June 20, 2019 // 1 min read
On this episode of How Great Events Happen, Cody and Brooke sit down with Michael Newton to discuss diversity and inclusion at events. What to Listen for: What are...
June 19, 2019 // 4 min read
Designing a gift program that leaves attendees feeling appreciated, empowered, inspired, and doesn’t stop once the event is over can be a significant investment in your overall event spend. It’s important to understand that thoughtful gifts spark meaningful conversations about your event and continue long after the on-site experience fades. But what exactly does “meaningful
June 19, 2019 // 1 min read
Reggie Aggarwal, Founder, and CEO of Cvent, recently spoke with Forbes and recorded a podcast, detailing his journey from being $400,000 in credit card debt to selling his business for $1.65 Billion. Speaking with podcast host Alejandro Cremades, Reggie details his entrepreneurial spirit (which began as a young boy). ambition, and drive on the way to
June 13, 2019 // 3 min read
It’s time to celebrate the best in the industry at the Cvent Excellence Awards for Meetings, Events, and Hospitality! These honors will put the spotlight on our customers on July 9th, 2019 during Cvent CONNECT in Las Vegas. What are the Cvent Excellence Awards? The Cvent Excellence Awards celebrate customers who are driving innovation in
June 07, 2019 // 1 min read
A living legend is set to keynote at Cvent CONNECT, being held July 8-11, 2019 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas: author, activist, two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and the highest international goalscorer of all-time (male & female), Abby Wambach. Abby Wambach was the United States’ leading scorer in the 2007
June 06, 2019 // 3 min read
We’ve gathered the recent Cvent Conference product updates below into a brief summary to make it easy for you to see what’s new. Improved Proxy Hotel Enhancements We’ve improved the proxy registration interface and made it easier to manage hotels for proxy registrants during their registration workflow. New Registration Code Groups in Proxy Registration
June 06, 2019 // 5 min read
For those unfamiliar with the Quarterly Product Update (QPU), Cvent hosts a webinar once per quarter to deliver the latest product updates and enhancements. This is your chance to hear directly from our Product Managers themselves and ask your questions. For those who joined us in mid-May for our Q1 2019 updates, thanks for attending!
June 06, 2019 // 4 min read
The Cvent Tech team is continuously working hard to deliver the latest updates and enhancements for New Standard Registration (Flex). This past quarter we had a big release wave – read below to ensure you’re up-to-date with the latest! We don’t want you to miss a beat. Widget Accessibility Improvements We’ve made a few improvements
June 05, 2019 // 4 min read
Kale, bacon, macarons, and avocado toast. What do these four foods have in common? They were once at the top of the food trends list. This year, there’s an increased focus on sustainability and dietary restrictions. 7 Food Trends Ugly Produce Don’t judge a book by its cover. “Ugly” produce is the kind that doesn’t
May 29, 2019 // 2 min read
In Part 1 of this podcast episode, Brooke and Cody sit down with Dr. Jonathan Spero and discuss how meeting planners can be proficient at mitigating company risk while also optimizing the health and safety of meeting attendees. Who is Dr. Jonathan Spero? Dr. Jonathan Spero is a serial healthcare entrepreneur focused on improving the
