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These aren’t the unconferences you’re looking for

Conferences that Work

I’m noticing that event promoters are increasingly using the word “ unconference ” to describe traditional conferences. <Sigh> Well, surely titan Google would accurately describe their annual Search Central conference ? ” The Search Central Unconference is back , Google Search Central Blog. .”

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2023 in review—and a book sale!

Conferences that Work

Before 2020, I was designing and facilitating around a dozen in-person meetings and conferences a year. To give you an idea of what my professional 2023 was like, here are three different in-person events I enjoyed immensely. #1 The design I designed and facilitated a classic peer conference. The next day we held these sessions.

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How to Plan a Conference: 12 Steps for a Memorable & Successful Conference

Eventmobi

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!

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How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom — Part 4

Conferences that Work

Part 1 of this series of posts gave an overview of what’s involved in implementing participant-driven breakouts in Zoom. Part 2 explains how to prepare for The Three Questions , and Part 3 explains how to run them using Zoom breakout rooms. Creating and convening your conference program group.

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Hybrid Event Examples You’ll Want to Copy This Year (And How to Take Virtual Events Hybrid)

SpotMe Blog

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. As we mentioned, with hybrid events, participants have the option to attend and enjoy in-person sessions and presentations at a specified event location.

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6 Creative Ways to Use Live Polls at Your Events

Eventmobi

Empower Speakers With Hot Topics Much of the success of your conference hinges on the speakers, hosts, and entertainers who run sessions at your events. Use Live Polling to Simplify the Q&A Format Live Q&A sessions are some of the most engaging parts of an event, but they’re also challenging to manage!

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How to run digital conferences

GEVME

The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits. WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES?