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E-invoices for conferences – the devil is in the details
Starting in 2027, most event organizers will be required to issue e-invoices to corporate clients. While the format is easy to switch, the real challenge lies in the fact that conferences often target both businesses and private individuals simultaneously. Because of rounding, the same gross price can result in different invoice totals.
Technology
On-site
Does a smartphone ban at conferences make sense?
The news is striking: according to an IMEX study, smartphones and tablets are a thorn in the side of many event organizers. Four out of ten organizers would prefer to ban mobile devices entirely during meetings and conference sessions. Is this justified? We explore whether a ban makes sense or if there is another way.
Planning
More conference attendees? 6 tips to boost your ticket sales
Your conference registration has been open for a few days, but visitors to the website are rare, and actual registrations are even rarer. Perhaps you should have drummed up a bit more publicity? To ensure your event isn't met with empty seats, take a look at our tips on how to attract more attendees to your conference.
Planning
Using social media effectively (2/2): During and after the conference
You have already populated your online presence with a few posts. Now that the participants are arriving on-site, it is time to strike up the right conversations and meet your visitors' expectations. To ensure you don't run out of ideas during and after the event, we have put together some tips for successful online communication below.
Planning
Using social media effectively (1/2): Before the conference
Setting up a LinkedIn group or a Twitter account for your event can certainly be helpful. However, if you don't provide regular updates to enrich your profiles, you will likely wait in vain for your attendees to take the initiative and share their impressions with you online.
To benefit from social networks, you need a precise strategy. We provide a social media jump-start and explain how various online channels can facilitate dialogue with your attendees throughout the entire event.
Planning
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Don't fear new content: Why CMS-based conference websites are better
The look of your new event website is not promising: instead of 675 euros, the conference ticket now costs only 67 euros. No, this isn't a particularly generous early-bird discount waiting for your visitors, but simply an error caused by a missing digit. It becomes even more annoying when you try in vain to reach the responsible admin, who happens to be on vacation today instead of at their desk to fix the problem as quickly as possible.