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The New Language of Events Spoken by Today’s Audiences

Convene by PCMA

Among the findings: For respondents in a group that Freeman identified as Next Gen Event Goers , aged 20 to 44, the terms “virtual” and “hybrid” had a negative connotation, compared to positive reactions for the terms “online” or “remote” attendance. Nobody will ever attend a hybrid event.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. And then just as luckily, it all came back up online,” he said.

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Revolutionizing Event Experiences with Virtual Reality: An Exploration of Innovative VR Ideas

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VR opens up a world of possibilities for creating immersive and engaging games and simulations that can be used for both entertainment and educational purposes. For instance, if the event is for educational purposes, infusing VR technology with lectures and seminars can be a powerful way to enhance the learning experience.

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What They’re Saying About Convening Leaders 2022 — Day 2

Convene by PCMA

PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 got into full swing Monday with a fun run, engaging keynote presentations from Ronan Farrow and Paul Galloway, educational sessions, and one big surprise — a few numbers by singer and dancer Paula Abdul. Online attendees demonstrated they were just as excited to reconnect as those attending in person.

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How To Leverage Your Virtual Corporate Events For Greater Results

Eventtia

The quintessential virtual event type, essentially a virtual conference, is the direct online translation of an in-person conference. Online training/education event. Educational/training events are fairly easy to translate into a virtual format since it’s mainly one-way. Online trade shows and exhibitions.

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Rethinking Early-Bird Pricing — and Other Time-Honored Registration Strategies

Convene by PCMA

When Maritz studied when 360,000 conference-goers registered for the same 30 trade shows (i.e., 90 show instances) spanning diverse industries over three years, what emerged is how COVID remains the events industry’s biggest plot twist. But perhaps it goes beyond that.

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36 Ways to Bolster Your Covid Contingency Plan

Smart Meetings

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Recent research by Aventri shows engagement is the No. Make sure your Covid contingency plan lays the groundwork for a compelling online experience. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Then along came Delta. Grow your audience.

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