One of the most effective tools for driving attendee engagement and connection is the event agenda, but probably not in the way you think. While content and speakers are important, the agenda flow also strongly influences the lasting impression of your event—for better or for...
Originally published on November 2, 2023. Updated on November 6, 2024. November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. This month and every month, it is important to not only acknowledge the past...
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven event landscape, the role of the Event Technologist is more critical than ever. From managing complex event platforms to ensuring flawless execution on the day, Event Technologists serve as the backbone for successful large-scale events. In this blog post, we will explore...
On October 8–10, team members from Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) attended IMEX America, the largest tradeshow for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. Now, they share the top takeaways and actionable insights they're bringing back to help their customers elevate their events and...
If you’re just starting out on your event sustainability journey, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. It’s hard to know where to start if you don’t know what’s most important or what everything means. In this blog post, we’ll break down...
Last week, M&IW’s Ella Darby traveled across the pond to network, learn, and share the M&IW difference at the 2024 WEConnect International Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference at Disneyland Paris. Actually, Ella only had to travel across the channel. As our Head of Global...
57 years after starting as a small travel agency, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) continues to transform organizations through the power of human connection. As a leader in the meetings and events industry, we are passionate about providing superb service and unforgettable experiences, and we...
Originally published on September 12, 2023. Updated on September 11, 2024. For many organizations, the end of the year brings a corporate gifting opportunity for employees, customers, and clients alike. Just as with personal holiday shopping, corporate holiday shopping can be stressful, time consuming, and expensive....
When it comes to event sustainability, no action is too small. Whether you are just starting on the sustainability journey, already building sustainability as a line item into your budgets, donating food, or even measuring emissions to report for your organization’s Science Based Targets Initiatives,...
The 2024 M&IW Summit, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide's signature event, showcased a variety of innovative event technologies, including AI-driven technologies such as express check-in, testimonials with sentiment tracking, and more. When it comes to changing the status quo, bringing in new tech can be challenging...