonhole Live, a leading provider of interactive event technology solutions. This collaboration is set to bring cutting-edge engagement tools to the forefront of the event industry, enhancing attendee experiences like never before.
Joon Yeng HEW, Co-Founder at PigeonHole Live, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We’re thrilled to be back at Event Tech Live, showcasing our latest tech that turns audiences from passive listeners into active participants. At Event Sustainability Live, we’re excited to explore the intersection of technology and sustainability, driving inclusive discussions on greener events. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas, these events promise to be as bright and electrifying as the city itself, and we can’t wait to be a part of it!”
Tomorrow’s Talent 2024: Winners announced
领英推荐
The Meetings Show?has unveiled the 10 winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2024, the initiative championing emerging talent within the meetings and events industry.
Now in its sixth year, Tomorrow’s Talent shines a spotlight on rising stars within the industry and provides them with unbeatable opportunities to progress further in their careers.
Red Bull Technology sees huge growth in its corporate events business as it continues to evolve its offering
As Oracle Red Bull Racing embarks on its 20th season in Formula One as reigning Constructors’ Champions following a dominant year, it also has much to celebrate within its event business at the Red Bull Technology Campus. The Team has enjoyed enormous growth in its Milton Keynes-based home and corporate events venue, MK-7, with 2023 seeing a 40% year-on-year increase on venue hire and 46% for factory tours.
2024 looks set to build on those figures, with a 52% increase in revenue for confirmed events in Q1, in contrast to January – March 2022.
Evolution Dome becomes a FFAIR Recommended Supplier
Evolution Dome, manufacturer and supplier of inflatable temporary structures, has announced today that it has become a FFAIR Recommended Supplier, meaning exhibitors can now order its range of indoor structures and products for events that use FFAIR’s award-winning exhibitor management platform.?
Ashley Austin, director of Evolution Dome, explained, “Becoming a FFAIR Recommended Supplier confirms our commitment to being recognised as a supplier of the very best inflatable structures in the events industry. Our products are widely used in conference and exhibition spaces where organisers need theatres, breakout spaces, or to subdivide exhibition spaces. As a recommended supplier, our products will be seamlessly integrated into FFAIR’s marketplace, making it effortless for exhibitors to find, select and order items from us according to their exact exhibition stand needs.”
Meet & Potato, CEO, Jon Kelly is appointed to the Meetings Industry Association (mia) board
Creative events agency Meet & Potato today announced their CEO?Jon Kelly?has been appointed to the Meetings Industry Association (mia) board. The appointment follows Jon’s many successful years at the frontline of the events industry where he oversees strategic plans, designs and production of events for well known brands.
The mia is the principal association supporting and growing the business meeting and events industry. The mia is also the keeper of the AIM secure, the UK’s only recognised quality standard for the sector.
Unveiling Kempton Park: Your Premier Outdoor Events Destination of 2024
Corporate event management agency and team building experts, Eventurous, celebrate a record-breaking year in 2023, following the growth of their team, a brand refresh and four industry awards. Now the growing event agency starts 2024 with more excitement ahead, as they launch their brand-new website.
The new Eventurous website launched late February and it aims to provide corporate clients and hospitality partners with an authentic and quality platform that makes the event planning process as easy as possible. The brand has also undergone a refresh, with the aim of modernising, simplifying and humanising.