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After 30 years of experience in event management Tommy’s passion for his job is unbroken

Jun 21 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

“For my position as Key Account Manager at Encore you should have experience in all relevant areas and functions of event management to be really successful.” Having spent more than 30 years in the live event industry, Tommy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team at Encore. We interviewed Tommy to find out more about the secret of his success in the event industry and his unbroken passion for his current role as Key Account Manager at Encore DACHNL. … Read More

Gediminas, Technical Events Manager, just moved from London to Zurich to further his career

May 2 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

"It’s great working for a company that can offer such great mobility and opportunities all over the globe." Gediminas started with Encore in 2016 as an AV Technician in London working in various venues across the city and gaining a wealth of technical event experience. We interviewed Gediminas to find out more about his personal experience with Encore and his enthusiasm to be part of our global team. ... Read More

Since completing her apprenticeship Jessica is working for Encore as a Technical Events Manager

Apr 13 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

"On first impressions I was seen as a woman and so someone that doesn’t have a great knowledge about technology. However, I enjoy being able to prove people wrong." Jessica has been with Encore just over seven years now. We interviewed Jessica to find out more about her personal experience with Encore and her enthusiasm to be part of the team. ... Read More

Since completing his apprenticeship Bent is now working for Encore as a Technical Events Manager

Mar 17 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

"I particularly like the fact that young people get a chance here. They get a lot of responsibility quickly and can develop themselves in this way." Bent has been with Encore just over three years now. We interviewed Bent to find out more about his personal experience with Encore and his enthusiasm to stay with us in a permanent role since completing his training. ... Read More

Questions you need to ask your key meeting and event stakeholders

Mar 8 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

Moving forward, meeting and event professionals need to develop hybrid and virtual event strategies to complement their traditional in-person meeting and event strategy. It’s relatively new territory, but it doesn’t have to be a complex process. In fact, if you know the right questions to ask key meeting and event stakeholders, you can save you ...

Post-pandemic meetings and events: What does the future hold?

Feb 7 2022

Encore Research

Since the arrival of COVID-19, thousands of events have been postponed, cancelled, or moved to virtual platforms. While the vaccine has allowed many businesses to resume events and meetings as usual, breakthrough cases and the Omicron variant have continued to stall the ability for face-to-face encounters. So, what does all of this mean for the ...

Our Top 10 Highlights from CES 2022

Jan 24 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

January 2022 saw the in-person return of one of the most exciting technology symposiums, Consumer Electronics Show (CES). While there were notable last-minute exhibitor absences and 45k attendees vs the 170k that attended the 2020 show, a slightly subdued CES delivered an impressive lineup of tech that felt equal parts concept and market ready (per ...

Attendees on the fence? Here’s how to put them at ease

Jan 20 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

Most people thought the pandemic would end once vaccines became available. But variants of the COVID-19 virus still have the power to disrupt in-person events. If you’re organising an event with an in-person component, it’s essential to address your participants’ anxiety so they feel comfortable attending. Here are four things you can do to put ...

The Show is Going On … Safely

Jan 19 2022

Encore's Editorial Team

Delta. Omicron… It seems every time we turn on the news, there’s a new COVID-19 variant. So how safe is it to meet in-person? The answer is clearer than you might think. Would you believe that you are more likely to catch COVID-19 at your local supermarket than at a 500-person event? We’ve been working ...

Tips for Creating More Accessible Hybrid and Virtual Events

Sep 16 2021

Encore's Editorial Team

We tend to think of hybrid and virtual events as being easier for people with disabilities to attend than face-to-face events. However, hybrid and virtual platforms present their own challenges and potential barriers to enjoyment. That’s why, if you want to create truly inclusive online events, it can’t be an afterthought. “Start with your event ...