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Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey on the state of event management and future trends.
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Scope and scale
First, let's consider all the events and/or conferences that you usually organise in a year.
On average, how many events are you organising in a year?*
More about this number
Each event takes a life of its own. Whether it is a roundtable or a full blown conferences, there are elements to be managed.
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How do you usually finance your events and/or conferences?*
- Only internally (own corporate finance)
- Only externally (sponsorship, partnership)
- Both internally and externally
The evolution of funding
Paying for an event is no longer a simple matter. With co-sponsorship becoming the norm, funding options should be continuously evaluated.
Approximately, what percentage of your marketing budget goes to event organisation?*
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When planning a large event...

How important are the following criteria to ensure a successful event?*

	Extremely Important	Very Important	Important	Slighlty Important	Not at all Important
Attract a large number of delegates
Provide networking opportunities
Influence key people
Create visibility for products/achievements
Optimise branding
Ensure media coverage

What other criteria would you think could contribute to the success of your event?
- None

Thinking about the largest/most successful event you organised,
How big was your event in terms of delegates/participants?*
Number of delegates/participants
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How long did your event last?*
Number of days/duration of the events
How many speakers took part in the event?*
Number of speakers

To finalise, let's focus on event management
How do you compose your core organising event team ?*
(Please exclude logistic suppliers such as Venue, Audio Visual, Catering, Signage)
- Internally (Program/event committee composed from internal staff)
- Externally (fully outsourced to an event agency)
- A combination of internal and external management
In terms of media coverage before, during and after the event, which of the following media type do you engage with?*
Select all that apply
- Invitation to the press
- Media partnership
- Dedicated media centre
- Social media coverage
- Other
Which other media type do you engage with?

How important do you consider social media coverage for your event overall ? And in particular for event promotion, on-site coverage and post-event ?*

	Extremely important	Very Important	Important	Slightly Important	Not at all Important
Social Media coverage overall
Social Media for event promotion
Social Media for on-site coverage
Social Media for post-event

Which of the following technologies have you implemented for your event management and review?*
Select all that apply
- Mobile application
- Data analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Facial recognition/biometrics
- Other
Which other technologies have you implemented for event management and review?
Which of the following technologies are you planning or considering to implement for your event management and review?*
Select all that apply
- Mobile Application
- Data analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Facial recognition/biometrics
- Other
Which other technologies are you planning or considering to implement?

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Event management trends

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Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey on the state of event management and future trends.

Scope and scale

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When planning a large event...

Thinking about the largest/most successful event you organised,

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To finalise, let's focus on event management

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Event management trends

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Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey on the state of event management and future trends.

Scope and scale

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When planning a large event...

Thinking about the largest/most successful event you organised,

Section Break

To finalise, let's focus on event management

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