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SXSW Sydney announces speakers for the inaugural Sydney festival

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The post SXSW Sydney announces speakers for the inaugural Sydney festival appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The inaugural SXSW Sydney will comprise of 1000+ events, speakers and music acts, and has today revealed an unmissable line-up of headline speakers.

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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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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

Smart Meetings

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Virtual Event and Webinar Speaker Management and Prep: 7 Tips For Building Better Relationships

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You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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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.

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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. Atmospheric ash from the volcano canceled the flights of hundreds of thousands of travelers — including those of speakers scheduled to attend ESOT’s annual meeting in Rotterdam in mid-April.

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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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