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Smart Woman Summit was designed to foster meaningful conversations. From the kick off at a sponsor-speaker salon to Provocateur Circles based on Soundings’ Career Archetypes surveys, participants left knowing themselves, their goals and what they need to do to get there. The post How Smart Woman Summit 2026 Inspired Ac
Planners are looking for ways to create experiences that feel purposeful, memorable and connected to the destination. One of the most meaningful ways to do that is by incorporating local businesses and their offerings into team building and group programming. The post Making Meetings Matter: How Local Businesses Bring
As the meetings and events industry moves into the busy fall conference season, planners are navigating a familiar challenge in a changing environment: attendees expect more meaningful experiences even as budgets remain tight, schedules face greater scrutiny and expectations continue to rise. The post What Event Leader
ASAE Annual 2026 at Indiana Convention Center this week was the largest gathering by almost any measure, with 5,300 registered and 500 volunteers, all taking place on the largest trade show floors. It was also one of the most impactful. The post ASAE Annual Launched Labs and Advocacy/Microcredential Initiatives in Indi
Meeting professionals make industry moves in Sonoma, San Antonio, Dubuque and beyond. The post Smart Moves in Sonoma, San Antonio, Dubuque and More appeared first on Smart Meetings .
New American Express survey data reveals that major events, emerging destinations and smarter travel infrastructure are reshaping client relationship-building Business travel is starting to look different as companies reach beyond […] The post The New Business of Business Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings .
Derrick Johnson, CMP Fellow, carries decades of diverse experience in the meetings world. He now dedicates his talents to event strategy, creative direction and DJing—infusing his industry acumen with creative […] The post CMP Fellow Spotlight: Get to Know Derrick Johnson appeared first on Smart Meetings .
Two event experts share practical strategies for forecasting expenses, negotiating fees and making sure every meeting dollar works harder Editor’s note: This summary of the webinar transcript was created with the […] The post Sharpening the Budget: How to Avoid Hidden Costs at Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Me
Companies are asking incentives to deliver more than a memorable reward Incentive travel may begin with rewarding performance, but companies are increasingly looking for those trips to accomplish more. NUBA, […] The post The New Incentive Travel Equation appeared first on Smart Meetings .
You know the formula. Opening keynote. Breakout sessions. A parade of slide decks. Closing remarks. It's practically a ritual at this point, which is exactly the problem. When every corporate event follows the same script, people know what's coming before it comes. And predictability is the fastest route to a room full
Following the FIFA World Cup 2026 and heading into the 2028 Olympics, Santa Barbara and Anaheim have been and are making a name for themselves in the world of sports. The post Sports Are Fueling These California Cities appeared first on Smart Meetings .
When the event production company Encore Global announced it was investing $100 million in innovations this year, a little context was in order. We asked Chief Product and Digital Officer Darius Vaskelis and Vice President of Product Management Matt Johnsen to explain what the investment means for meeting professionals
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