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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration.

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How to prepare for the unexpected (and keep your cool on event day).

Expo Pass

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. If your catering falls through, make sure you have the numbers for three awesome food trucks in the area.

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We are biased against truly creative event design

Conferences that Work

“In an article for Slate, Jessica Olien debunks the myth that originality and inventiveness are valued in US society: “This is the thing about creativity that is rarely acknowledged: Most people don’t actually like it.” We are biased against creativity. We define creativity as a subset of what is actually possible.

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Elevating Event Experiences

SmartMeetings

With a clear intention, you tailor every aspect of the event, from décor and entertainment to food and beverages, to align with your goals. Provide bite-size food portions to sample multiple dishes and eliminate food waste. This article appears in the December 2023 issue. Find out more at neenjames.com.

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The Winning Recipe for Successful Association Events

StraussCA

Food and Beverage Selections. Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Food and Beverage Selections . Ingredients: . Event Goals.

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The ultimate guide to an exceptional event brief (+ a free template)

SpotMe Blog

In this article, we’ve listed the huge benefits having an event brief can bring and the crucial things you need to create an exceptional event brief template. Read our article with lots of B2B event marketings ideas. Will there be a break for food or networking? How long should each part last (more or less)?

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How to create event layouts that wow attendees

Planning Pod

WARNING: Although some of the initial tips may seem more practical than wildly innovative (see the bottom of the article for our edgier ideas), God is in the details when making a big impression, and we speak from experience when we say that following these guidelines sets you up for success.