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Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Community versus audience I began my first book with the research finding (and common observation) that people go to conferences to network and learn. As Kiesow illustrates for journalism, emphasizing community over audience also pays rich dividends for meeting attendees. Active learning occurs almost exclusively in community.
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The MICE Blog
JULY 27, 2022
One of the presentations that highly inspired me to think differently about event design took place in 2019 at the MICE Forum at ITB Berlin (Organised by VDVO ). The conference programme was designed to highlight the importance of the individual who is the centre of every live event.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Special events involve a mixture of entertainment, celebration, and raising money. While some may include impromptu participant involvement, they concentrate on creating a wonderful experience for attendees. Shortchange the time needed, and you and your attendees will be frustrated and unhappy. I thought you’d never ask.
The MICE Blog
MARCH 11, 2021
This new set of values brings significant opportunities for the gaming industry and events. Now, after one year of hosting and attending virtual events, the events industry is facing the challenge of how to engage attendees and combat ‘zoom fatigue.’ Why use gamification? The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M.,
Endless Events
JULY 27, 2018
Event networking can be both a fun and confusing experience. While people love making new friends, it can be awkward at times, especially if there’s no specific venue and time to network. Today’s favorites are all about how to make event networking better. Facebook Finds a New Event Rival in Pinterest.
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. But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage.
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