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Back to the Future: Revisiting Event Planner Predictions From 2012

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One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In July 2022, NASA flight engineers Jessica Watkins (left) and Kjell Lindgren addressed International Space Station Research and Development conference attendees from aboard the space station.

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How Gratitude Made All the Difference for Event Leaders

Smart Meetings

Robert Strong , speaker, entertainer, author, “Amaze & Delight: Secrets to Creating Magic in Business” Gratitude Note: I deeply appreciate the metaphorical doors that have closed in front of me, the myriad ungranted opportunities in my life, and all of my career rejections. Just last week I received a referral thanks to a booking in 2012.

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edUcon 2024 Preview: ‘People Really Crave Connection’

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At a 2012 Ted Talk, Charlie Todd and Improv Everywhere planted a fake speaker whose PowerPoint presentation seemingly failed, with the multicolored “spinning ball of death” on screen instead of slides. A popular conference prank facilitated by Improv Everywhere is the surprise musical. That was a unifying moment.

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Crafting Corporate Events That Resonate with Gen Z

Endless Events

Gen Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012. Emphasize Experience and Connection Instead of planning a traditional speaker-and-audience setup, try something new for Gen Z. The oldest Zoomers (as they’re affectionately called) are 26, and the youngest are 11.

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The top educational meeting format

Conferences that Work

In contrast, that’s way ahead of their second choice: Professional speakers delivering presentations (58%). Smart conference producers incorporate participatory sessions into their events. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The top educational meeting format appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Any questions? Rethinking traditional Q&A

Conferences that Work

” at the end of a conference session? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Any questions? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Any questions? Rethinking traditional Q&A appeared first on Conferences That Work. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner.

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Number of Indigenous-led Startups Growing

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Indigenous speakers at Collision 2022 included Sheila North (from left), former MKO Grand Chief, Bunibonibee Cree Nation; Bobbie Racette, Virtual Gurus; Jacqueline Jennings, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners; and moderator Willow Fiddler. If we keep moving, where are we going to be in 150 years?”.

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