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Delivering Maximum Impact to Remote Attendees

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More often, livestreaming is done for a keynote address, certain panel discussions, and other compelling segments. Pro tip: Discuss the nature of the content and the desired remote audience with your livestreaming team to determine the best approach for how to serve the event to the world in a compelling way.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

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West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby shared success stories from a targeted message to remote workers looking for an affordable, outdoorsy lifestyle. Global All-Star panel agreed that creative, intentional tourism management can be a source for good. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) July 20, 2022.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion. This misstep often takes the form of a panel discussion. “A A panel is not a two-way conversation,” Lathan says, adding that many attendees are seeking networking opportunities at events. “If

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The Return to Innovation Is On the Horizon

Smart Meetings

You can upload floor maps, customize layouts, and brand your event from the admin panel. Live-action holographic on-site customer service is rising in popularity, and beaming in remote executives for on-stage interactions looks sharper than ever before. The platform allows attendees to see accurate directions based on their location.

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How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

Freeman found that 73% of attendees want to experience demos, while 53% want structured sessions in a classroom or with a speaker or panel. Holsinger suggested that meeting planners will want remote work to continue to elevate the attendees’ desire to experience in-person engagement. Save everything else for online.

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Breaking Through the Mindset of Digital vs. In-person Events

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Some panels at IAPCO 2022 blended speakers who were physically at the meeting with remote panelists. Neha Shukla, an 18-year-old inventor and author, appeared remotely at IAPCO 2022. This is the first in a series of stories from the January/February issue of Convene.

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