Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript! Here it is—enjoy!

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to consider when evaluating pharma event management companies: Experience and Expertise Look for a company with proven experience organizing pharma events, meetings, and conferences. They should understand industry regulations and have established processes for managing compliance.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

SmithBucklin cited conflicting reports forecasting “that hotel supply growth may outpace demand in 2017, indicating that the association event industry could be shifting from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market for the first time since 2009” or that more hotel mergers and consolidations “could further strengthen their ability to control pricing.”

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. She has worked on both the conference side and vendor side of the industry, which made it easy for her to understand the requirements of her clients and hence helped them in strategic problem-solving.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”. “This translates into a creative community prime for group gatherings. Becoming More Accessible.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

News to Them Meetings Mean Business co-chairs Richard Harper and Paul Van Deventer spoke at a press conference at PCMA Convening Leaders 2017. government officials. Eight years later, the recession is over and a new administration has moved into the White House, but MMBC is still going strong, and not just in the United States.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Nominated by Tina Squillante, CMP, for a completely revamped American Society of Transplantation conference in 2013 “I brought in a lot of new ideas, and I was doing things in a new way in a very short period of time. Nominated by Cori Dossett, CEM, CMP, Conferences Designed “I have worked with Brittany several times in the past year.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2023

Since 2009, European Best Destinations has been promoting culture and tourism for destinations around Europe with 2023 surpassing the number of votes collected the previous year by 158,175—a clear indication that European tourism is on a fierce rebound and showing significant growth in tourism across the continent. Grenoble Alpes No.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

Lewis, a social entrepreneur, was sick of traditional conferences. “He It was all the things that frustrated him about standard conferences: rubber-chicken dinners, plenaries, keynotes, and death by PowerPoints.”. And it still strives to be as “un-conference” as it can. Diving Deep. version of the event in Florida.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

However, an increasing number of festivals are now attempting to improve their sustainability, with many banning single-use plastic and being more conscious of their carbon footprint. Festival Republic director, Melvin Benn, praised XR’s “incredible” actions stating that everyone should be active in regard to sustainability. “I

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Summit will take place at the Manchester Central conference centre from September 5 th to 8 th , with the Opening Ceremony held at the internationally renowned concert venue Bridgewater Hall – home of the BBC Philharmonic. In 2020 for every $1 invested, One Young World Ambassadors deliver $16 of social value.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

It stands as a socially conscious enterprise, garnering prestigious awards for its unwavering commitment to sustainable design. Today, the RCMI sustains its operations through membership fees, donations, catering events, and the invaluable volunteer services provided by its private members.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Cities must go through a lengthy application process to show how they nurture their specific field in a way that evolves and sustains it. The Iowa Writers Library at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Often, an increase in tourism and meetings is a byproduct effect.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I joined Twitter in 2009 and have had ~8,600 followers for the last few years. They are built for onboarding, not for long-term growth, which means that they lead with cool features, not with promises of sustainability. In response to these developments, I’ve been looking into alternatives to Twitter. Concerns about Post News.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

While nearly 90 percent of the ‘staff’ and ‘manager’ respondents were female, they accounted for only 56 percent of ‘directors.’”. — “Sustained Recovery Necessary to Boost Attendance,” March 1993. The people aspect of conferences will always be an important part of the equation. The Ethics of Fams. Navy and U.S.

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