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Why Collaborative Learning is the Future of Event-Networking

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We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. Re-imaging Networking Within the Context of Learning.

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

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Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138

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We believe braindates are the future of networking and you are going to want to incorporate them into your next event. We all want networking at our events to knock the socks off the participants, leaving them feeling richer for the experience, and braindates do just that. We do not think that networking is not relevant.

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Event Experts Talk Connection at CMP Advance

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Between enlightening presentations, sessions with expert panels and bustling networking receptions, the 200 CMPs in attendance—about 70% of them planners and 30% on the supplier side—left with a treasure trove of knowledge around today’s highest-stakes industry topics, plus a wealth of new connections.

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14 Fun and Engaging Virtual Event Networking Ideas To Foster Connections and Build Your Network

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The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. To help you get started, here are 14 fun and engaging virtual event networking ideas to help you make a lasting impression on your participants! Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts. .

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How Virtual Technology Can Future-proof Events

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Keeping visual and audio recordings of events, or live streaming them, is a great way to offer alternative methods for viewing event content without having to create new, virtual-specific talks, panels or seminars, while ensuring ticket sales aren’t heavily impacted. Take Networking Online. Digitize as Much as Possible.

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PCMA: The Largest Network for Meeting Planners – #EventIcons Episode 134

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Today on our iconic panel we are joined by Sherrif Karamat of PCMA and Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre. Our panel will discuss what key challenges the industry collectively faces. They have been around for decades and are constantly pushing the events industry forward.

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