Huddle helps you stay informed on all the latest news in the Event Industry from venues to technology, sustainability to social impact. We have got you covered! July 2021 is an exciting month for the meetings and events world as many venues reopen and companies around the world begin to host events with an in-person element for the first time since the pandemic started. Read on for some of the top stories for the month.
Foo Fighters return to the Garden
Madison Square Garden is back! The iconic New York venue reopened in June for their first time since March of 2020. American Rock supergroup Foo Fighters were the first to take the stage on Sunday June 20th with many more acts to follow.
More than half of all event planners say they need help managing data
A study from Eventsforce has found that half of all event planners surveyed say all the new data being collected with virtual events and enhanced event tech for in-person or hybrid events is putting pressure on their information management systems. The importance of data in the event space is underscored by the fact that 82% of those surveyed think solving this data management problem will be critical to successful events in the future. This industry-wide challenge is shining a new spotlight on strategic meetings management as an effective framework for managing and understanding data.
Event Tech Live returning to London in November
Leading technology expo Event Tech Live (ETL) is coming back for 2021, with a five day hybrid show taking place November 1-5. One of many big names returning to live events, ETL will take place at The Old Truman Brewery under headline sponsor Eventscase.
New International Meetings Statistics Report sheds light on pandemic response
Fresh data from the Union of International Organizations 62nd annual Meetings Statistic Report has been released, giving planners and companies a better idea of how the sector was structured in 2019 and how it responded during 2020. Some highlights include meeting numbers by city and country, analysis of market share, trends in participant numbers and a five-year assessment of future top markets.
Cvent Connect goes live in Vegas
Event tech giant Cvent is hosting their annual Cvent CONNECT event in hybrid format August 1-4. Live attendees will gather at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and virtual attendance will be via the Cvent Attendee Hub.
Sponsors eye opportunities as in-person events return
After surveying more than 200 representatives of sponsors in the pharmaceutical and biopharma industry, AIM Group is reporting that most are eager for a return of the opportunities live and in-person events present.
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