Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2024

A former event planner himself, he is a 2023 Smart Meetings Top Speaker. Resilience “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Kobe Bryant Bracken says Kobe Bryant’s outlook when it came to training and playing was infectious. When it comes to “becoming unstoppable,” as Bracken puts it, EQ is key.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

Janet Sperstad, CMP, faculty director, Event Management Business Solutions at Madison College, suggests planners ask themselves, “What can we do to support the speaker?” Sarah Michel of Velvet Chainsaw suggests that after paying for their time and transportation, it pays to invest a little more in training for the speaker.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-crafted speaker bio is a great way to create a strong first impression with event attendees and generate buzz. Keep reading to learn more about why speaker bios matter, discover how to write a bio for a conference, and view speaker bio examples that should give you a better idea about what a strong bio looks like.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Onsite consultants from its program Inclusion Works who specialize in disability inclusion can guide meeting and event professionals to ensure every attendee has the same access, comfort and inclusion when participating. We are further striving for event leaders and companies to recognize, respect and celebrate accessibility for everyone.”

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

We are confident that the festival will strengthen the collaborative spirit within the creative industry and push the boundaries of creativity through the diverse avenues for expression, learning, and training.” This year, Athar Festival will span two days, featuring two distinct content stages.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And today, the techie duo welcomes a very special guest who developed a brand management tool and mostly works with consulting firms and banks. Therefore, you can either police it or use it for training purposes,” he explains. Especially in the consulting world; that’s where we get the most feedback.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rising costs — for food and beverage, AV and production, and speakers/entertainment — are challenging planners who want to meet attendee expectations at their events. Use industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Prune the bush. Bring in a contractor.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. Thanks to her CMP designation, Dolecki says, “I am seen as a trusted advisor, consultant and credible resource for the association I work for. Make a plan and stay committed to your plan!”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week to take classes on everything from budgets and economic development to marketing and leadership as part of their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) training.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

inVOYAGE are delighted to announce the newest update to their Marbella program with the addition of professional Change agent and speaker Chris Hirst - previous CEO Havas Creative Group and author of the book “No Bullsh*t Leadership”. So why is there so much baggage around leadership? Because it's a multi-billion-dollar industry.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Corbin Ball, a leading event-technology consultant, deleted his 16-year-old Twitter account at the end of October, writing that Twitter, now X, has “gone off the rails” under owner Elon Musk’s leadership. After Slido was acquired in 2021, Holub cofounded Remote People, a consulting and training company for remote teams, based in the U.K.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The post EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Here are some of the speakers at the event: Tim Atkinson, Business Development – Communications Products and Services, EMEA, Google. Amy Wei, Group GM of International Train Tickets, Ctrip.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Brought to you by Moderator: Rhonda Payne, CAE CEO, Flock Theory Rhonda is an organizational and workforce development consultant and speaker with internationally recognized expertise in non-profit membership associations, education, DEI, and events. Discuss contextual action and communication plans in peer group breakouts.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2018

What also makes the conference unique is that it is intimate, there are not thousands and thousands of event profs at the conference allowing a setting that attendees can truly experience the conference and interact with even the biggest speakers! Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting ( @ILEALosAngeles ). ILEADenver Click To Tweet.

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Meet Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Expanded Speaker Management. Speaker management is now a critical area of virtual meetings. We have found to be paramount to the success of a session, the following are needed: Training. Speaker manuals. Speaker tech check protocols. Live event green rooms. Online technical assistance during the session.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Instead, using software that measures physiological reactions tied to the brain’s emotional state, Zak has consulted for clients ranging from the U.S. He also partnered with the professional services company Accenture to collect thousands of hours of neurological data measuring the effectiveness of their training programs.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 2, 2023

Howard is the Founder and CEO for the Event Leadership Institute, a leading provider of best-in-class training and education for the events industry through online, on-demand video professional development classes, interviews with industry leaders, white papers, webinars, and live events.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In her professional practice, nine out of 10 clients initially consult with her for help with speaking, but “the more that I can train my clients to become better listeners, they become better speakers,” she said. Listening is a skill. It’s not just a sense. Listening has to be intentional. You have to choose to do it.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One of the experts he interviewed is Sandra Bodin-Lerner , who teaches a listening course for undergrads, has a consulting practice, and is on the board of the International Listening Association (ILA). Stanier said it’s because we’re trained in school to think that our value is determined by the quality of our answers.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 7, 2022

Speakers and content. We're training our team members. We're using consultants. Limited Staff. Budget constraints. Technical complexities. Experience design. How are you addressing these concerns to successfully deliver virtual and hybrid events in 2022/2023? *. We're using agencies with expertise in these areas.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

And over the next three days, plenary session speakers and hotel executives shared the signs that the hotel industry overall, and group travel specifically, is getting back in the swing — with some juggling also required. Among other trends that speakers and Accor executives noted at the conference: Sustainability is no Longer an Option.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

Nick Borelli, an events industry marketing strategy consultant, and Dahlia El Gazzar, founder of DAHLIA+ Agency, discuss the value of AI-powered social-listening tools at a Convening Leaders 2023 session. Gain valuable insights on speakers. Similar to attendee sentiment, social listening can often go where speaker surveys can’t.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Healthcare: Assisting organizations in managing medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. Manufacturing: Assisting manufacturing companies in orchestrating product launches, trade shows, and customer training events. Is Cvent a CRM?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

The CEO, president, or owner is at least partially responsible for DEI at 36 percent of organizations, followed by volunteer employee groups (such as employee resource groups, ERGs) (15 percent), chief DEI officer (11 percent), COO (7 percent), CFO (5 percent), general counsel (4 percent), and outside consultant(s) (2 percent).

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 29, 2022

Look at year-over-year data to identify patterns and trends in attendees, vendors, exhibitors, and speakers (both positive and negative). ? Checklist for Building a Diverse Speaker Lineup. Speakers engage, educate, and entertain audiences, but attendees have to feel like they see themselves represented on stage.

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2020

There are people that find out that they’re really good at training other people” “And then Michael created this roadshow and then eventually an annual conference in the nineties”, he adds. It was just an open line, kind of like pro bono consulting. So do that” The Speakers At TSE And Catersource.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

☐ Train all team members and stakeholders on ESG and appoint an ESG leader to ensure follow-through and policy adherence. You can make hybrid and virtual events even more sustainable by making a few minor adjustments: ☐ Encourage attendees and speakers to be mindful of lighting to lower carbon-fueled energy consumption.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When the National Speakers Association (NSA) hosted a hybrid Winter Workshop earlier this year, it looked different than in years past. “We Which is the opposite tack that the National Speakers Association (NSA) took for its hybrid Winter Workshop, which took place early this year, Feb. Emcees Do Double Duty. “It

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

If your budget is limited, it can be a good idea to consult with your AV company before you have your heart set on an exact projection idea. Probably the entrance, bathrooms, buffet tables and speaker podiums. And for those that are more complex, start consulting with your AV company as soon as you are able.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

In her spare time, she enjoys fellowship with other believers in Jesus, experiencing the outdoors (camping and hiking), and the great indoors (HIIT and strength training). Rachel has been named a Top Event Marketer in North America by Eventible and has been a guest speaker on the Building Awesome Events podcast. LinkedIn | Twitter.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Train all team members and stakeholders on ESG and appoint an ESG leader to ensure follow-through and policy adherence. ? Encourage attendees and speakers to be mindful of lighting to lower carbon-fueled energy consumption. . ? Talk to attendees, sponsors, and speakers directly for anecdotal and direct feedback. ?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 16, 2022

Speakers and content. We're training our team members. We're using consultants. Limited Staff. Budget constraints. Technical complexities. Experience design. How are you addressing these concerns to successfully deliver virtual and hybrid events in 2022/2023? *. We're using agencies with expertise in these areas.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. 8 to 9—This annual conference unites the investor and entrepreneurial communities in the Mid-Atlantic region for panel sessions, keynote speakers, and networking. We’ll gather top-notch speakers and an awesome community eager to share a lot of knowledge. 12 to 17—Live!

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Prepare a strategy for communicating and coordinating with your speakers remotely.

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2019

In this episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will debate the pros and cons of using voice assistants at events. This is Will Curran from Endless Events, and I am joined by the lovely … Brandt Krueger: Brandt Krueger, from Event Technology Consulting.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

What’s more, Verified Market Research , a leading global research and consulting firm, expects the global events industry to bring in a whopping $2.194 trillion by 2028 — quite the uptick from the $887 billion the market commanded in 2020. of event organizers found it easier to find outstanding speakers for virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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