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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Education Meetings 2006 2012 185

StraussCA

AUGUST 4, 2022

When working with an association’s Board of Directors, many ongoing tasks and projects need to be accomplished by a hard deadline. It allows the association to achieve the best outcomes and continue to succeed. So, follow me as I share a few options to help you manage your tasks to meet association needs.

Management 52

Management Meetings Association Meetings Event Management 52

StraussCA

APRIL 21, 2022

In a past blog , I shared the following three helpful tools to connect with association members: Doodle to create polls, QuestionPro to create surveys, and Campaign Monitor to send bulk emails. Since the pandemic began, we’ve elevated our use of online resources to stay connected with members.

Financial 52

Financial Association Meetings 2020 Conference 52

Guidebook

APRIL 1, 2019

Traditionally members would join associations for learning opportunities and community connections, and association meetings and events are where they’d build those connections. The annual conference or general meeting is often the highlight of the association calendar. 365-day Experience.

2011 60

2011 Technology Event Technology Association Meetings 60

Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

No one knows DuPage better than the team of talented, resourceful professionals at the DuPage CVB who will help make your next planning experience a breeze by: > Conducting formal presentations to your decision-makers to generate excitement about DuPage as a superb, economically viable destination. >

Conference 40

Conference Meetings Transportation Consulting 40

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

Who’s there, what they want to talk about, what the resources are, generating a conference program from that. You don’t know what resources they have that might be amazing for other people who are there and so on. The world of meetings is fascinating because now we see a kind of specialization. It’s fascinating.

Conference 208

Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 208

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

Chances are your organization is not paying for the attendee – especially with an association meeting or user conference. Cvent Supplier Network is designed specifically for meeting planners and covers over 600 locations worldwide. Carefully consider their feedback before moving ahead with a future event. Break Down the Budget.

Food and Beverage 45

Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Each year, meeting planners who are members of PCMA and an additional group of Convene meeting planner subscribers receive an extensive Meetings Market Survey, which requests proprietary information and budget projections for their organizations.

Marketing 40

Marketing Meetings Corporate Meetings Government 40

PCMA Convene

JUNE 28, 2016

Is it IMA’s understanding that the new law requires every foreign-based association meeting held in China to find an official Chinese sponsor and register with police agencies? My current understanding is that foreign associations that have no presence in China will need to find a local partner.

Government 40

Government Education Sports Conference 40

Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. The best event management software will act as your partner throughout the event management process.

2024 195

2024 Event Management Management Trade Shows 195

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The key to creating a successful annual meeting general session is paying attention to the four basic production phases. By Hal Schild, Senior Vice President, Creative Services, PCI. read more.

Meetings 109

Meetings Association Meetings 109

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 6, 2016

As many predicted, the post-Brexit decline in the pound’s value relative to the dollar has resulted in a jump in London hotel inquiries from the U.S. read more.

Hotels 76

Hotels Site Selections Association Meetings Meetings 76

MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2016

During a Blab chat, AV and production pros shared some of the things planners need to stop doing if they want to maximize their experience and their tech spend. read more.

Tech 72

Tech Association Meetings Meetings 72

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Lastly, I’d like to generate more interest in association meetings management and make this industry more attractive to students, who potentially will be the future leaders of our field. Associate Meeting Planner, Harborside. Associate Director of Experience Design, AlliedPRA Arizona. Erica Critzer. CRITZER, CMP.

2018 76

2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76

MeetingsNet

JULY 1, 2016

What some of the smartest tech people I know say is trending when it comes to audiovisual and production for meetings and events. read more.

Meetings 75

Meetings Tech Association Meetings Events 75

MeetingsNet

JUNE 30, 2016

The importance—or lack thereof—of having a diverse speaker lineup was the topic of a pretty lively online conversation during a livestreamed session at the 2016 Professional Convention Management Association Education Conference. read more.

Speakers 66

Speakers 2016 Education Conference 66

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Whether you’re planning a conference , association meeting, workshop, trade show, or anything in between, software for event registration is an essential tool for any event organizer. These platforms also enable event organizers to collect attendee information, process payments, promote sponsors, and more.

Events 195

Events Event Management Management Marketing 195

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2016

How staff, attendees, speakers, and vendors can make an association vulnerable to a cyber attack. read more.

Speakers 72

Speakers Risk Management Association Meetings Meetings 72

MeetingsNet

JUNE 28, 2016

CVENT top exec Reggie Aggarwal opens CventConnect with reassurances about the recent acquisition by Vista Equity Partners. read more.

Association Meetings 68

Association Meetings Attendee Management Event Planning Event Management 68

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2016

How one association struggled with whether or not to cancel its convention and expo when disaster struck. read more.

Medical Meetings 65

Medical Meetings Trade Shows Risk Management Association Meetings 65

MeetingsNet

JUNE 30, 2016

You know how much you hate to have to give someone your e-mail address before you can download a whitepaper or become a website member? This followup I just got for doing so made my day. read more.

Association Meetings 49

Association Meetings Event Planning Meetings Events 49

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 6, 2016

As many predicted, the post-Brexit decline in the pound’s value relative to the dollar has resulted in a jump in London hotel inquiries from the U.S. read more.

Hotels 49

Hotels Site Selections Association Meetings Meetings 49

MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2016

Grass Shack Events and Media's Mike McAllen sits down with Kim Rivielle, an activations agent, experience designer, and creative strategist who has spent the last decade leading, launching, and growing successful events around the world. read more.

Meetings 45

Meetings Events Association Meetings Event Design 45

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Forget “business casual” (whatever that means!)—maybe maybe we should tailor our sartorial instructions to the psychological or behavioral objectives we’re aiming for. read more.

Association Meetings 40

Association Meetings Event Planning Meetings Events 40

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

By Scott Babcock, Senior Event Producer, PCI. Use these simple, free strategies to amp up the energy, professionalism, and theatricality of your next general session. read more.

Association Meetings 40

Association Meetings Tech Events Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections Technology Meetings Management 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

Why F&B consultant Tracy Stuckrath believes the meetings industry needs to expand its definition of inclusion to encompass those who have dietary restrictions. read more.

Consulting 40

Consulting Meetings Food and Beverage Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 18, 2016

For your next refreshment break, instead of the typical buffet of pastries, cookies, and cakes, try a balance of whole, colorful, fresh foods. These will help keep your attendees focused, and productive—and they boost the immune system, and provide the body balanced nourishment for all-day energy.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Association Meetings Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Generate excitement without blowing your budget with these chef-tested meeting and event food and beverage trends. By Anne Thornley-Brown. read more.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2017 Meetings Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Instead of asking speakers to discount their fee or work “for exposure,” partner with them to find ways to maximize their value while minimizing costs. read more.

Speakers 40

Speakers Association Meetings Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Now that even hacker conventions are being hacked, you need to shore up your cyber defenses to keep your data, and your attendees’ data, safe. read more.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Association Meetings Meetings Management 40

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

By Liz Burton, High Speed Training. Are you optimizing the technologies that can help make your events more appealing, engaging, and educational? read more.

Event Tech 40

Event Tech Tech Education Technology 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2016

Grass Shack Events and Media's Mike McAllen sits down with Eris Weaver, a graphic facilitator and trainer known for clarity, forthrightness, and humor. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Association Meetings Speakers Events 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.

Events 40

Events Food and Beverage Association Meetings Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.

Events 40

Events Food and Beverage Association Meetings Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Use these best practices for choosing a translation service and supporting your speakers in an increasingly multilingual environment. read more.

Speakers 40

Speakers Events Association Meetings Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Conference centers are going cozy, creative, and high tech, according to IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future study. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Tech Conference Food and Beverage 40