Convene by PCMA

MARCH 4, 2024

Potential event attendees still enjoy meeting in person, but they want to make sure they go to the events that are right for them, said Monique Ruff-Bell, TED’s chief program and strategy officer. Your audience is saying] that instead of going to a dozen events, I’m going to pick three to five. Here’s what she had to say.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. One of the root causes for virtual attendees feeling a loss of connection and interest is a lack of physical participation throughout the experience.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

As an event organizer, it can be disheartening when your efforts to increase event engagement fail to meet your goal or when your carefully planned conference falls short of delivering the audience experience you envisioned. Plus, event organizer priorities have shifted accordingly, and a staggering 45% now prioritize attendee engagement.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. The bottom line is this: attendees in a Zoom call lack agency. Enhanced virtual audience engagement.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Your Clients and Attendees Probably Like Diversity Rhonda Monet Knowing your clientele is important. More importantly, those attending your event probably expect a certain level of diversity in their speakers. “If As planners, we are usually the ones able to convince our clients that it makes the most sense to have a diverse panel.”

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2021

Will, Thuy, and Nick revisit PCMA EduCon 2021 and share three different perspectives: one of a co-host, one of a virtual attendee, and one of an educated outside observer. ” Thuy was also a part of the PCMA EduCon 2021, as an attendee. ” She appreciates that Will gave shout-outs to the digital attendees while on the stage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether attendees want to be better at business, learn more about experience design or how to plan events that are kinder to our planet, they will find the personal and professional development they need. Attendees will learn the use cases and what it means for real people. Audiences can come and go and stay as long as they want.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. Of course, their marketing preferences are different.”

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2021

While attendees were a lot more forgiving last year, as we all learned the ropes of virtual events, the same can’t be expected today. No, no, no: as we enter a new age of events, where virtual will invariably remain a crucial part of what we do, audience expectations will continuously increase.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. The event was held on campus, at the Square building, where they held a panel discussion and a keynote with founders and a venture capital firm. Gallen There are about 1,500 rooms in the city of St. In this regard, St.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

But attendees’ expectations have changed a lot during the past few years. So, what exactly are you doing to keep audiences immersed in your events? You’ll get proven tips and tools to keep audience engagement high throughout your event and after the last session ends. As a result, attendees became more tech-savvy.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

Although the content of the conference is what should take center-stage, sometimes attendees need a helping hand to get over the line and engage with what’s being said. For instance, the on-stage branding should serve to remind attendees why they are there. Fabric panel gridwork. Enhancing staging with AV.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 26, 2021

It had world-class online entertainment by Drag Taste, prominent industry and non-industry speakers, with the headline speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. The attendees could test the many features the virtual and hybrid event platform Hubilo provides, including chats, polls, leaderboards, networking rooms and breakout rooms.

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

The September forum will have an extended selection of topics, more opportunities for attendees to exchange knowledge with each other through workshops and networking and on one day it will be open to the general public. Participants can expect a combination of keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions. Target audience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

You can get hyper-creative with custom floor plans and put your own spin on it, or have a map that helps attendees maneuver around an event as you would if it were in person,” Amy says. Managing speakers, volunteers, and attendees, while on a tight schedule. That allows me to focus on the best thing for our attendees.

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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2023

For event professionals, orchestrating gatherings goes beyond logistics and networking; it involves curating experiences that nurture the holistic wellbeing of attendees. With this in mind, let's delve into five effective ways to prioritize attendee wellbeing in your events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After two years of not meeting, companies and audiences may have different goals and expectations so conferences that were previously produced as simple iterations on the previous years’ event must now be reinvented whole cloth. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

While you can follow trends in events, there’s nothing quite like getting information directly from the source—your attendees. Only attendees can provide you with real insight. You don’t have to guess what your attendees want—they’ll be more than happy to tell you. Do they prefer panels over breakout sessions?

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Highlights included keynote speakers Adj. Professor, Deakin Business School, Lisa Ronson, and bestselling author, Sebastian Terry, alongside an ICCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel, two-day tradeshow, and many networking opportunities. AIME 2024 delivered a diverse entertainment program.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size. Ineffective Marketing and Promotion An event cannot succeed without attendees; people won’t come if they don’t know about the event or aren’t sufficiently persuaded of its value. Use this data to make informed improvements to future events.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this post, we’ll show you how lean events teams can use ChatGPT to improve event strategies and audience experiences to build better business outcomes. Identify the target audience: Identify the target audience for the event, such as small-scale ice cream makers, large-scale ice cream manufacturers, or industry professionals.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. Follow these pre-event webinar best practices to drum up excitement and drive registration for your next event: Identify your target audience. What are the goals of event attendees? What do they care about?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

I was thrilled to listen to his keynote, which was moderated by Cathy Song Novelli,SVP – Marketing & Communications at Hubilo, where he also took questions from the audience. As a serial entrepreneur and highly in-demand speaker, he experienced some of the most iconic events and organised his own. It’s something to think about.’.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind. Play to Your Strengths.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Cvent has shared the preliminary list of MICE associations and membership groups that will participate in The BIG Community Conversation panel on Thursday 6 October at the company’s annual conference; Cvent CONNECT Europe. The inaugural in-person awards ceremony will also be broadcast live to a virtual audience across Europe.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 13, 2023

Screengrab) As your audience continues to expect accessibility and flexibility, digital events aren’t going to fade away any time soon. That content still holds significant value, and it will pay dividends if captured and repackaged into new digital products for audiences to consume later. Focus on exhibitors and sponsors.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 30, 2023

Some panels at IAPCO 2022 blended speakers who were physically at the meeting with remote panelists. Atmospheric ash from the volcano canceled the flights of hundreds of thousands of travelers — including those of speakers scheduled to attend ESOT’s annual meeting in Rotterdam in mid-April.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Equipped with a 360-degree set that allows for wider camera movements and angles, AUX Media’s setup allows Tan and her team to instantaneously change a backdrop for not only dramatic effect, but also to create a setting that feels more realistic and captivating to both the speaker on stage and the viewer tuning in from home.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Body The body elaborates on the introduction, offering more depth on event specifics, background, speakers, activities, and any unique aspects of the event that make it compelling. While writing a headline, use dynamic verbs, highlight unique elements, and keep your audience top of mind.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2022

Each year the SXSW experience brings attendees surprise, delight, creativity, and fun — not to mention music and provocative discussions. Talk to your audience to increase your relevance — SX curates a monthly email that is sent throughout the year. The very first keynote speaker SX announced was the head of Planned Parenthood.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 12, 2021

This creative, human-centered approach ensures that your attendees get the most out of your event, and that they remember it long after it’s over. Lauren believes the title humanizes events more, and speaks to the attendee-centric design everyone is seeking. Attendees and Personas. I’m seeing a lot more of that role,” she says.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 4, 2022

An attendee at Convening Leaders 2022 speaks during a session. The journal’s scientific research publishing company introduced a code of conduct for the approximately 30 events it organizes, which included commitments against holding sessions with manels — all-male panels — and all-male organizing committees. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2022

Which is exactly the sense I had sitting in the audience at Caesars Forum in January when PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 emcee Holly Ransom spoke from the stage to closing keynote speaker Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. We’re robbing audiences of that, I believe, when we are simply accepting a webcam,” Dorcas said.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When you’re promoting an event , you need to make sure you create an eye-catching, engaging announcement email to attract as many attendees as you can. Key takeaway: Know who your audience is and what they want to see. 2: Speaker announcement template Subject Line: Meet the speakers for [Event]!

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And when nobody knows, don’t be surprised to learn you have zero attendees. While you’re at it, why not use referral marketing to drum up attendees? Yes — word-of-mouth marketing , or referrals, is an effective way of getting more attendees to your event. Mobilize Audience via Competitions. Hire Influential Speakers.

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