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The Meetings Show research

May 12, 2026AI increases the need for face-to-face meetings, survey findsA survey commissioned by The Meetings Show reveals that AI is increasing the need for face-to-face meetings, as it adds complexity and the need for human discussion.Read More

Coronavirus: Mobile World organiser issues ‘no-handshake policy’

February 5, 2020Coronavirus: Mobile World organiser issues ‘no-handshake policy’The association behind the world’s biggest gathering of mobile tech professionals, in Barcelona, will ask attendees to observe a ‘no-handshake policy’ to help contain the spread of coronavirus.

Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European events

February 3, 2020Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European eventsThe Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is hoping a tie-up with event tech provider Cvent will help increase engagement levels at its live events.

Film star: how to spice up your association meeting with video

January 24, 2020Film star: how to spice up your association meeting with videoThe creative use of video can help engage delegates and potential sponsors. It can also build attendance and greatly broaden visibility. Corbin Ball explains how…

Cell block: why Tweeting abroad could land delegates in trouble

January 16, 2020Cell block: why Tweeting abroad could land delegates in troubleEmanuele Scansani, operations manager at travel risk experts Riskline, explains how some social media posts can prove controversial, and even punishable by law, in certain countries…

2020s: how AI will change the face of association meetings

January 13, 20202020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsAMI technology writer Corbin Ball examines how Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we meet...

All emotional: how event tech can engage your delegates

November 27, 2019All emotional: how event tech can engage your delegatesDelegates who are emotionally involved get more out of a meeting, writes Corbin Ball...

Voice recognition interpretation app wins meetings tech award

November 20, 2019Voice recognition interpretation app wins meetings tech awardSilicon Valley-based start-up ‘wordly’, which uses voice recognition and artificial intelligence to translate between 15 languages, has won the IBTM World Tech Watch Award.

Virtual experience economy set to grow says IBTM Trends Watch

November 19, 2019Virtual experience economy set to grow says IBTM Trends WatchThe virtual experience economy is set to be the next big area of growth for the meetings and events sector, according to the annual IBTM World Trends Watch Report.

Corbin Ball gives the lowdown on IBTM World Tech Watch

November 5, 2019Corbin Ball gives the lowdown on IBTM World Tech WatchEstablished in 2000, The IBTM World Technology & Innovation Watch is the longest running and arguably most significant technology award for the meetings industry. The goals are to recognize technology innovation and to highlight significant trends impacting meeting planners, attendees and exhibitors...

AI and facial recognition in shortlist for this year’s Tech Watch Award

October 17, 2019AI and facial recognition in shortlist for this year’s Tech Watch AwardCompanies using AI, virtual reality, and facial recognition technology will feature in this year’s Tech Watch Award, after seven finalists were announced by organiser IBTM World.Show More