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Unexpected experiences of awe

Conferences that Work

During the weeks before the event, a storm of media attention made it virtually impossible for anyone in its path to be unaware of this awesome event. An unexpected experience of awe on an airplane flight I was flying home from a conference in Phoenix when I had an experience of awe.

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Is the end of an event important?

Conferences that Work

Is the end of an event important? 8 years ago, I wrote about how to create especially memorable events. Including many different kinds of short experiences during our meetings, allows us to hack the peak-end rule to maximize the impact of an event on attendees. Hack the peak-end rule to maximize conference impact , April 2013.

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Headline sponsor Choose 2 Rent turns 10 with Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

Founded in 2013, focused on providing the latest event technology for onsite registration, Choose 2 Rent is Event Tech Live (ETL) headline sponsor in a year where both celebrate their 10th anniversary.

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Free-Agent, Lisa Block, Joins Velvet Chainsaw

Velvet Chainsaw

Lisa will join our team just in time for opening day – April 2, 2019 – as Executive Vice President, Conference Strategy & Design. Lisa is one of the most respected, innovative and experienced event strategy professionals in the majors. In 2013 she was awarded PCMA’s highest honor for lifetime achievement. Leader and Mentor.

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DO MEETING PLANNERS SLOW DOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Master the Event

I’ve been in the conference and convention planning business for well over 20 years (that’s a whole other story). However, the truth is that when there is a perceived “quiet time” for meeting and events, that’s usually when planners are busy working on proposals, closing files and, you guessed it, attending planning conferences.

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Accessible tourism conference comes to South Yorkshire

Event Industry News

A tourism conference will take place in the Dearne Valley next month to discuss the opportunities for improving access for disabled people. The one-day ‘Dearne Valley Access Exchange’ conference will bring experts together from the tourism industry across the UK to discuss the opportunities for enhanced accessibility in the area.

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New and Renovated: Bigger and Better Than Ever

Smart Meetings

The existing event space now features complementary patterns, colors and rich wood tones. Meeting and event spaces emulate sophistication with just enough personality to make the exciting destination shine. answering the growing demand for meetings and events with up to 200 guests. LRS Architect led the design project.