Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2019

Here’s an example of why I love conference facilitation and design. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Why I love conference facilitation and design appeared first on Conferences That Work. It’s an honor to work on a classic Conferences That. The notes at the. It is one.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Traditional conferences focus on a hodgepodge of pre-determined sessions punctuated with socials, surrounded by short welcomes and closings. Such conference designs treat openings and closings as perfunctory traditions, perhaps pumped up with a keynote or two, rather than key components of the conference design.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

An event planning conference! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! Event planning conferences are THE place to learn from influential people.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I’ve been attending conferences for over forty years. ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be. ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be. “…gets an award for most/best/most thoughtfully organized conference I think I’ve ever been to.”

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BizBash

JUNE 1, 2017

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 6, 2018

Ah, the ubiquitous conference one-hour lecture. As an example I’ll use a three-day conference I’m currently designing. Here are three session formats we’re using for the middle of the conference arc. In my experience, each of them is far more effective than a traditional conference lecture.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My Dutch friend and expert moderator, Jan Jaap In der Maur , recently shared an innovative format for an in-conference pitch competition he devised for the Conventa Crossover Conference , in Ljubljana, Slovenia: “There were also the Conventa Crossover Awards. given at EventCamp Twin Cities on September 9, 2010? If so, download.

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BizBash

JUNE 29, 2018

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BizBash

MARCH 28, 2018

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A number of our consulting clients have made social responsibility a cornerstone of their conference strategy — with the desire “to leave the host city better because we were there.” When you adopt a strategic objective like that for your conference, it leaves room for creativity in achieving that desired outcome. Choose Your Charity.

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BizBash

AUGUST 10, 2017

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Awarded to: PRA Orlando. So, PRA Orlando created a memorable experience. The post PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 18, 2020

Living in Orlando (not the happiest place in the world today) provides a close-up view of the horrific impact the pandemic is having on people and businesses in the live-event, hospitality and travel industries. Conference P&L analysis. Conference education development processes. Pricing strategies (registration or expo).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus. Tourism Cares partnered with IDEAS for Us and other volunteers to a local Orlando community garden. CSR continues in Orlando! FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Contingency plan, A, B & C: iStock Credit: Andrii Dodonov Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 11, 2017

Orlando is more than just fun and games. One of Orlando’s simulation-training facilities. Orlando has long been associated with magic, but that’s not the “tomorrowland” quality that has made it a Top 10 “American City of the Future,” ( fDi Magazine ). UCF Medical Facility at Lake Nona.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Tammy McCormick Tammy McCormick, Visit Orlando McCormick will serve as director of destination experience as Visit Orlando. She will now lead the Visit Orlando Destination Experience team to elevate engagement with clients and further enhance their customer experience as they plan an execute meetings and conferences in Orlando.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Covello said the idea for the event had been percolating in her mind after feeling disappointed by the lack of diversity both in conversation and representation at industry-related state conferences. Eventgoers kept the mood festive at Out & Equal’s 2023 Workplace Summit at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. The content and networking is invaluable, but what often sways a decision to attend is the conference location.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

George Aguel, Visit Orlando. In May, Visit Orlando announced that the destination became the first in the U.S. George Aguel, who celebrates his five-year anniversary heading up Visit Orlando in 2018, weighs in on what’s new and what’s next for the destination. to surpass 72 million visitors. Congratulations on a banner year!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Read More : Gen Z Meeting Professionals Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future Bleisure Travel Isn’t Going Anywhere Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort As evidenced by “shoulder night” bookings on Sundays and Thursdays, guests are adding days pre- and post-conference—a sign that blended travel is here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. The property offers 150 guest rooms and 2,500 sq. flexible meeting space between two meeting rooms.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Events & catering industries converge in Orlando for the Florida Sunshine Tour!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

The first day of the hospitality conference held at NYU earlier this week discussed the growing trend of returning to travel, at times exceeding pre-pandemic rates. Tisch Center of Hospitality in the NYU School of Professional Studies is the ideal host for a conference discussing today’s trends in the travel industry. Jonathan M.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 10, 2016

In less than three minutes, you can improve almost any conference session with pair share. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. More details can be found in Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation.). How do you use pair share? Share with everyone in the comments below! Sources for additional information.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. While Zoom is currently missing some functionality that would smooth the process flow, it’s already a viable platform for online peer conferences. The big picture.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Orlando, Florida. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Training associations how to create powerful and effective participant-driven and participation-rich conferences is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work: I love facilitating the learning that occurs, and the organization is then equipped with the process tools needed to transform their events.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Usually you can accuse a corporate marketing team of overselling things, but when it comes to Universal Orlando Resort’s “meeting enhancements” program, the opposite might be true. Then we were handed off to Barb Bowden, managing director of the Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando, which is made up of Sapphire Falls and Royal Pacific.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs. “We

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Designing Participation Into Your Meetings No, that’s not me up on the stage, and that’s not the kind of session I’ll be leading next Tuesday, May 22, at the MPI New England 2012 Northeast Education.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Union members in Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Sacramento and Detroit held a press conference on Monday, Nov. 21, to warn of potential strikes in Las Vegas and Orlando and labor disputes in other markets. workers at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando announced that they have voted to authorize a strike by 100%.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 10, 2017

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida.

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