Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 11, 2019

So is this the right strategy for your association and conference? Investing in future professionals who have made a greater personal commitment to their education is more likely to pay long-term dividends over those in undergraduate programs. A large percentage of student attendees won’t make all of your conference constituents happy.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2018

It’s safe to say that conferences have come a long way in the past decade. An industry that has felt more than a little homogeneous in the past, has evolved into a packed calendar of diverse events which have as much emphasis on entertainment, as they do education. Replace the usual conference “swag” with sustainable options.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 4, 2018

On May 15th – 17th, 2018, 9,000 visitors and 3,500 exhibitors from all over the world mixed, mingled, and discussed some of the hottest trends in the industry. EduMonday is IMEX’s free educational platform and offers several side events to event professionals with different backgrounds. Contact us to assess your next event!

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GEVME

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Malaysia’s most prominent business events conference returns for the fourth edition this December at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The conference targets the business events and hospitality industries. Today we have a story about Be @ Penang event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

Today we are diving into MPI’s World Education Congress. The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. World Education Congress 2019. Let’s jump in!

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 22, 2018

Educators have been talking about Bloom’s Taxonomy, critical-thinking skills, executive functions of the brain and HOTS — higher-order thinking skills — for more than five decades. However, those foundational learning principles have not transferred to most adult education experiences. Better System of Education: Discovery.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 12, 2018

Business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have the ability to evolve and enable the way people, business, and communities work together to make a greater impact. EventMobi supported numerous IATA Slot Conferences. Schedule a Demo.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) has announced it is to work with visit.brussels to enhance the education programme of the sixth European Association Summit (EAS), taking place in Brussels on 8-9 March 2018.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

2018 Best in Show awardees and outstanding nominee s : "One Year Countdown to International Ornithological Congress 2018 in Vancouver," Tourism Vancouver. 2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. Nominated for its staff, leadership and facilities while hosting a legal industry conference in 2018.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

as conferences manager at NMAC. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, McKeithen discusses her passion for the events industry. What I do: I educate leaders to stop the HIV epidemic. Through conference planning, I work to keep adult education interesting and relevant so my attendees continue to fight HIV in and for their communities.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The European Association of Archaeologists’ annual conference in Belfast included an interactive program for the local community — including children — to learn about their heritage. 2, was supported by Conference Partners International’s “fantastic team,” Murphy said. The event in Belfast, Aug. I see it as a positive.”

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Oracle OpenWorld is on a mission “to host the most sustainable conference in the world.”. Dreamforce, the mega-annual conference of Salesforce.com, raised $3 million for (RED) to help end AIDS forever and another $10 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. SalesForce holds an event to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

From tech to finance to media—here's a look at 30 of the best conferences for women in 2020. Many conferences have appeared in the last few years to help provide women with opportunities to build networks, share experiences, and learn in ways that traditional conferences can't quite match. Watermark Conference for Women.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

is gearing up to host a slew of citywide conventions and meetings in 2018 that are coming to the capital for the first time. will welcome 21 citywide conventions and special events in 2018, with 422,434 total room nights and an economic impact of $361 million,” said Elliott L. Conference organizers cited D.C.’s Washington, D.C.,

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. ” — Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, vice president of events and education, Risk Management Society. Phillip Jones, 2017 PCMA Education Foundation Chair; Claire Smith, 2018 PCMA Board Chair; and Sherrif Karamat, newly named CEO of PCMA.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? What an amazing destination and the education content was outstanding.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

In 2018, I expect to see speaker lineups at conferences and conventions feature a range of voices outside the old-school white male CEO mold. When the Grammy Awards are distributed in 2018, there will be no white men called to the stage for Album of the Year. In 2018, I’ll be looking to hear many new voices.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation has chosen eventpowwow to support their 2018 events, the first being Forum 2018, their triannual world conference, being held from Tuesday 30th October to Sunday 4th November, in Accra, Ghana.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 15, 2020

A virtual lobby for the 2nd AAT-AD/PD Focus Meeting 2020 allowed participants to maneuver to the various areas of the conference. So, with three weeks to go, event leaders and conference organizer Kenes Group transformed the in-person gathering into a four-day streamed event over the same dates. Exhibitors and Sponsors. The Outlook.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Held in collaboration with euphoria, the 2019 AFJ conference — called AFJ @ euphoria — turned into an educational and entertaining mashup of tastings and talks. The national conference held Sept. 25–28, 2018, in Phoenix, had made only a small profit — around $4,500 — and Raskin wanted to try something completely different.

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Attendease

JANUARY 28, 2019

Back when I first wrote this article, I predicted that “it’s a good bet event apps will be the tool with the largest impact on the conference industry in 2015.” As with analytics adoption, the use of interactivity in conferences and events continues to expand as event app development grows. Interactivity. Voice Search.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

“ —Harold Jarche, work in 2018 Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Leadership for meetings appeared first on Conferences That Work. Conferences That Work goes to Japan! Conferences That Work goes to Japan! The first Conferences That Work peer conference held in Japan begins today!

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Conference Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Launchpad Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Wondering how to build the perfect programme for your conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 12, 2018

Meeting and conference professionals? Go back and read that last phrase: meeting and conference professionals! Do you see yourself as a conference, meeting or event designer? Four Areas To Consider When Reimagining Your Conference. For premium face-to-face conferences, you want to keep the content new and advanced.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. MPI Academy, Encore, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education are partnering to launch the Encore AV Fundamentals certificate program in January. •

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

There are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Many of these conferences still have high deal-making value. In-booth education, white papers, and solution-based demos will be valued greater than a chance to win Alexa.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 25, 2018

This wasn’t just any client, this group of disruptors was charged up and looking for a partner to build a conference like no one had ever seen before. The educational program was diverse and intense with speakers talking about managing the change, moving it forward and inspiring people to ignite action. THE RESULTS.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2019

Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Launchpad Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Wondering how to build the perfect programme for your conference?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI, announced locations for upcoming World Education Congress events: Toronto, Ontario, in Canada in 2019; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, in 2020; the brand-new Caesars FORUM in Las Vegas in 2021; and San Francisco in 2022. Upcoming WEC Locations.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 13, 2018

Disclaimer: Events which have passed at the time of writing as well as unconfirmed events in 2018 are not included in this list. 1) F8 - Facebook Developers Conference. Description: Facebook’s annual conference dedicated to developers and entrepreneurs who build products and services around the platform. 2) Google I/O 2018.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. What conference doesn’t have cheese?

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Eventmobi

MAY 27, 2022

What would a “year-long” sponsorship engagement look like versus a “conference” or event-based activation? Having all sponsorship benefits concentrated around a several-day conference may not have as much value for your top-tier sponsors that have year-round business goals. Event Industry (2019) and SURGE Innovation Pioneer (2018).

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