Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Timekettles booth featured a Spanish speaker and an English speaker having a conversation in real time while their words were translated live. The company highlighted the capabilities of its latest product, W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds, which supports 40 languages in 93 accents.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

How to pivot gracefully when something happens to an expert on the way to the stage Youve curated the perfect speaker panel, confirmed your thought leaders and prepared for a dynamic discussionthen one of your panelists cancels. Read More : What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers Mind the details. So what now?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Her mother is a full-time wheelchair user who traveled and sometimes would show up as the keynote speaker, but not have a room available with an accessible shower. AV requirements can get pricey fast, as some speakers might not be able to hold a microphone or need assistance. “If

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? “When it comes to speaker support, I think there’s gotta be some change that happens in this next year”, says Will. How can we make their roles easier? And what sort of help can we provide?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2025

Another idea is to feature cross-generational panels where speakers from different age groups offer contrasting perspectives on key topics. Lisa Ryan, CSP, chief appreciation strategist at Grategy, is a keynote speaker, author and workplace culture expert specializing in engagement, connection and multigenerational dynamics.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Read More: Top Meeting Profs Share Stories of Gratitude Neen James , Luxury Expert, Author, Speaker and Coach I am so grateful that I have the luxury to do what I love, with people I love, in places I love. I strive to give back to those who have not had the privileges I’ve experienced and to uplift them.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Author, TEDx programmer, adventure seeker, speaker and proud father Joshua M. Read More: Meet the 2024 Platinum Choice Award Winners Meeting on Purpose Joshua M. Evans How do you take an event from a shared space to a shared purpose? Evans proposed focusing on perception.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Tools for Managing Speakers. The last tech stack tool Kyle wants to mention is a tool for managing event speakers. If the speaker could manage all of that information in one portal, you wouldn’t have to worry if it’s correct because that’s what the speaker submitted themselves,” Kyle explains. Tools for Managing Judges.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“What is the most creative way you have seen a speaker or a facilitator integrating audience engagement? “Similarly, speakers need to be storytellers. Speakers that open with a story capture attention so much more than speakers that open with a PowerPoint slide and data. Make it a two-way conversation.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

She noted the event will feature more than 200 speakers across 70 sessions and highlight expanded participation from high-growth markets including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By the end of the piece, you’ll learn the questions you can ask using audience engagement software that will help you gather honest opinions from attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers — and how you can use that data to measure success, identify areas of improvement, and ultimately enhance your overall event strategy.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We recently planned an international sales meeting for more than 500 people, including breakout training sessions, off-site social gatherings and expert speakers, in just four months. “We From an executive retreat for 12 to a global sales meeting for hundreds, we can help you put it on the calendar sooner than you might expect.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Speaker profile visits. Speakers logged in : number or %. Average speaker rating. Most/least bookmarked speakers. Event feed posts : number of likes and comments. Posts per discussion forum. Presenter KPIs. CFP (call for papers) received. Tradeshow KPIs.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail. Ideally, start your conference planning process 12-18 months in advance for large-scale conferences.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Speakers & Emcees. As with all types of events, speakers and emcees can cost as little as $500 or as much as $100,000 if you book a celebrity. Do not book more speakers than you absolutely need to give attendees quality. Keep in mind that hybrid events often require two emcees: one for virtual content and one for in-person.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Be sure to give your speakers the rundown on what they need to know for their presentations. Speakers – This one is very important!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Liz Chaney We deliberately chose a wide variety of speakers because we strongly believe that unless we hear different points of views, we will be trapped in our own little paradigms and that that could be very dangerous. How different?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

This should be separate from training for speakers. Read More: Smart Speakers Award Winners Getting the Most Out of Your Speaker Showcasing the speaker through a video feed creates a better, more personalized experience. Speaker timing is everything. Speaker timing is everything.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than 40 speakers and industry leaders were also expected to attend. We created everything for all general sessions and breakout content like opening videos, animated show looks and speaker title card animations, awards presentations, deck templates, plus voiceover and sponsor loops.” is to be prepared for anything.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Defining Sustainability The discussion began with a broad overview of what sustainability means to each speaker. Action Plan With so much to consider, as the speakers addressed, deciding where to get started is the most difficult part. She is also an FICP board member.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Despite this, the report makes clear that the availability of hybrid has saved many events from not having its original speakers. Seventy-three percent of respondents from the Americas reported added hybrid at the last minute to accommodate remote speakers and 60% reported adding hybrid at the last minute due to travel issues with attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. There are several ways to promote your brand at virtual events on Zoom: you can create branded virtual backgrounds or have the speaker mention it.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Our guest is Mark Herschberg , an MIT instructor, the author of The Career Toolkit , speaker, and CTO. “It starts with understanding the value that I deliver as a speaker.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Feel free to create your own content or explore the option of having a professional speaker produce a 5-10 minute segment, listed within the speaker’s contract if you’ve enlisted a keynote speaker. He is a featured speaker in Caesars Wellness Menu.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2025

We caught up with two of this year’s featured speakers, Latina entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and professional keynote speaker Michelle Poler and mental fitness executive coach, keynote speaker, author and self-confidence trainer Amy Yip for a preview of the transformation attendees can expect.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Find out more about Dr. Romie here: Brain Health Keynote Speaker | Dr. Romie (drromie.com) Curious if you have a Busy Brain? podcast Smart Meetings Vice President and Content Director JT Long chats with Dr. Romila “Romie” Mushtaq on what constitutes a Busy Brain and best practices to cure a Busy Brain.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2023

I was alone, I had a big speaker with me, and I would just go into the streets. People certainly can be engaged when they are sitting and observing a speaker, demonstration or performance, but their heart rates are low. The radical philosophy is to totally break the paradigm of the audience and the celebrity speaker.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

Dan Gingiss is an international keynote speaker and customer experience expert who believes that a remarkable experience is your best competitive advantage. Elevating events through Witty, Immersive, Shareable, Extraordinary, and Responsive elements ensures they will be remembered, talked about, and anticipated year after year.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re hosting a conference or workshop, your production folks can gather speakers’ PowerPoint slides and change the slides for you. If a speaker calls out sick or a once-in-a-lifetime storm knocks out the power at your venue, your event management company will work to make things okay. . They’re the ones who keep you moving.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On this episode of What One Thing Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Keynote Speaker and Author Ben Nemtin to discuss his storied accomplishments of creating a bucket list to attain his goals, finding purpose in life and his next big goal to go into space! Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Arthur Brooks Shares Insights at DIAC24 Arthur Brooks , a Harvard School of Business professor and known happiness expert, stepped in as the opening keynote speaker at Destinations International s Annual Conference (DIAC24) in Tampa Bay in July 2024. Is There a Formula for Happiness?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. Read More: State of Virtual Meeting Tools Attendees gather in an event space and meet sponsors, speakers and network with their community. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

Thats why we include speakers on negotiation, influence and professional development. And what can we borrow from best practices elsewhere? But none of that innovation means anything without strong leadership and foundational knowledge. Its all connected. SM Food has played a big role in this event. Where does sustainability factor into that?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You can see: The rating of each session on a scale of 1 to 5, How many attended the session, How many left the session halfway through, Sessions and speakers with the highest attendance levels, Which sessions sparked the most engagement (hands raised, Q&As, polls), How many times do attendees replay each session?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Author, pop-artist and 2023 Smart Speaker Shelley Brown vividly shared the importance of banishing “the shoulds” and embracing the fullness of our creative selves with energy and joy. Meanwhile, Rainmaking speaker Precious L.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Feature live interviews with speakers, entertainers and organizational leaders. Exclusive content could include private Q&As with speakers, pre-event workshops or live interviews not available to in-person attendees. Show virtual attendees a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning and producing a program.

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