This strategic partnership between Bizzabo and Brightcove gives mutual customers an efficient way to deliver high-quality video for virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Virtual events are here to stay. Whether as an integral part of your hybrid strategy or a fully online experience, digital-first provides countless benefits and allows you to adapt your event strategy to changing circumstances and opportunities with ease.  Flexibility is key for our customers and partners. Many organizations are continuing to plan with contingencies, and they depend on Bizzabo’s enterprise-grade event pl ..read more

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Here’s our tips on what to consider. Though we may have weathered the pandemic for a while now, the question of what the future holds continues to be a sticking point. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? One method to set yourself up for success is having a plan b - or a contingency plan.  Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. An ..read more

A human-centered approach to creating events that are more memorable and successful. Whether you’re planning an event that’s virtual, in-person, or hybrid, you should be leading with an experience-first design. This creative, human-centered approach ensures that your attendees get the most out of your event, and that they remember it long after it’s over. No matter what use case you’re exploring, experience should be your North Star for driving impact with your events.  “You want to be remembered,” says Lauren Kerr, Director of Events at Bizzabo. “The experience will make the lasting impr ..read more

Data can be a gold mine for event marketers. But first they have to know where to find it. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Peter Drucker’s famous maxim may be something of a business cliche, but it’s as true now as it was 50 years ago. Relying on gut feel will only get you so far. To overcome the event impact gap—and create events that deliver fantastic attendee experiences and incredible business results—marketers must look past intuition and tap into the huge wealth of data in their tech stacks. Here are 6 key considerations to keep in mind while you’re mining your events fo ..read more

Thousands of event professionals from around the globe joined us IRL, virtually, and via robots and balloons, for the industry’s premier hybrid event, Agents of Hybrid. We recently hosted our first integrated event experience welcoming both on-site and virtual attendees. Along with our partners at Cramer, we produced an immersive event all about hybrid to cut through the noise and get down to business so event planners can confidently strategize for the hybrid era.  From sustainability rooms to floating robot balloons, we tested the limits to create a truly inclusive experience and push t ..read more

Bizzabo is thrilled to be expanding our global footprint with a new London, UK office — joining our other offices global in US, Tel Aviv, and Kyiv. Hello, London. We're thrilled to be here. We are excited and humbled by how fast Bizzabo is growing and we're making bold moves to continue supporting our growing team and valued customers.  Our GLOBAL COMMITMENT Our Bizzabo London office will be a hub for our European customer-facing operations from support services to sales and marketing. This expansion affirms our commitment to elevating event experiences for marketers around the world.&nbs ..read more

As you gear up for in-person events, you might be wondering what modern swag bag ideas will still work. Swag bags might not be the main reason for professionals to gather together—but they sure can stir up delight, conversations, and talk on social media.  Whether you’re ready for 100% in-person events or if you’re wanting to send swag to virtual event attendees, tasteful free stuff can bring a smile to any face. The key is to put thought into your gifts so your branded items get used for a long time (versus being dumped in the trash.) When in doubt about branded gear, it’s always a good ..read more

Live events are coming back, but much has changed since the start of the pandemic. So we've created a list of all the terms you need to know - old and new. In-person events are making their comeback. Many event professionals are already in the midst of planning live events and many more are thinking actively about the role that in-person experiences will play in their long-term hybrid strategy.  Hybrid events are making it possible to safely bring back on-site audiences while leveraging the power of both in-person and online experiences. With this new format comes a new set of terms that ..read more

How leading companies are finding creative ways of leveraging events to drive business outcomes.  Despite the uncertainty of the pandemic, events have remained an invaluable way for people to share knowledge and make connections. Event organizers have gotten creative over the past year, knowing that no matter the event type (external or internal) or the format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), attendee engagement and experience trump everything. Events are at their most powerful when they’re able to match the event use case to the ideal event type. Each of these use cases drives a unique o ..read more

Bizzabo is acquiring x.ai to tackle the industry’s greatest frustrations and help everyone get the most out of their event experiences. I’m thrilled to announce that Bizzabo is acquiring x.ai, a powerful technology company and a leader in AI scheduling & matchmaking, to help create personalized event experiences.    People go to events for many reasons — the experience, the content, and most importantly, to make meaningful connections. Event organizers, speakers, sponsors, and attendees are all hoping to meet, connect, and build long-lasting relationships. But more often than no ..read more