NEW YORK—Event and meeting professionals gathered at BizBash Live: New York, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 23, to network and learn about the latest in the industry. Here’s a look at some of the event planning ideas from the exhibit floor, including new products, services, and more.
LiteZilla

Engage guests with LiteZilla’s giant Lite-Brite installations that are available for rent or to purchase for permanent installation. Like its pixelated predecessor, LiteZilla features colorful translucent plastic pegs that are used to form a variety of designs and logos, which can be created by the company’s “illumineers” ahead of an event or on site by guests. Pricing for rentals starts at $2,400 per day plus shipping.
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Wooden Utensils from Scarborough & Tweed

One of the hottest corporate gift items from Scarborough & Tweed is a wooden cutlery set with a knife, fork, and spoon that’s stashed in a branded burlap pouch. Like metal straws, the reusable, travel-friendly utensils are eco-friendly and reusable.
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Mystery Tattoo Corner

Guests receive surprise tattoos at this bold activation by Las Vegas-based entertainment design and production company Champagne Experiential Studios. To get a temporary tattoo, event guests sit on either the “naughty” or “nice” side of the funnel and insert their arm for a mystery mark. At BizBash Live, attendees received New York-inspired tats.
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Roll-A-Ball Horse Racing

With Perfect Parties USA’s carnival-style horse racing game, players roll their balls up the field and through the colored holes to score points. The more points they score the further their horse gallops along the track. The Boston-based company offers over 300 attractions to rent for events including interactive games, photo booths, game shows, casino equipment, and more.
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Cultivated

The Javits Center recently joined forces with Levy Convention Centers and CxRA to launch a new hospitality brand called Cultivated, a dining program that focuses on using New York-sourced ingredients and producers for the venue's on-site catering. The service also includes a new on-site bakery and an upcoming mobile app for exhibitors.
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Flowers By Special Arrangement

This New York-based full-service floral and event design company provides services for corporate and nonprofit events, as well as social parties. Flowers By Special Arrangement also collaborates with event planners, photographers, and caterers and will connect clients to other event professionals. At BizBash Live, shiny green apples served as the showpieces, along with fall florals.
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Splash Mixers

Splash Mixers are natural, low-calorie cocktail mixers that simplify drink making. Available in five flavors (margarita, Moscow mule, cosmopolitan, mojito, and bloody Mary), the mixers can be paired with your favorite spirit or sparkling water. They’re also low in sugar and sodium, as well as gluten free, non-GMO, and vegan and Kosher certified. A 25.4 fluid ounce bottle costs $12.99.
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The Ultimate Boat Racing Experience

Groups can zip through the water in their own speedboats with the Ultimate Boat Racing Experience by Reindl Powerboats. Safety gear, special custom trophies, and photos and videos are included in the package. Plus, custom-wrapped boats and buoys and race shirts are available as add-on options. The experience is available in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Northern and Southern California, the Midwest, Florida, and Texas.
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Yaymaker

Yaymaker is a platform offering locally hosted events (starting at $45 per person) such as its Original Paint Nite, Plant Nite, Design a Sign, Flower Workshop, Candle Maker, and Innovation Lab; one of the company’s hosts guides each group through the experience. Yaymaker also plans teambuilding events, sales kick-offs, client parties, and more for corporate clients. At BizBash Live, attendees created their own succulent arrangements on site.
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Hutton Brickyards

Located in Kingston, New York, Hutton Brickyards offers 76 acres of riverfront property that blends historical remnants and a pastoral setting. The indoor/ outdoor venue offers private and public event space, with capacity for 3,500 people.
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