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Is Your Event Wi-Fi Ready for AI?
AI is quickly becoming an active tool in event programming, whether it is live translation and captioning to tools demonstrated on stage. AI tools often require connections to cloud platforms and workplace systems, placing different demands on venue networks than traditional email or web browsing.…
Smart Moves in Seattle, Miami Beach, Fort Worth and More
Meeting professionals make industry moves in Seattle, Miami Beach, Fort Worth and more. The post Smart Moves in Seattle, Miami Beach, Fort Worth and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.
The Insider Guide to Architecting Bespoke Global Incentives
According to Cassie Quartermaine, head of live at Nteractive, about 900 guests is the limit for a major event. Events lose their quality as they get larger than that number. Modern large-scale events require executing complex incentive programs concurrently across worldwide locations or multi-wave…
Meet in Ireland
The Lake George Area in New York's Adirondacks is meant for more than just meetings. Luxury, unique venues and spaces, and more await. The post Meet in Ireland appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Meet in Ireland
The Lake George Area in New York's Adirondacks is meant for more than just meetings. Luxury, unique venues and spaces, and more await. The post Meet in Ireland appeared first on Smart Meetings.
How a 0-0 FIFA World Cup Match Scored Points for Unity
The energy at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (rebranded San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the duration of the six matches that would be played in the 75,000-seat capacity venue) was electric on June 25th. A sea of yellow “Socceroos” rooting for Australia and red and white striped Paraguay fans…
Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy
I’m freshly home from the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy, and I’m still processing three days that felt equal parts Amazing Race, luxury site inspection and cultural immersion. Celebrating its 20th […] The post Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy appeared first on Smart…
Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy
I’m freshly home from the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy, and I’m still processing three days that felt equal parts Amazing Race, luxury site inspection and cultural immersion. Celebrating its 20th […] The post Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy appeared first on Smart…
Case Study: Space Tech Expo USA in Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center welcomed Space Tech Expo USA for the first time, bringing more than 350 exhibitors together in the global space supply chain. Harriet Millar, exhibition manager for Space Tech Expo USA, says the city stood out as an ideal choice. The post Case Study: Space Tech Expo USA in…
How to Organize End-to-End Inclusive Events
Go beyond the basics to create affirming experiences for LGBTQ+ attendeesCreating experiences that ensure LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe and welcome is more than just a gesture of goodwill or a […] The post How to Organize End-to-End Inclusive Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Why Your Dietary Planning May Be Falling Short—and How to Fix It
Many planners assume that offering standard dietary options is enough. But a truly effective approach requires going far beyond the basics. When religious practices, cultural norms and severe allergies are overlooked, attendees can feel unintentionally excluded from a core part of your event…
New and Renovated: Enhancing Business Travel
These new and renovated four properties showcase how thoughtful design and strategic improvements are creating more flexible, engaging environments for meetings, events and memorable guest experiences. The post New and Renovated: Enhancing Business Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings.
How to Keep Your Contract Data Secure While Using AI
Event planners and venue sourcing professionals may be unaware of the risk of uploading Personally Identifiable Information to AI platforms. It's such an amazingly efficient tool to flag issues in the contract before negotiations with the hotel that its use has quickly become essential. The post…
The Monday Morning Test: How Meeting Planners Can Make Inspiration Last
As someone who speaks on employee engagement and workplace culture, I hear this from meeting planners regularly: "How do we make the energy last?" The good news is that a few intentional design choices, built directly into your event experience, can dramatically extend the shelf life of what…
Medical Meetings Made Easy (Not!)
Medical meetings have always had high guardrails and strict rules. Compliance standards, not creativity hold sway, and always will. Yet, even as today’s medical meetings have never been more difficult […] The post Medical Meetings Made Easy (Not!) appeared first on Smart Meetings.
FIFA World Cup 2026: New Jersey/New York City
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium is hosting the final match on July 19. While the event is taking place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, its placement near the New Jersey-New York border has led FIFA to name the venue “New York New Jersey Stadium” during the matches. The post FIFA World Cup 2026: New…
Delegate & Elevate: Why People Don’t Always Do What You Ask and What to Do About It
Why does holding people accountable feel so uncomfortable?It’s a question I hear often from event planners. You are high performing, detail oriented, and used to making things happen under pressure. […] The post Delegate & Elevate: Why People Don’t Always Do What You Ask and What to Do About It…
MPI WEC San Antonio Delivered Education and Connection
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) World Education Congress (WEC) welcomed nearly 1,800 meeting and event professionals to Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio for three days of education, immersion in Texas culture and a focus on the power of human connections. The post MPI…
How Sports Programs Boost Attendee Engagement
Sports may bring your attendees to the event, but personalization and engaging experiences will keep them coming for years to come. Meetings and events are built around hospitality, designed to foster networking and relationships. The post How Sports Programs Boost Attendee Engagement appeared…
San Antonio’s New Arciniega District Offers Walkable Hospitality
Smart Meetings chatted with Lauren Garze, dual senior marketing manager for Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection and Kimpton Santo San Antonio, about what the reopening means for meeting planners, groups and destination-focused programming in San Antonio. The post San Antonio’s New…