Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2019

What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? I invented the format by accident 26 years ago when there were no expert speakers to invite for a conference on administrative computing issues in small schools. I asked people, “If this conference could be amazing for you, what would it be about?”

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Conferences that Work

JULY 8, 2019

I’ve explained the importance of curved seating and large circle sets in detail in my book The Power of Participation (Chapter 13), so I won’t reiterate its value here. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Squaring the circle: creating room sets for connection appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

That is really what changed it for me in 2014” “In 2014, I hit rock bottom and ended up in the emergency room the night before”, she continues. “At that time, our biggest conference client, the night before that conference, I ended up in the hospital.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 25, 2016

I guarantee you will learn many new great ideas about conference panels from this Blab of my Thursday chat with the wonderful Kristin Arnold. With many thanks to Kristin and our viewers (especially Kiki L’Italien who contributed mightily) I now offer you the AMA About Conference Panels annotated time-line. 1:30] Using sli.do

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 23, 2023

” — Barbara Kingsolver , The Moral Universe: Barbara Kingsolver On Writing, Politics, And Human Nature, interview by Jeanne Supin, March 2014 This is the same tension that plays out between association staff and membership wants and needs. I’ve seen many examples of associations’ tails wagging their memberships’ dog.,

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

PRSA conference participants capped off the event with an immersive experience at Garver Feed Mill, where local food and drink purveyors offered a taste of Madison. For the PRSA conference audience of tourism and travel writers, getting that sense of a host destination is part of the reason why they attend in the first place.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

That’s why we’re going to jump in and explore the potential virtual participation has for the event industry, from small conferences through to live sporting events. To start with, it gives you easier access to top speakers who are often booked out. You can see the benefits of holding a conference with virtual attendance are clear.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. Choose Chicago (@ChooseChicago) December 28, 2014. casesmc pic.twitter.com/o3A6ZcPJ7E — Christine Tempesta (@ctempesta) November 7, 2014. BizBash Live (@BizBashLive) October 28, 2014. Who’s with me?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19. In the meantime, conferences can continue to take place in Rupp Arena and most of the existing convention center. Expansion of Lexington Convention Center has been a long time coming. of pre-function space.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

It’s also known as engagement marketing, live marketing or participation marketing, and is often lumped into event marketing—even if it’s a far-cry away from traditional conferences. Smirnoff Comic Book Party. Smirnoff decided to create a comic book-themed industry party, inviting guests to entire a whole different world.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

And in 2014, the Vatican recommended that sermons be limited to eight minutes or less ! While people joke about the length of boring sermons, contrast this relative brevity to modern conferences, where speakers typically speak for an hour. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Keep ’em moving!

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 7, 2014

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) New Delhi office, at least four large wedding groups with more than 1,500 guests have either already visited or confirmed their trips to Thailand between May and September 2014. The TAT said it is now expecting 1.07m Indian visitors in 2014. An Indian wedding in Hua Hin.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

This is evident from statistics which show that the amount of exhibition space booked at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (BIECC) grew 19% in 2012 (compared to 1.6 The Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) has reported mammoth 116% hike in the number of exhibitions and conferences staged.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) hosted a record number of events in 2014. And 2015 looks set to be another busy year for KLCC, which has already been booked for a series of major events. The post Record breaking year for KLCC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. The MPI World Education Congress offers a CMP Boot Camp prior to the official start of the conference in July/August; highly recommended! Read the books and know the vocabulary! For those of you who don’t already know, that’s Certified Meeting Professional.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. The MPI World Education Congress offers a CMP Boot Camp prior to the official start of the conference in July/August; highly recommended! Read the books and know the vocabulary! For those of you who don’t already know, that’s Certified Meeting Professional.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage , adopted on October 17, 2003, by the 32nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO. billion of the previous programme (2014-2020). Honoring cultural identities bridges the gap between different social groups.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

What makes attending conferences worthwhile? As I described in Conferences That Work , the two most common reasons for attending conferences are to learn useful things and make useful connections. But there are numerous other ways that conferences provide value to stakeholders. Complicated problems.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 26, 2023

A June 2023 conference gave me a perfect opportunity to use one of my facilitation tools: Reminders, Sparks, Questions, Puzzles (RSQP). My 2014 post on RSQP gives a clear example of how it works (and my book Event Crowdsourcing includes full details) so I won’t repeat myself here. Two significant differences 1.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2024. Conferences: Both IRL and virtual conferences powered by virtual event software are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C and B2B events. We’ve done all the work for you!

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. Additionally, Tripleseat provides features for online booking, guest management, and direct communication between venues and clients.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 29, 2023

The Neon Museum Source : Las Vegas Review-Journal Location: Cultural Corridor Coalition Capacity: 150-750 More info: www.neonmuseum.org Venue Note: The Neon Museum isn’t accepting any additional events for 2023 but is booking events for 2024. Visit The Vendry , Bizzabo’s venue partner, to find more Las Vegas conference venues!

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Recently, so-called Personal Kanban has become popular, and I’ve been using a modified version since 2014. So I have a Brattleboro list (for things to do when I go into town), a Boston list (for when I am at our apartment there), a Book 3 list (for tasks remaining before I publish my next book) and lists for current client projects.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

In his book, “The Yosemite” Muir wrote this stunning description of California’s enduring charms: “Looking eastward from the summit of Pacheco Pass one shining morning, a landscape was displayed that after all my wanderings still appears as the most beautiful I have ever beheld. Planet-friendly Venues.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

In his book, “The Yosemite” Muir wrote this stunning description of California’s enduring charms: “Looking eastward from the summit of Pacheco Pass one shining morning, a landscape was displayed that after all my wanderings still appears as the most beautiful I have ever beheld. Planet-friendly Venues.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

The company specializes in developing event management solutions for B2B conferences. Since its inception in 2014, Eventtia has been at the forefront of innovation, offering an all-encompassing event management platform and API services to digitize, execute, and measure large-scale events for globally recognized brands.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In this video, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, the 2014 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking, talks about the crucial body language you must have to close the sale. 10 of the Best Sales Books to Read in 2021 | Knowledge Enthusiast. What better way that read some of the best sales books around?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The company focuses on defining the future of events by providing event software tailored for B2B conferences. Industry Niche and Scope Bizzabo specializes in the event management industry, with a specific focus on B2B conferences and events. It caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 enterprises.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

So January 2014, just two years later was the other kind of bombshell announcement when Goldman Sachs announced that they were going to acquire PSAV. Brandt Krueger: So that was 2014. 2014 so two years later. We were just talking with a bunch of those guys up in Edmonton for the Go West Conference. So it was 2012.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The company’s comprehensive suite of tools and features addresses the needs of various event types, from small gatherings to large-scale conferences and exhibitions. As stated on its website, Bizzabo’s main mission is to define the future of events, providing event software for B2B conferences.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The company’s comprehensive suite of tools and features addresses the needs of various event types, from small gatherings to large-scale conferences and exhibitions. As stated on its website, Bizzabo’s main mission is to define the future of events, providing event software for B2B conferences.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Since 2014, world-renowned brands have used Eventtia’s all-in-one event management platform and API services to digitize, execute, and measure their events on a large scale. As stated on its website, Bizzabo’s main mission is to define the future of events, providing event software for B2B conferences.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Jared Easley is a cofounder and co-organizer of Podcast Movement , the world’s largest international conference and trade show for the podcast industry. Grace Oggudah is an events coordinator with more than 20 years of experience planning private parties, conferences, and social and charitable events in the UK, USA, and Kenya.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Since 2014, world-renowned brands have used Eventtia’s all-in-one event management platform and API services to digitize, execute, and measure their events on a large scale. As stated on its website, Bizzabo’s main mission is to define the future of events, providing event software for B2B conferences.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 20, 2020

Among those who returned their bookings to Europe at the height of the Gulf War were American movie stars Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Sylvester Stallone, and others. They saw a drastic drop in guest arrivals as a large number of package tours, business trips, and conferences were canceled. Analysts offer several possible scenarios.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

We don’t usually think about the learning models we employ during conference sessions, and I believe our events would be better if we did. Conventional conferences assume a ready supply of experts to whom we listen while they cover the learning that has been advertised at their sessions. Image attribution: Flickr user chiotsrun.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Journalist Ronan Farrow, shown here in the HBO documentary based on his bestselling book Catch and Kill, told the CL22 audience Monday that events can “change the world for the better.” (HBO). Recent conferences like COP26 “have had to adopt hybrid in-person and virtual approaches,” he said. “You

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