Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

(Fun fact: the testing community often uses my term “peer conferences” for their get-togethers, due to a chat about meeting design I had with tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.) Most meeting conveners concentrate on feedback about meeting content (“great speakers!”)

2018 145

2018 2004 Conference Trade Shows 145

PCMA Convene

MARCH 31, 2023

Di Bartolo compared the metaverse’s development with where social media was in 2004 and 2005. This is one in a series of stories (see list at bottom) from the March/April issue of Convene. The metaverse “is a term that, at present, almost defies definition,” wrote tech futurist Cathy Hackl in her recently published book, Into the Metaverse.

Social Media 52

Social Media 2004 2005 2023 52

SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

This medical communications agency creates bespoke online registration websites, manages travel and logistics, assists with content development, oversees speaker management, and provides full onsite support and delivery. They also tailor their approach to complement internal departments and teams as needed.

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Healthcare 2002 Education Consulting 246

SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Or adding personalized agendas and speakers bios. Inxpo (founded in 2004) is a webcasting solution. The sheer size of a virtual conference means added complexity. So virtual event planners need features that support the event experience. Like features that make it easy to manage attendee lists. These can make a huge difference.

Conference 130

Conference 2020 2001 2004 130

Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. If you’ve had this event in the past, Mark Knowles from Bend WebCAM suggests asking speakers from previous years to help with live-blogging. Check in with sponsors and speakers. Mark Knowles. Co-Chair, Bend WebCAM. The answer?

Event Planning 146

Event Planning Event Apps Speakers 2004 146

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

Disney Center for Performing Arts was funded by the Disney brother in 2004 following a multi-million-dollar donation to the cultural center. The center also features AV support including Wi-Fi, 41 ceiling speakers, two projectors and screens and microphones, making hosting at the center a streamlined experience.

2004 93

2004 Site Selections Banking Meetings 93

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

First, information has most often traveled in one direction, from speaker to passive audience — the opposite of “thinking together.” How to foster collaboration at events is something of a “paradox,” requiring both unity and diversity, according to Rielly, who joined TED Conferences LLC in 2004. SHARED VALUES, DIFFERENT APPROACHES.

2004 71

2004 Conference Speakers Trade Shows 71

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Careful selection can set the right tone to announce speakers or help relax delegates between sessions. Robin left Aztec Events in 1999 to launch Corporate Audio Visual (CAV) which he re-branded as Live Productions in 2004 after establishing it as a leader in the venue managed market and corporate production specialist.

Negotiating 76

Negotiating 2004 2007 Event Apps 76

Management Events

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wolfe is a Top 5 Global Thought Leader in the Future of Work and HR, Workplace Futurist, TEDx Speaker, and best-selling author. Wolfe himself has been working remotely since 2004 and his office followed suit three years later. “ He is also known to his peers as the Certified Prophet of Workplace Trends. The Never Normal Environment.

Management 52

Management 2022 2004 2025 52

Bizzabo

JUNE 19, 2019

For example, you can book a "secret speaker" who won't be announced until your conference is under way. For example, at the turn of the century, Apple announced a series of new iBooks and, in 2004, the iMac G5 was announced for the first time. But WWDC isn't all work and no play. First, build excitement for your conference or expo.

Trade Shows 63

Trade Shows 2019 Tech 2004 63

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Eric Evans, who originally wrote the book on DDD , he boiled it down to three guiding principles back in 2004. Then, combining that with awesome content and world-class speakers and really challenging material for people to engage with is a given. .” What is Domain-Driven Design? ” Focus on the core domain.

Conference 60

Conference 2004 Events Social Media 60

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Featured Speakers or Highlights. You may have the best product or service, a killer event promotion strategy, top name sponsors or speakers, and a sell-out crowd, but without the right software platform, you could be in trouble. . Set all of your speakers up for success to increase your chances for a greater return.

2021 130

2021 Tech Fashion Social Media 130

Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Facebook – From Zero to 750…Just Like That For those of you who have been living in a cave, Facebook was launched in 2004 in a dorm room. It enables you to offer a sneak peek to your attendees about how your event is progressing and let them know about recent developments, speakers and seminars.

2004 40

2004 Social Media Government Speakers 40

Bizzabo

APRIL 7, 2020

Key Takeaway: It's important to secure the best speakers/presenters/entertainers that you possibly can for your conferences, rock shows, comedy tours — whatever it is that you're promoting. The Old Blue Last is a popular music venue in East London that has been hosting rowdy rock shows every night of the week since 2004.

2017 71

2017 Entertainment 2018 2004 71

Bizzabo

JUNE 1, 2021

This year, Ford Day at MIT will have Dr. Ken Washington, Ford VP of Research & Advanced Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, as the guest speaker. The day-long recruitment event includes a vehicle display, meeting Ford team members, and a lecture by a senior level individual.

Events 104

Events 2004 Tech Hotels 104

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

A number of companies have been providing meeting planners with services — from session handouts (imagine doing away with thousands of unused handout copies) to attendee lists, from searchable exhibit hall maps to personalized schedules, all of which attendees can download onto their PDAs.”. — “More Palm Reading,” May 2004. High(ish) Tech.

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56