PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Let’s focus on speaker prep. Other than one-on-one coaching, session-planning calls can be the most effective way to prepare speakers. Yet all of these details can be provided on a speaker portal, via FAQs, emails, or instructional video. Having someone who is there to help sends a strong message. Rookie — first timer.

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Attendease

JANUARY 5, 2021

Thankfully, you can achieve this by doing breathing exercises and stretches throughout the day. Pain Free Working suggests some simple stretching exercises , including shoulder rotations, which help relieve stress, and arm stretches, which relieve pressure off of your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and elbows. Check your tech.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Among the many that make a lasting impression are workshops, practical exercises, and multisensory events. This commitment means showcasing a wide spectrum of speakers, selecting locations that are gender-neutral and accessible, and streamlining entry requirements for all.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Body & Brain offers wellness enhancement programs for conferences in the form of speakers, classes, icebreakers and team-building exercises. That could look like tapping, deep-breathing exercises, guided meditation or DahnMuDo , a Korean version of Tai Chi that translates to “the way of limitless energy.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Read some suggested prompts for meditation exercises here. Produce Wellness Content to Consume On Demand Exercise has been shown to improve mental health and well-being, but not everyone is going to be excited or willing to attend the 6:30 a.m. He is a featured speaker in Caesars Wellness Menu.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? I am spending more time outdoors exercising and walking my dog. Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. Those companies know that speakers are their most precious resource to help make a meeting or an event a success.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

This alignment consists of “non-negotiable amplifications that are universally exercised through knowledge, ownership and energization.” Consulting services at client companies and keynote speakers are also on offer. Prioritize Company Culture : The Ritz-Carlton credits its success to “global alignment to our cultural pillars.”

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Attendease

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Exercises to connect you with your body. It contains worksheets and exercises that can help you recover from work burnout, manage your frustration, and learn how to relax. The New York times provides a hub of information around wellness topics like therapy, meditation, happiness and exercise. Mindfulness exercises.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

What happens to the event should the keynote speaker fall ill, if someone collapses with chest pain, there is an outbreak of food poisoning, coats and bags are stolen from the coat check, or a group of demonstrators arrive? Exercises can be completed through conferences, drills and tabletop exercises.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 4, 2019

Then advisors, volunteers and staff review applications to select the content and speakers for their event. It indicates the structured activities, exercises, methods, tools and formats used. What are the steps we need to take to transition experts from speakers to facilitators? Process refers to how the content is discussed.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth. Also offered was a workshop called, “The Artful Conversation.”

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Not every meeting has to revolve around words of wisdom delivered from a keynote speaker behind a podium at the front of a room. Meetings have included keynote speakers for the last 20 years, let’s try something new to better engage today’s audiences,” Wigston says. Doing creates understanding,” Wigston says. “It Like this content?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 19, 2022

This mental exercise is foundational to creating a great guest experience. First, we welcomed the VVIPs, who were incentivized to come early with a free breakfast program including keynote speaker to kick off the day. It allows you to identify things that may feel obvious, but can easily be overlooked in the event design process.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

An Inclusive Center Stage Marsha Flanagan The planning committee for Women’s Leadership Forum was intentional about the mix of speakers and topics based on feedback from previous events and pre-work surveys that pointed to conflicted feelings about self-care as a roadblock for many. To transform my life, I must guide my mind,” she said.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 9, 2018

award-winning writer and speaker shares his top tips and tools for meeting and event planners to be creative. Techniques and exercises to ignite creativity. Award-winning writer and speaker, Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Get ready to reignite your creativity. Guest Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., LISTEN TO THE SHOW.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

The number of speakers at live events is constrained by travel and location, and while online events offer a solution to that problem, that doesn’t mean you should flood your event with too many speakers. Borrow Bonding Exercises from the Ballroom. Choose quality over quantity. Make a Profit. Let your imagination be your guide.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Cassetta shared life and leadership lessons during a virtual Smart Woman sessions Smart Woman members all across America tuned in for a Smart Woman virtual session to hear martial artist and keynote speaker Jenn Cassetta speak about her journey toward “badassery.” Cassetta will be speaking at Smart Woman Summit on Aug.

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Coterie Spark

MARCH 6, 2023

Will they feel closer to coworkers after your team-building exercises? Leave them wanting more After you decide an event or speaker is too important to drop, you still want to think about how long each segment should last. You want to have to kick people out of the room so it can be prepped for the next speaker.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The speakers shared their own definitions of wellness. Yet, during the pandemic lockdown, he found that although he had all the time in the world to exercise and eat well, consistently, his mental health was at a low. The speakers all established the common understanding that meeting professionals must take care of themselves.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. From speaker series to hands-on workshops, these ideas for educational events build critical skills, inspire innovation, and support professional development.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 22, 2022

There might be food and beverage issues, speaker cancellations, or even natural disasters or emergencies, but if you develop a plan, you’ll be able to guarantee the best possible outcome in any situation. You’ll also find that by completing this exercise, new creative solutions and event ideas will bubble to the surface.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Parr, AGU’s senior vice president, meetings and learning, told Convene that her first thought was that they were out to harm the speaker. Back when I ran my first conference, I never had to think about someone attacking [the speaker] or jumping on stage,” Parr said. “I Samuel Thomas Jr. I never, ever, considered those things.”

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Many conference speakers returned to lead case study sessions. ’ We brought back several popular speakers for encore showings of their sessions. They were instructed to stop the recording every 10 to 15 minutes to lead group exercises or discussions. We repackaged content from our past conferences, webinars, and podcasts.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 26, 2021

There’s usually an overarching theme or mantra baked into the event, keynote speakers, awards, team building exercises, dining, drinks, and enough in-person networking so that everyone can hit the ground running the very next day. Think BIG for SKO speakers or cameos. The outdoors and exercise will do that every time! . .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. 4: Pre-empt Travel Issues Monitoring where keynote speakers and other event VIPs are traveling from will help you prepare if they are not able to make it due to the weather. It’s important to also communicate with attendees remotely.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While workshops provide a hands-on environment, seminars offer a more structured format that might include keynote speakers and panel discussions. To encourage camaraderie and collaboration, companies might host different types of business networking events, including team-building exercises, product demonstrations, or awards ceremonies.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The cafe concept is based on “exercise for payment”, where visitors can pay for their food and drinks by performing exercises on various simulators (gym trainers, sports mats, etc.). The screen and 18 additional LED panels served as a canvas for the presentation of each of the forum speakers. It was incredible! Nitrogen Bar.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 23, 2020

Let’s say you are going to produce a virtual conference and one of your speakers wants to deliver group team building. Only recently, a speaker was arguing with technology companies about the fact that they hadn’t come up with a solution he needed for his group exercise. 6) Speaker Management . 4) Design Skills .

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ePly

MARCH 20, 2023

Utilize Icebreaker Exercises Icebreaker exercises are a great way to break the ice and get everyone to network at events. Events who offer the right icebreaker exercise early on will have attendees get more out of your event. Here are some innovative ways to create networking opportunities at your next event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Speakers include Dr. Eric Solomon talking about how to design events based on how the “human operating system” processes information and connections. Whether you want active exercise, massages, hydration or tips for meeting well, we’re incorporating wellbeing throughout all of it, including the hosted buyer lounge,” Endean said.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

But, as Marcella said, this was an incredibly useful exercise to start getting a handle on the new reality. Depending on how safe you want to make your attendees feel, you may opt for home testing for VIPs—entertainment, speakers, executives—so they don’t get on the plane if they have a positive result. #6:

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 25, 2023

Parker is today’s keynote speaker at PCMA EduCon 2023 in Montréal. Steve Rogers photo) It’s no stretch for today’s opening keynote speaker, Priya Parker, to connect her area of expertise to the business events industry: She is the author of the highly acclaimed bestselling book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.

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StraussCA

JULY 21, 2022

We must do everything we can to reduce the risk and create a safe environment for our attendees, speakers, and our staff. This will most definitely need to include a couple of tech staff; It can be someone who is constantly in touch with the speakers, whether the event is in person or virtual. Potential for new restrictions.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

Don’t waste time on speaker management training if you have no plans on using the tool for speaker management. Organizations should ensure there is a clear training program in place that operates at a reasonably steady pace. Here are a few keys to training success: Live, online training on the new event management tool.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 30, 2022

A high-calibre of speakers led the discussions and debates in the Teaching and Learning Building with ground-breaking research and best practice taking centre stage. This was our first annual conference in person since the pandemic and it couldn’t have gone any better.”.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 9, 2018

award-winning writer and speaker shares his top tips and tools for meeting and event planners to be creative. Techniques and exercises to ignite creativity. Award-winning writer and speaker, Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Get ready to reignite your creativity. Guest Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., LISTEN TO THE SHOW.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Even simple events can have multiple moving parts, making event planning an intense exercise in logistics. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. More than throwing parties, event planning considers all stages of the event cycle.

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