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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

ADMEI

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Building Connections Expand your network.

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10 Event Networking Ideas That Work

Smart Meetings

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Speed Networking While matching software is available to identify attendees with the same interests, this option doesn’t have to be tech-intensive. For example, perhaps you choose the number of years attendees have attended the conference.

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Engagement & Networking At Events With Mark Herschberg!

Endless Events

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. While he is not in the events industry bubble, he nonetheless knows a lot about events and conferences. ” He says that he’s never been that excited by conferences.

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Ignite Your Networking Game with These Innovative Corporate Event Ideas

Traveler's Q

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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Event Case Theory: MGMA’s Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

It didn’t always go by the name Leaders Conference. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual 2023 conference at Nashville’s Music City Center with a change in how it approaches the in-person event. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections

Endless Events

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers.

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

Endless Events

No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. For most people, unstructured networking events are intimidating. Consider, instead, of offering networking games.