What a terrible video conference call would look like IRL

What a terrible video conference call would look like IRL

When was the last time you had a successful, glitch-free video conference call? Oh, never? The chances are indeed high.

Event Industry Hit Hard by Terrorist Attacks in Paris

Event Industry Hit Hard by Terrorist Attacks in Paris

Disbelief. Horror. Outrage. In our editing office too, we cannot find the words to describe the terrorist attacks in Paris. It's news that hits the event industry hard.

Uber Tests Prepaid Service for Events

Uber Tests Prepaid Service for Events

Will Uber soon replace the shuttle driving from and to your event? Who knows… At the moment, a test case is running in New York which is focused on events.

Apple is looking for an employee 'live events'

Apple is looking for an employee 'live events'

Apple is looking for an employee who will be responsible for 'live projects' and 'original content' for Apple Music, iTunes and the App Store. Apple has published the vacancy on its website.

New eBook: the Event App Blue Book for Mobile Apps

New eBook: the Event App Blue Book for Mobile Apps

etouches released the event app blue book, a free eBook that offers tips and tricks for implementing mobile in your event strategy.

Crowd Mics Wins Event Technology of the Year 2015

Crowd Mics Wins Event Technology of the Year 2015

Crowd Mics, an innovative platform to turn smartphones into event microphones, won the inaugural Event Technology of the Year. The award was presented at the Palazzo in Las Vegas.

What's new? Biggest #EP update ever!

What's new? Biggest #EP update ever!

For over 6 months we've worked in our development lab on a very important update of the eventplanner platform. We are very excited to finally show you our new software!

Stage Crashes Down in China: 1 Dead, 13 Injured

Stage Crashes Down in China: 1 Dead, 13 Injured

In the Chinese city of Nanning, stage-builders were buried by a crashing stage. One person was killed. Thirteen others were injured.

Event in Singapore? Co-locate it with Local Events & Festivals to Create an Unforgettable Experience

Event in Singapore? Co-locate it with Local Events & Festivals to Create an Unforgettable Experience

Singapore is the ideal destination for your event for several reasons. In addition, you can also find a large number of events and festivals to combine with your own business event to give your attendees an experience to call their own.

A Weed Bar at Your Event?

A Weed Bar at Your Event?

A couple from Oregon took 'being with your head in the clouds on your wedding day' a bit serious. They decided to give their unforgettable day just that little something extra.

UK event industry estimated at a net worth of 58,8 billion

UK event industry estimated at a net worth of 58,8 billion

The revenue of the British event industry is estimated at no less than 58.8 billion euro (£ 42,3 billion). Especially the increase in business attendees at congresses, but also music festivals and the Rugby World Cup boost the figures.

Follow the Crowd: Crowdsourcing Your Event

Follow the Crowd: Crowdsourcing Your Event

The reason that we, as event organizers, plan events is to make our attendees happy. We want to make sure that we are meeting their needs. One tactic that event planners have been starting to utilize is crowdsourcing.

Eventchamp competition at Future of Events 2016

Eventchamp competition at Future of Events 2016

Can you present the value of your event idea in less then a 100 words? Eventchamp is a competition for event professionals where buyers take the stage for 8 minutes presenting a challenge or business opportunity they are currently facing.

How to Save Time with Scrum when Organizing Events

How to Save Time with Scrum when Organizing Events

Scrum has been a well-known approach to projects in the ICT industry, but now slowly starts to be used in all sorts of projects such as events as well.

London O2 Arena Evacuated due to Fire

London O2 Arena Evacuated due to Fire

On the 18th of October, 1,200 attendees of the O2 Arena in London were requested to leave the event location as soon as possible. A small fire had generated an immense amount of smoke. No-one was injured.

Shortlist EuBea Awards Unveiled

Shortlist EuBea Awards Unveiled

The shortlist of candidate events competing at EuBea - the European Best Event Awards - has finally been unveiled. Out of a record number of 290 candidate events, 104 have made the shortlist.

Holding an event in Singapore? Singapore will help to make it an unforgettable experience

Holding an event in Singapore? Singapore will help to make it an unforgettable experience

There are quite a few reasons why Singapore can be your ideal event destination. A strong knowledge economy, a pioneer mentality, strong and dynamic networks, a focus on business, a taste for fun and an ideal gateway to Asia.

The Scientific Way to Cut a Cake

The Scientific Way to Cut a Cake

No party without a cake. But apparently, we always cut the cake wrong. We automatically cut small (or extra large) triangles. According to mathematician Alex Bellos, this is not the most efficient way.

How to Write a Winning Award Entry?

How to Write a Winning Award Entry?

You've had that five-star event or maybe you offer a top-notch product or service and you simply know you are the best. But just you knowing it is far from enough, isn't it? It's so much better if everyone knows about it.

Organizing Events in New York, the Sequel - Part 3: Fun Activities

Organizing Events in New York, the Sequel - Part 3: Fun Activities

Are you organizing an event in New York? Our editors give tips for nice activities in the city that you can combine with your event.