We are thrilled to announce that Webex Events has earned the top spot as the #1 event management platform in G2’s 2024 Winter Grid Report. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Webex Events, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry and a trusted solution for event management. G2 Grid® for Event Management Platforms And that’s not all! We’ve not only scored the top spot overall, but we’ve also been recognized as a Leader in eight major event categories. These include: Event Management Platforms Mobile Event Apps Event Registration & Ticketing Virtual Event Platfo ..read more

The world of event planning is fast-paced, and we know that every moment counts. Coordinating and managing content from speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors can be a tedious and time-consuming task. The current manual process of collecting and integrating this content into your event app can take up valuable resources.  That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing feature that will revolutionize how you manage event content: speaker and sponsor collaboration.  Streamlined content management  Our new speaker and sponsor collaboration feature empowers event planners to str ..read more

The event industry is booming, and not just because we’re thrilled to return to in-person meetings, but also due to event organizers relentlessly improving their craft. Thanks to event evaluation, organizers continuously sharpen their skills, optimize event experiences, and redefine what it means to host a successful event. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the basics of event evaluation, and explain key steps to measure event success from top to bottom. What is event evaluation? Event evaluation is about determining whether you organized a successful event. The evaluation process spans th ..read more

The goal of any event is to provide an engaging, valuable, and memorable experience for attendees. The strategy that event planners and organizers use to achieve that is called event activation, or experiential marketing. While event activations typically happen during an event, industry professionals use the tactic in pre-and post-event marketing too. Read on for creative ideas and tips for event activations that increase engagement, boost the value of your event, and ensure attendees enjoy a positive and noteworthy experience. An introduction to event activation In short, an event activatio ..read more

Your check-in process sets the stage for your event. Making people wait in a line wrapped around the conference hall to get their badge isn’t a good first impression. Learn how on-site badge printing streamlines event management, the check-in process, and more. The role of on-site event badge printing Pre-printing attendee badges is a bit of an antiquated approach to event management. It’s a slower process and tends to eat up more resources than necessary. On-site badge printing, supported by the right event management software, effectively streamlines a healthy chunk of the event planning and ..read more

Event badges serve many purposes: They promote introductions and networking opportunities, and even provide a creative way to showcase your branding. Events that use the full potential of event badges offer a more seamless attendee experience while enhancing connection and engagement throughout the event. The following guide covers the different types of event badges and explains how to use event badges and on-site event badge printing to level up the event experience. What is an event badge? An event badge is a small identification card or tag—sometimes physical, other times digital— that is ..read more

WebexOne is back, and for the first time in three years, we’re going hybrid! That’s right, our last three events have been exclusively virtual, however, we’re so excited to be able to offer an in-person experience for WebexOne 2023—and live from beautiful Anaheim, California no less. This year, we’re embarking on a remarkable, purpose-driven journey focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, we’re discovering how AI can enable effortless simplicity, collaboration, and immersive experiences for any workspace imaginable. And, how AI-powered platforms and tools can facilitate a seamle ..read more

Whether adhering to capacity restrictions, ensuring safety and access controls, or recording attendance to award continuing education credits (CEUs), event organizers need the ability to track attendance during event sessions.  We’re happy to introduce the Webex Events Session Check-in feature, giving event planners the ability to do all of the above and more.  This newest product launch enables event organizers to check attendees in and out of sessions in order to: Award CEUs Tailor follow-up communications with session attendees Allow or deny attendee access to a session Track the ..read more

Press releases are short and informative statements that are sent to a media outlet to alert them about an upcoming event, new product release, or general news of significance. Event press releases are often drafted by a member of the event’s public relations team and can determine whether an event gets covered by the media, so it’s essential to ensure that it encompasses all of the most important information pertaining to your event—omitting no detail. Here’s a short (and sweet) guide to crafting an effective press release ahead of your next event. Why you need a press release for an upcoming ..read more

Although it may seem inconsequential to adjust a single event in order to integrate sustainable practices, a collective commitment from all event organizers to promote environmentally sustainable events can yield a positive impact on our planet—all without compromising on event quality. Want to reduce your event team’s carbon footprint? Learn five actionable best practices to planning sustainable events.  Why host a sustainable event? Green Business Meeting. United Partners Team with hands together holding plant green trusted friends. Hands stacked Holding with sustainability partners. Tr ..read more