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Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing

Velvet Chainsaw

In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. You may find low-hanging fruit recommendations by going through this exercise. C) Investors help activate the sponsorship through their pre- and post-conference marketing. Opportunities sell out.

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What True Learning Is at Participant-Centered Conferences

Velvet Chainsaw

Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. How much of your conference program is focused on learners?

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How a Simple Reflection Exercise Can Supercharge the Value of Your Meeting

Smart Meetings

Now, as face-to-face events return , we know that the days of old content delivery modes (think windowless conference rooms set theater style while audiences stare at a series of slides) are over. Turn a teaching mindset towards conference attendees. What kind of activities would respond to their learning style or lens on the world?

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Practicing Conference Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less And Better

Velvet Chainsaw

It’s hard for conference organizers to stick to planning the essential elements of their events. As a conference professional, it is your mission each day to keep your focus on the essential elements of your event for your customers’ sake. Some of essentialism’s guiding ideas apply well to business and conferences.

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The Tension Between Content And Process In Facilitated Conference Learning Experiences

Velvet Chainsaw

Have you ever attended a conference education session because of the presenter and not the content? (I We need more conference facilitated experiences where time flies, everyone present is involved in the work of their own learning and everyone has the opportunity to grow professionally. Content And Conferences.

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How Micro-stimulants Can Boost Conference Participant Wellness

Smart Meetings

Adding early morning running, yoga sessions or Tai Chi classes into conference agendas is becoming the norm. While separate training sessions are an excellent trend, exercise between and during conferences can be powerful additions. Screen-free zones have become popular at conferences. Create a Relaxing Off-Grid Zone.

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Handbook #1 – Finding The Right Event Management Platform

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Whether planning conferences, seminars, product launches, or even team-building retreats, the key to orchestrating seamless and impactful events often lies in the technology you use to manage them. Conducting a needs assessment exercise. There is not just one event management platform on the market.