Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

These days, wouldn’t it be great to run The Solution Room online? I’ve described in detail how to run The Solution Room at in-person meetings in my last two books: The Power of Participation & Event Crowdsourcing. Note that you won’t be able to do the dramatic before/after move comparisons online.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When executed correctly, event branding can help to establish a powerful connection between your brand and your target audience, building credibility and increasing brand recognition. In this article, we explore the importance of event branding and the impact it can have on your business’s success.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

An event isn’t just a one-time thing that begins when the spotlight shines and ends when attendees return home. Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. But it’s misleading because it does not address attendee privacy concerns. That means attendees must be informed about this in advance. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why. .”

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners. I’d argue that hiring me is the most effective and cost-effective way to improve any event.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Rather than spend more time delving into the complexities of defining event ROI (explore further at the Event ROI Institute ), suffice it to say that event ROI is an intricate attempt to measure value for event stakeholders. Who gets ROI at an event? Events have multiple stakeholders. Ideally, all of them!

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Instead, he challenges the time-honoured processes by which conferences and other business events have been designed for hundreds of years. A key component of a conference is networking, whereby attendees make informal contacts during breaks or social time, outside of the formal structure of the event. Citation Dowson, R.,

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Maritz Global Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The investment to design remarkable live event experiences is steep and getting steeper – not to mention the countless hours (and dollars) spent in hopes of acquiring new attendees. As time passes, event discoveries and connections start to fade away. Why Event Online Communities Matter – Especially in Today’s Busy World.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Wyss, Project Manager at Wasser-Agenda 21, who gave insights into the event design process. A total of 174 people took part in the event, including 54 online. Event format. Online event component. Sustainability initiatives at the event.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A. Zoom has rapidly become the dominant platform for online meetings.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 11, 2020

Webinar World, the event designed from webinerds to webinerds, has been in the hybrid game for years. The good folks at ON24 , the company behind the event, have long realized the importance webinars have in today’s marketing landscape. Head out to our article about elevating the experience to learn more!

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s so we can “certify” that we’ve educated attendees to some prescribed standard. We’re in danger of repeating the failed approaches of education in an online setting…” — Seth Godin , The revolution in online learning. But is that all our meetings should be about? Learning, not education.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. If you’re not subscribed to this blog’s updates, now is the time!

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

From another article about Global Meetings Industry Day, several data points point to highlight key trends in the industry. Among these is the news that event job growth outpaces the average rate by 4%, owing to the sheer number of meetings they serve (more than 5,000 each day!). Online Event Marketing Techniques.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 18, 2020

I’ve included links to the relevant Zoom tutorials and reference articles, when appropriate, in the following instructions. This will depend on: the number of attendees; the duration and scheduling of your conference; and. So the following barebones examples offer suggestions for online conferences with up to 100 attendees.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

Let’s set aside the significant issues of whether attendees can: safely travel to and from events; be housed safely; move around an event venue while safely maintaining social distancing; and. New tools for online connection. Especially when online meetings provide a reasonable substitute. be fed safely.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Ultimately, you can’t force adult attendee participation. When the coronavirus pandemic forced meetings online, I began to see more people avoiding session pair shares. Online, this takes too much time, and those without a partner suffer. Using trio share instead of pair share online. There are two reasons.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. So, how can we discover if anyone learned anything?

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies bombard me with offers to check out online meeting platforms. Butter is an online meeting platform that is designed to support the facilitation of great interactive meetings. Like just about every recently introduced online platform, its developers are continually updating it. (In The usual caveats.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 31, 2020

for Sessions , described in Chapter 26 of my book Event Crowdsourcing , is exactly what you’ll need for an in-person session. Or use this variant if you’re meeting online. And if someone brings bagpipes to your event , let’s dance the hornpipe! . So, please stop treating adults like children at conferences.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Like many attendees, I love to dance (when the music’s right). So attendees need somewhere to talk. I’ve been at too many event parties where loud music was inescapable. Many events do this— but few tell attendees they have the option!

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Last month, I staffed an online memorial service for E, a friend who died tragically, at age 42, of breast cancer. With over a hundred attendees, most listened as friends and family spoke. This universal fear is the reason the meeting industry continues to struggle with incorporating new experiences into events.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. If you’re not subscribed to this blog’s updates, now is the time!

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

Another key factor is the expected ratio of practitioners to suppliers at event sessions. If a minority of attendees are suppliers, it’s usually fairly easy to ensure constructive behavior in sessions. Recently I attended an online speed dating platform’s meeting industry event. No related posts.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 25, 2020

Any online shared document can be used for this. Here’s a template you can download and adapt for your event. Give your scribes the link to the shared online document in advance. Online, it’s harder to track who hasn’t yet shared without a little help. A shared Google Doc is an obvious choice.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3. Learn more: GTP 6.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. As usual, you get what you pay for.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 14, 2022

Conferences, whether in-person or online, are also potential arenas for conversations. Let’s give attendees the priceless gift of someone to tell it to at our events. Personal meetings like these, whether brief or extended, between good friends or strangers, are fundamental. Someone to tell it to at conferences.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. If you are planning to host a relatively large in-person event (i.e., Event management solution. Event logo. Event website.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career. We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article. Planning and budgeting.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. 5 mins: Scott shares some recent learnings from virtual events. 10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. Pre-empt attendee objections.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 13, 2016

The Chinese government runs a massive online censorship program. Why mention this on an event design blog? Well, the most effective aspect of China’s online censorship regime illustrates what happens when you don’t incorporate covenants into your meetings. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We know what our attendees want to learn about. At least half the sessions programmed at traditional conferences are not what attendees want. Mythodology: Event socials are a good way to meet people. Reality : People tend to stay with people they already know at event socials. Reality : No, you don’t.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 18, 2018

I’ll bet that even today, if you asked attendees what they remembered about the event, most would immediately recall the There Was No Coffee moment. We do not want events to be poorly planned and/or executed, because the inevitable result will be unhappy attendees and chaos of one kind or another.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 4, 2020

Providing downtime during any meeting is important , but it’s especially important to schedule breaks during online meetings. What happens if you don’t schedule breaks during online meetings. Obviously, there are times when online meeting participants need to take a break. Let’s explore this.

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PlannerWire

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Previously, I’ve described three major trends that make traditional conference formats obsolete: No longer knowing in advance what attendees want to learn ; The rise of online ; and. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. The massive change in how we learn what we need to know to do our jobs.

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