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Stop networking at meetings

Conferences that Work

It’s time to stop networking at meetings. Rather, I’m going to explain why using the term “networking” for all occasions when attendees get to talk with one another subtly directs attention away from can be the most valuable outcome of well-designed meetings: connecting with others. No related posts.

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Success Story: Branded Event Design in Houston

Blue Spark Event Design

Client Objective: Craft an exclusive branded event design centered around the launching a new marketing message. This event design was meticulously designed for a masculine audience, offering them valuable networking opportunities alongside unforgettable live music performances.

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Teaming Up to Learn Something Might Be The Key to Networking at Events

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Learning and Growing: Why Collaborative Learning is the Future of Event-Networking. Virtual Events: How to Use AR and VR At Your Events. Event Design: 21 Creative Ideas for Corporate Stage Design. ? After you plan out your stage design, start planning your scenic design.

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Embrace Event Design to Satisfy All Stakeholders

ITA Group

Embrace Event Design to Satisfy All Stakeholders. In today’s experience economy, event professionals are in a similar situation. Now that being present has taken on many new dimensions with evolving virtual and hybrid technologies, attendees expect more immersive, participatory and authentic event experiences.

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13 Networking Activities for Your Next Corporate Event

Eventbrite

Come to the rescue with these corporate icebreakers and networking activities that will build connections among attendees. Don’t let attendees talk about the weather.

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The “Why” Is the Most Important Aspect Of Event Design

Maritz Global Events

“Great experience design is rooted in empathy,” according to Tim Simpson , brand & engagement strategist at Maritz Global Events (MGE). Event Design Comes Down to 4 Attendee Types. Understanding and delivering on what that mix is at the persona or even individual level will add great value to your event design.

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5 Ways to Build Community Loyalty

Smart Meetings

Here are a few examples: Allow attendees to select tracks to plan their time on site — from keynotes, and breakout sessions, to networking, food and beverage, and other engaging experiences and activities. Consider matching up first-timers with “veteran event attendees” to help the first timers get the most out of their experience.

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