Event Talks

Hi there 👋

We are working hard to build the Cvent CONNECT 2025 agenda - and we'd love to hear from you on what YOU'D like to learn about! 

So, what's on your mind? Here are a few topics that I'm interested in learning more about:

• Sustainability 
• DEI and accessibility 
• AI at events 

Or, if you have an idea that you're an expert in - consider submitting a session idea! We'd love to have you! Speaker ideas and submissions are due by EOD Friday, February 14.

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Dara Burg
Assistant Team Lead, Event Marketing
Cvent
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daraburg/
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I'd love case studies about specific Cvent solutions - what the issue was, how they used Cvent in maybe a unique way to solve it, etc. DEI and accessibility would be great too, especially in light of everything going on these days. 

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Lacey Rose, DES
Director of Virtual Events
Catalyst
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Lacey,  we'll definitely have some case studies - and I'll pass along to the team your notes there! 
And 100% agree on the DEI and accessibility piece, there's so much to cover and learn about. Any particular topics within those that you'd like to dive deeper into? 

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Dara Burg
Event Marketing
PlanningTeam1United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-06-2024 09:41
From: Lacey Rose
Subject: 💡 What do you want to learn about at Cvent CONNECT 2025?

I'd love case studies about specific Cvent solutions - what the issue was, how they used Cvent in maybe a unique way to solve it, etc. DEI and accessibility would be great too, especially in light of everything going on these days. 

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Lacey Rose, DES
Director of Virtual Events
Catalyst
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My company is started to host events in other cities and countries.  I would love to learn more about best practices when planning events in areas you aren't familiar with.

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SARAH JACOBSON
Owner
Sarah Jacobson EventsUnited States
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Sarah, love that idea! I will pass along to our team. I definitely feel this especially with trade shows and hosting events in different cities, can be so hard to find the right venue/partners to work with! 

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Dara Burg
Assistant Team Lead, Event Marketing
Cvent
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daraburg/
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-11-2024 11:42
From: SARAH JACOBSON
Subject: 💡 What do you want to learn about at Cvent CONNECT 2025?

My company is started to host events in other cities and countries.  I would love to learn more about best practices when planning events in areas you aren't familiar with.

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SARAH JACOBSON
Owner
Sarah Jacobson EventsUnited States
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Would love to see more about crafting the perfect agenda, examples and demonstrations of great website design, how to find the best speakers

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rachel
NJ
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Love allllll of these ideas Rachel and will send them over to our team! We're working on finding speakers right now so very timely 😂

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Dara Burg
Event Marketing
PlanningTeam1United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-12-2024 10:40
From: rachel sigley
Subject: 💡 What do you want to learn about at Cvent CONNECT 2025?

Would love to see more about crafting the perfect agenda, examples and demonstrations of great website design, how to find the best speakers

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rachel
NJ
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AI features of Cvent and working session to use AI features of Cvent.

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Jetender Vilku
PM
Cisco Systems Inc. DIYUnited States
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Refresher on Duty of Care in a post covid, reduced staffing, increased 'act of god' weather emergencies, and mass violence landscape.

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Hallie Loeb
Program Manager, Events & Experiences
CDW USA
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DEI and Accessibility is my biggest focus currently when it comes to events.  I get overwhelmed with large crowds and noise, so I understand the need for quieter areas and also hate when people are unable to participate (or worse) or have attention drawn to them for how they participate differently.  There are a lot of areas that we, as a society, have ignored for too long, so I think it's easier to bring them to light in this day and age and have people understand the struggles that others may hide.

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Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
Meetings Manager
Amex GBT - USA
Remote Location - Texas
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Thank you for your ideas Jetender and Hallie - will send to the teams!

Julie-Michelle, love your topic idea and the focus on DEI and accessibility. Definitely feel like mental health and accessibility needs should be as important at events as physical ones. Would love to have a brainstorm about ways that we can make events more accessible for those with "invisible" needs! 

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Dara Burg
Assistant Team Lead, Event Marketing
Cvent
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daraburg/
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-16-2024 10:44
From: Julie-Michelle Davis
Subject: 💡 What do you want to learn about at Cvent CONNECT 2025?

DEI and Accessibility is my biggest focus currently when it comes to events.  I get overwhelmed with large crowds and noise, so I understand the need for quieter areas and also hate when people are unable to participate (or worse) or have attention drawn to them for how they participate differently.  There are a lot of areas that we, as a society, have ignored for too long, so I think it's easier to bring them to light in this day and age and have people understand the struggles that others may hide.

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Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
Meetings Manager
Amex GBT - USA
Remote Location - Texas
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I would love to learn more about GDS integrations and travel invoicing through Cvent!

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Brit Weller
Operations and Technology Analyst
COSTCO TRAVELCanada
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Hi Dara,

I just received and inquiry about something that I would love to learn about how Cvent is handling during Cvent Connect.

Language Interpretation during the live portion of Webinars.  Not transcription or subtitles, but live interpretation for attendees.

Example: A Spanish speaking attendee is able to hear live interpretation of presentation be presented live in English.  The Spanish speaking attendee is seeing the live presentation but is hearing the presentation translated into Spanish in real-time.

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Ray Galloway
Operations and Events Manager
The Education TrustUnited States
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