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Year in Review: 15 Most Read Articles of 2021
Funny, sexy, controversial, sensational, ... that is normally the summary of our annual overview. In 2021 disbelief, sadness, ... but also hope, pride, togetherness dominate.
Are you Getting Married? How to Avoid these Wedding Scams
Pay attention, wedding horror stories really do exist: from fake dresses to stolen gifts, here are four common wedding frauds and tips for avoiding them during the most beautiful day of your life.
Best Event Companies of 2021 - WINNERS
For the sixth year in a row, eventplanner.net rewards event venues and suppliers who go the extra mile every day with an official and festive 'Certificate of Excellence'!
Over 700 exhibitors confirmed for ISE 2022
Exhibitors are signing up in significant numbers to take part in ISE 2022, the destination for world-class brands to showcase the latest technologies in pro AV.
At least Eight Dead and Hundreds Injured after Chaos at Texas AstroWorld Music Festival
At least eight people were killed and several others injured when panic erupted during the opening night of the AstroWorld music festival in Texas on Friday.
Visitor registration opens for ISE 2022
ISE 2022 is a must-attend event for the AV and live events industry. Offering a compelling show floor combined with a five-day conference programme. Get your free tickets for ISE 2022 now!
Will 'talent drain' be the new crisis in the event industry?
During the corona crisis, many people from the event sector were forced to look for another job, often with better hours and sometimes even better paid. Will this 'talent drain' be the new crisis in the event industry?
This is how you avoid queues at the COVID scan
Now that the corona pass is on the rise at events as a weapon against the new autumn wave, what can you do to avoid queues at scanning?
Cisco Launches Conferencing with Hologram
With Webex Hologram, Cisco is launching a holographic conferencing solution that enables futuristic yet real collaboration with lifelike 3D holograms of participants.
How to Get Your Attendees to Follow the New Rules at Your Event
Following the rules can be hard sometimes, especially if they require us to change our habits. However, considering the current health crisis, it’s crucial to not only set new rules in place for your future physical events, but also make sure that people follow them. Otherwise, we risk comprising our attendees’ safety, along with the chance of reigniting the events industry.
Construction is underway at The Jeroen Pit House with support of ISE community
Construction is in full progress at a new children's transitional care unit in Amsterdam, and the AV community has come together to support the project with donations of product, time and services.
Why and How to Simplify Your Event Programs
Complexity will make your event look less attractive. Add different topics, mix different activities, and focus on quantity instead of quality, and you’ll be surprised to discover...
How to Scale Up Your Events with Special Effects
Once we’re ready to run physical events again, we’ll need to ramp up the special effects so our attendees can enjoy a post-crisis celebration. And although we’ll all need to respect new rules when planning and attending events, special effects can relax the mood...
How AI is Transforming the Event Industry
Artificial Intelligence is not a distant future. It's everywhere these days. For the event industry, AI goes beyond personalisation of visitors and networks. Digital twins are now on the rise.
How to Make Your Large Event Feel Small and Welcoming
You’ve planned a major event in a huge convention hall, and thousands are expected to attend. But here’s the thing: Large events can also feel anonymous.
Facebook’s New Bet on Virtual Reality: Conference Rooms
The way we work is changing. More people are working remotely, more people want flexible work options, and more people are re-thinking what it means to be in an office. But without the right connective tools, remote work ...
Join the eventplanner.net running club now
As an event professional you participate in top sport every day. To clear the head and recharge the batteries, many of us go for a run. That is why we present the 'eventplanner.net running club'.
Giant Video Wall Collapses Day before Music Festival
A giant video wall collapsed at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, a day before the start of the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami.
How to Prepare Your Event Venue for the New Normality
Preparing a safe event venue is a top priority now we go back to physical events. And if we don’t want new outbreaks or unfortunate incidents, this new responsibility should be first on your planning list.
ID&T takes Government to Court over New Corona Rules
Festival organizer ID&T is filing summary proceedings against the Dutch government because of the tightened corona measures. "It is a disproportionate decision," CEO Ritty van Straalen told ANP news agency.
