August 08, 2017 // 1 min read
Did you know that there were more than 2,000 planner attendees at Cvent CONNECT this year? From the Trade Show to the keynote presentations, there were plenty of activities...
August 04, 2017 // 4 min read
Packing may seem like an afterthought, but don’t let it become one any longer. For planners, it is vital to have a game plan in place, or you are bound to forget things. After all, nothing is more important than your event valuables being on time, intact, and easily accessible. So how do you ensure
August 03, 2017 // 1 min read
With 3,400+ people attending, Cvent CONNECT 2017 was our biggest ever! Our conference included some great news about how we’re improving our platform to maximize the impact of your events, regardless of their size, key industry trends, and how to further leverage the power of your events. Here’s a quick peek at our Top 5 Takeaways.
July 27, 2017 // 3 min read
We’ve all been there: attending a tradeshow that your employer has spent thousands of dollars on, only to return empty handed and defeated with no new business to show for it. Gone are those days, since trade show technology and appointment applications make it easier to match the right buyers with the right suppliers. This
July 18, 2017 // 1 min read
If you attended Cvent CONNECT this year, you witnessed the unveiling of new Cvent technology, with five major product announcements and countless feature enhancements to our platform. These improvements show our commitment to satisfying our customers in three key areas: better end-to-end user experiences, integrated technology for the total events program, and deeper insights and
June 21, 2017 // 4 min read
One of the topics covered on the final day of Cvent CONNECT was safety surrounding the events industry, and Duty of Care. While most corporate travel programs have established comprehensive Duty of Care programs — generally centered around using a centralized travel management company (TMC) and security expert firms that offer corporate services, such as International
June 21, 2017 // 3 min read
As we know from planning thousands of meetings and events, gathering large numbers of people in a single place can create a great deal of waste and contribute to carbon emissions, thereby adversely impacting the environment. However, professionals in the meetings, events, and travel industries can make conscious decisions every day, at every event, to
June 15, 2017 // 3 min read
Reggie Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Cvent, Steve Lucas, CEO of Marketo, and legendary comedian Jay Leno delivered exciting keynotes at Cvent CONNECT. Reggie kicked things off by speaking about the reason why we’re all here: to experience the power of human connection. Specifically, on a day he calls “convergence day” at CONNECT. Convergence day,
June 15, 2017 // 3 min read
Big things are in store for Cvent in the very near, and not-so-distant future. Chuck Ghoorah, Co-Founder & President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Cvent introduced the 2017-2018 product roadmap for attendees at Cvent CONNECT, taking place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Expanding on Cvent Founder & CEO Reggie Aggarwal’s
June 15, 2017 // 5 min read
The 5th Annual Plannie Awards, celebrating the perseverance, creativity, and innovative spirit of our customers, were held today at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas as part of the Cvent CONNECT conference. Here’s a list of this year’s winners. Congratulations to you all! SMM Star Winner: Amazon This is the First Plannie