Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

All quotes are from the article “ Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic “ in the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. Conferences are an important learning and support resource for early career scientists.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Networking opportunities Networking and making new connections are two of the biggest reasons why people choose to attend conferences. Here are 8 different examples: Conferences typically bring together a minimum of a hundred people to explore a topic or theme over the course of a few days. when they’re held in person.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. For our first hybrid event, we streamed conference sessions live to a virtual audience and hosted a virtual expo where attendees could book 1:1 video meetings with exhibitors. We repackaged content from our past conferences, webinars, and podcasts. In-Person Niche Conference.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 9, 2022

You need to think about who your audience is, what speakers you’ll have, how you keep your attendees engaged, and how you’ll host the live and virtual components of the event. With an in-person event, your audience is limited to only those who can travel to your event’s location. There’s a lot to consider when planning a hybrid event.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. There’s no silver bullet for determining ahead of time if a conference sponsorship or trade show exhibit will be "the one" for your company, but there are some very tried-and-true questions to ask before you commit the budget.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Meeting planners are under a lot of stress because right now it’s not about getting one thing — the in-person conference — right. As for pricing sponsorships: This appears to be the Wild, Wild West right now. You don’t have that flexibility — something everyone needs these days— when you travel to a conference.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Discover best practices for launching a virtual conference, engaging your audience, and more. 2020 was the year of virtual conferences. We predict that event marketers will be leveraging virtual conferences as part of a larger hybrid event strategy. Let’s get started!

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. What better way to start the year than filling out your calendar with event planning conferences for 2024? These conferences range in size, location, and focus, but each is an excellent opportunity to gain new insights, make new friends, and hone your skills.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

But more recently, the format has expanded to include seminars, trade shows, career fairs, conferences, and more. By offering virtual options, organizers can limit food waste and travel, reducing the event’s carbon footprint while serving larger audiences. In this way, hybrid events also unlock new sponsorship opportunities.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel. Internal Events.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

As a result, the one thing we can all agree upon is that a great virtual event must be more than a glorified Zoom conference! The EventMobi end-to-end platform has everything you need to promote your event, sell tickets, manage speakers and content, host and monetize engaging live events, and measure your event success.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel. Internal Events.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel. Internal Events.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Assemble a studio with branded backdrops to make your conference look professional. During your conference, it may be wise to include an emcee to help attendees navigate your platforms and to further explain the conference themes. This is an opportunity to get even more creative with your sponsorship packages!

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 11, 2023

Your event page could feature a registration form, FAQ, information on event speakers , programming schedule, code of conduct, travel information, and more. Your event website can include: Travel details for in person events Your code of conduct Speaker bios Detailed schedules Links to your event app Video components And more!

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Marcella Farman-Dietz, executive event consultant for Medialink, joined Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, to discuss a sample event budget for a one-day business summit and reception for 400 attendees at a hotel conference center in NYC. They’re also a sponsorship opportunity. #7: 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

It enables attendees and speakers to choose how they wish to participate in the event – by visiting the physical venue or simply checking in through their devices. Travelling also continues to be a major constraint when it comes to attending physical events. What is a hybrid event? Create personalised experiences.

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Socio Events

MARCH 20, 2020

Instead of cancelling or postponing, many organizers are planning virtual events and conferences. All attendees, sponsors, and speakers use event technology to join the online environment, instead of being in a central, physical location. The Benefits of Virtual Events & Conferences. And that’s ok.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 15, 2021

I am a business event strategist and technologist based in Asia, helping our corporate clients, associations and government agencies such as International Telecommunication Union under the United Nations to produce and execute conferences and events.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In July 2022, NASA flight engineers Jessica Watkins (left) and Kjell Lindgren addressed International Space Station Research and Development conference attendees from aboard the space station.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In the current scenario, travel restrictions have gradually loosened, but safety concerns remain. Offering greater flexibility in execution, it offers an increased return on investments plus improved sponsorship opportunities. People attend conferences to build real connections through networking opportunities. Content is king.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

With input from the likes of Showcase AVi, Conference Compass, Hubs 101, Exposure Analytics and Eventscase, we look at how ‘texpertise’ can help organisers foster the very best response from the show floor. In the past, hybrid in particular was associated with the audience members, now it’s the speakers.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. Sponsorship: A Way to Support Lower Ticket Costs.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Is there a solution for putting an end to fake and predatory conferences? Be a speaker. Sounds like traditional association conferences’ calls for subject matter experts. That is to say, fraudulent conferences exist, and they are becoming a real problem for the meetings industry.”. Cover Illustration by Ollanski).

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Whether you are new to conference management or just starting out, as you prepare for your next conference it's always a good idea to step outside your box and explore what's changed. Not surprisingly conferences have played a big part in my responsibilities over the years. Been there Done that!

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TicketBud

JUNE 7, 2019

With Gerry Brooks from Celebrate Educators Overview In this episode we talk to social media star, event speaker and elementary school principal Gerry Brooks. We invited Gerry to the podcast to talk about his rise to internet stardom and what it’s like to be both the talent and the event organizer for a traveling one man show.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Also, consider travel and accommodation costs. For virtual events, you can skip this.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Is it a one-day conference, or a multi-day convention? Before moving forward, it’s best to have a complete budget you can use to estimate potential ROI from ticket sales and sponsorships. Also, think about sponsorships. Plan speakers, panelists, and entertainment. Secure sponsorships. VIP tickets? You’re not alone.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

PHILLY FLOWER SHOW SAYS SPONSORSHIP IS IN BLOOM The195-year-old PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a floral spectacle that lures a range of sponsors to the Pennsylvania Convention Center every March for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s chief fundraiser. ” And the airport traffic. And the security lines. And the… –R.B.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? You planned a spectacular event.

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GEVME

APRIL 18, 2021

Virtual events have led to a decrease in the cost of travel and lodging. Virtual conferences Virtual job fairs Virtual Trade shows Online workshops Webinars Virtual fundraisers Live stream. A virtual event is budget-friendly, but it also helps reduce any impact on the environment caused due to travelling of many people together.

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

When you reduce the amount of people coming to the in-person meeting,” Johnsen says, “that can also reduce the food, beverage and travel costs.” If it’s just a small meeting, you can have participants bring their own laptops and arrange them around a conference table.” A hybrid meeting doesn’t have to be complex.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

conferences. virtual conferences and trade shows. customer conferences. Do you have potential people from outside the state or country interested in attending your event but cannot due to travel costs? There are several factors to be kept in mind before hosting hybrid conferences. Increased Sponsorship Value.

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Eventmobi

MAY 26, 2020

Some features of your event technology that you may already be familiar with can actually be leveraged to showcase your sponsors and exhibitors, and add value to the sponsorship packages you are creating. Create custom backgrounds with your sponsor’s logo that can be used by hosts and speakers during their session.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. 6 months before the event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Offer event sponsorships and contra deals. These brands may charge a big price tag for that sponsorship deal. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag. Say there’s an international event speaker that will guarantee those registrations come rolling in.

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