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Florida Planners Invigorated and Inspired as BizBash Brings Its Signature Expo to South Florida
June 14, 2010
The morning general session opened with dazzling entertainment on the main stage from Designs by Sean.
Toronto
Toronto Passion Fashion Interaction
April 29, 2010
Toronto-based fashion designer Rosemarie Umetsu's red-carpet collection was on display.
Strategy
BizBash's New York Expo & Awards Invigorates Planners in a Full-Day Event at the Javits Center
December 1, 2009
Screaming Queens Entertainment's models strolled the aisles as tables.
Programming & Entertainment
BizBash's Chicago Expo & Awards Gives Midwest Planners Reason to Rally
October 13, 2009
An elegant registration area from Heffernan Morgan displayed the show's color scheme and included seating areas, dramatic floral arrangements, and towering glass pedestals displaying signage.
Strategy
BizBash L.A. Expo Delivers on Promise to \"Bash the Expected\"
Even the city's June gloom couldn\'t deter planners from coming out in record numbers to get down to the business of planning events in a challenging economy.
July 17, 2009
Brent Bolthouse, president, Bolthouse VOX Events, and founder of Bolthouse Productions, discussed current market trends at the general session.
Vancouver
Toronto Event and Meeting Planners Gather for an Action-Packed Day of Event Inspiration
March 16, 2009
Rocco, a four-year-old bald eagle, spread his wings for Ellie Dufresne, education director of the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.
BizBash Lists
BizBash Honors Top 100 Events in Southern California With Party at the Conga Room
February 20, 2009
Brad Gluckstein, owner of the Conga Room and Elisabeth Familian, president, BizBash Los Angeles.
Event Design & Decor
New York Event Style Expo Breaks Attendance Records and Energizes Planners at Javits
December 4, 2008
Acrobak's talent entertained the crowd with a 13-foot-tall 'butterfly ' that roamed the show floor.
Event Design & Decor
BizBash Celebrates the Art of Bite-Size Delicacies
November 5, 2008
Guests sampled hors d 'oeuvres from three of New York's top caterers.
BizBash Lists
BizBash Honors Washington's First Top 100 Annual Events
October 15, 2008
Cast of Thousands conducted an informal straw poll using a strolling table. Barack Obama was later declared the winner.
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FX's 'A Murder at the End of the World' Dinner Party
Programming & Entertainment
Trend Spotted: Murder Mysteries Are Having a Moment at Events
From mystery-centric dinner parties to true-crime-inspired experiences, more and more events are letting guests channel their inner detective.
From Suites to the Field: Private Event Spaces at Allegiant Stadium
Industry Insiders
Inside Allegiant Stadium: Vegas’ Most Unexpected Venue for Unforgettable Private Events
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Sports
Laps, Luxury, and Logistics: Inside the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
W Hotels recently revealed a multimillion-dollar transformation of W Austin—and the resulting space now boasts the Texas capital's largest suite. Penthouse I (pictured) spans 1,798 square feet; in addition to panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, the suite has a separate service entrance, perfect for catered social gatherings at the large dining table. The hotel has 32 suites in all, which offer personalized concierge service, Dyson Airblades, record players, and exclusive artwork from artists across Texas and beyond.
Global
What's New in Event Venues: Art-Centric Experiences, All-Inclusive Resort Add-Ons, and More
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Industry Insiders
Small City, Big Impact: The Québec City Advantage
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Programming & Entertainment
Trend Spotted: Murder Mysteries Are Having a Moment at Events
From mystery-centric dinner parties to true-crime-inspired experiences, more and more events are letting guests channel their inner detective.
FX's 'A Murder at the End of the World' Dinner Party
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Inside Allegiant Stadium: Vegas’ Most Unexpected Venue for Unforgettable Private Events
Create unforgettable experiences and host your next event at Allegiant Stadium.
From Suites to the Field: Private Event Spaces at Allegiant Stadium
Sports
Laps, Luxury, and Logistics: Inside the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
BizBash went on the track, in the Paddock, and behind the scenes at Hard Rock Stadium to learn about the fourth installment of Miami’s biggest and best Race Week of the year.
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Global
What's New in Event Venues: Art-Centric Experiences, All-Inclusive Resort Add-Ons, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.
W Hotels recently revealed a multimillion-dollar transformation of W Austin—and the resulting space now boasts the Texas capital's largest suite. Penthouse I (pictured) spans 1,798 square feet; in addition to panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, the suite has a separate service entrance, perfect for catered social gatherings at the large dining table. The hotel has 32 suites in all, which offer personalized concierge service, Dyson Airblades, record players, and exclusive artwork from artists across Texas and beyond.
Sponsored
Small City, Big Impact: The Québec City Advantage
Compared to larger convention destinations, Québec City stands out as a boutique alternative—with the same amenities and convenience.
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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Get a Peek Inside These Star-Studded Beauty Events
Haircare, skincare, and makeup brands, including celeb-founded lines from Beyoncé, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, and Serena Williams, connected with consumers through creative activations and recent events.
Chillhouse’s Forever Wear Launch
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Event Design & Decor
‘Feathers Galore’: Step Inside the Colorful Carnaval Ambiance of City Harvest’s Annual Gala
Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Inside Motorola’s Bold, Multisensory Razr Launch Event
Sports
Laps, Luxury, and Logistics: Inside the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Step Inside the First-Ever, Brand-Packed Ulta Beauty World Event
Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Get a Peek Inside These Star-Studded Beauty Events
Event Tech & Tools
Guest Column: Still Not Using AI for Events? Here’s What You’re Missing
Event Tech & Tools
Guest Column: Still Not Using AI for Events? Here’s What You’re Missing
The CEO of Sequence shares five practical ways to use AI to boost your event productivity ASAP.
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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Inside Motorola’s Bold, Multisensory Razr Launch Event
The visually striking debut for the brand's latest Razr flip smartphone featured immersive design, stylish photo ops, and surprise sensory elements.
The launch event for Motorola's new Razr flip phone took place on April 24.
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Why Audiences Tune Out & What Experiential Events Do Better
Your audience isn’t bored, they’re underserved.
When the audience drives the interaction, the message sticks. This Shell Recharge activation turned learning into a hands-on moment, because engagement beats explanation.
Event Design & Decor
‘Feathers Galore’: Step Inside the Colorful Carnaval Ambiance of City Harvest’s Annual Gala
The NYC food rescue organization hosted its yearly fundraising event, which featured a vibrant tropical theme inspired by lively cultural celebrations.
Projection mapping helped immerse guests into the theme.
Sponsored
Your Venue's AV Isn't On Your Team: Our Hot Take
In-house AV is convenient—but convenience can cost you more than you think.
avad3 designed and executed a custom AV solution for the world's largest retailer and its third-party sellers in Las Vegas.
Event Design & Decor
This Historic Theater Turned a 100-Year Milestone Into a One-of-a-Kind Gala
The Pasadena Playhouse celebrated its centennial with a bold, unconventional gala featuring immersive projection mapping and a surprise escrow announcement—all while shattering fundraising records.
While officially buying the building before the gala was always the goal, event planner Sam Palmer was careful to ensure the gathering would be successful even if the timing didn’t work out. “We had a million different plans, because quite frankly, a million details needed to go right for that to happen,' he said. 'Our leadership and board worked very, very hard to get us across the finish line, and it was a beautiful moment.”
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