- This is not the moment for digital transformation. It's the moment for a few quick wins with AI. Here are AI tools for some “quick wins,” organized by the job, not the tool, with a few options worth a look for each. The post Beyond the Prompt: 8 Quick Wins With AI for Event Planners […]
- Executive leaders are navigating one of the most transformative periods our industry has experienced in decades. Organizations are under greater pressure to demonstrate ROI, investment decisions face increased scrutiny, and mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the competitive landscape. Today, the businesses that can predict change are far better positioned to lead through it. The […]
- Houston hosted seven World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium, including one Round of 32 between Brazil and Japan on June 29 and one Round of 16 match between Canada […] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Top event professionals gathered at Salamander DC last week for Smart Meetings Leadership Experience for an exercise in collective self-reflection that left everyone poised to contribute at a higher leverage at home and work. While the formula has always been to throw planners and suppliers in a luxury resort for three days, treat them with […]
- Strategic live entertainment isn't a line item to trim from corporate events. It's one of the highest-return investments a meeting planner can make. Here's why—and how to make the case internally. The post Live Entertainment and Why It’s the Most Undervalued Investment in Corporate Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has released a guide for events teams who want better structure in their planning process. Anya Catherine has been with BCD M&E for more than four years, contributing across multiple teams and roles. The post A Beginners Guide to Meetings Management appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- 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. To explore this more, Smart Meetings spoke with Alex Wedesky, […]
- 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.
- 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 formats. There are several ways a planner can pull off a […]
- 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.
