Event Tech
Cvent CONNECT Europe
Cvent , an events and hospitality technology provider , hosted its annual Cvent CONNECT Europe event in London , UK , 7-9 November at the Hilton Metropole
R eggie Aggarwal , CEO and founder of Cvent , delivered an opening keynote at the company ’ s big Cvent CONNECT Europe event in London , offering an “ optimistic outlook ” on the future of the events industry .
In his address , Aggarwal reflected on the strength of the meetings and events industry , coupled with the rapid digital transformation the industry continues to undergo . “ Technology adoption is accelerating at rates we haven ’ t seen before , enabling us to connect intentionally , purposefully and in a more measurable way ,” said Aggarwal .
Highlighting the importance of embracing technology to automate processes , integrate systems and collect data across the entire customer journey , Aggarwal discussed the power of digital tools to drive greater business outcomes . He also outlined the power of AI to supercharge these efforts .
Aggarwal concluded : “ The powerful intersection of people and technology is all around us , and it ’ s going to help all of us achieve our goals , especially with resource constraints and continued economic uncertainty .” Following Aggarwal ’ s rousing keynote , and two days of networking and content , Cvent announced the winners of the 2023 Cvent Excellence Awards .
The annual awards programme recognises event , marketing , and hospitality leaders from organisations who utilise Cvent ’ s tech offerings . According to Cvent , winners were selected from hundreds of submissions .
Finalists and winners were recognised at a live in-person gala event in London , UK , on 8 November at the Hilton Metropole . The event was also broadcast to an international virtual audience of industry professionals .
Cvent awards
Right : Reggie Aggarwal , CEO and founder of
Cvent
“ Each year , our Cvent Excellence Award nominees raise the bar and this year ’ s winners have embraced technology in innovative ways to take their organisations to the next level ,” said Patrick Smith , chief marketing officer at Cvent .
The 2023 winners are :
Meaningful Impact
• NASUWT , The Teachers ’ Union Outstanding Total Event Programme
• St . James ’ s Place Best In-Person Experience
• Cross Media Ltd . Best Hybrid Experience
• PKF International
Best Virtual Experience
• Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment ( IEMA )
Cvent Newcomer of the Year
• Upwork Cvent Partner of the Year
• Proske Cvent Advocate of the Year
• Joy Thomas | IQVIA The MICE Game Changer of the Year
• Starhotels MICE Sustainability Partner
• Hotel Pullman Paris Montparnasse Planners ’ Best Partner
• Leonardo Hotels
Transient Champion of the Year
• Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
Cvent Hospitality Advocate of the Year
• Deutsche Hospitality
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