Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

How can we provide new experiences at meetings? Providing new experiences at meetings can be as simple as this. This universal fear is the reason the meeting industry continues to struggle with incorporating new experiences into events. How to provide valuable new experiences at meetings. Something deeper.

Meetings 340

Meetings Food and Beverage Conference Entertainment 340

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

COVID-19 has virtually eliminated in-person meetings: our industry’s bread and butter. In order to overcome the many significant challenges created by the coronavirus, the meeting industry has made valiant efforts to rethink in-person meetings. Why in-person meetings do not make sense in a COVID-19 environment.

Meetings 348

Meetings Food and Beverage Travel Conference 348

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Online events make it easier for them to attend. Check it out for full details!

Meetings 295

Meetings 2020 Conference Travel 295

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? These days I often pass on event parties because I can’t hear anyone over the music.

Meetings 156

Meetings Tech Contracts Trade Shows 156

The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Some planners are logistics-focused, others are planners/designers, and then some are event designers exclusively. You might be wondering what exactly an event designer does for their clients? Event designers are often referred to as event decorators, event stylists, wedding stylists, or wedding designers.

Event Design 59

Event Design Consulting Events Education 59

Attendease

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

In our current state of never enough time or money to do it all, hybrid events offer a great solution for bringing together the largest audience” From Intentional Event Design. One step at a time, one event at a time. Why are you meeting? Meetings, typically more of a business focus are easier to translate.

Corporate Meetings 221

Corporate Meetings Meetings Events 2017 221

Planning Pod

JUNE 16, 2020

As an experienced event planner, you know that good gatherings and parties don’t just “come together.” Creating quality and wow-evoking conferences, corporate meetings, marketing events, product launches, premieres and more all require careful planning, meticulous detail and innovative event design.

Event Design 99

Event Design Transportation Corporate Meetings Events 99

Endless Events

MAY 7, 2019

This week’s #EventIcons continues on the topic of event design. Last Wednesday we dove into design thinking and its impact on events. Now, as everyone knows, designing an event is stressful. Their #EventCanvas has the potential to completely revolutionize the way we look at designing events.

Event Design 107

Event Design Consulting Hospitality Events 107

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection, an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree […] Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S.

2024 103

2024 Meetings Venues Marketing 103

All Seated

MARCH 15, 2021

Instead, everyone is longing for fresh creative designs and environments that virtually take them to new locales and destinations. To provide a little inspo, Kristin Banta of Kristin Banta Events recently gave us a tour of some of her favorite virtual event designs and shared insights into how the virtual event designs came about. .

Event Design 71

Event Design Trade Shows Conference Events 71

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Case Study: Adrian Segar – “Conferences that work” For over 35 years, Adrian Segar has facilitated, presented at, and experienced hundreds of conferences and other business events. Segar advocates an approach to support conference designers in making the greatest improvements to the outcomes of their business events.

Conference 202

Conference 2009 Conference Design 2015 202

EventSource

APRIL 1, 2021

The creative team at Love by Lynzie Events + Design helped the couple create the celebration of their dreams which was partly inspired by Shaki’s proposal in Bermuda. Stephanie and Shaki’s wedding proves that tropical and industrial styles don’t just go together — they complement each other impeccably.

Meetings 115

Meetings Event Design Venues Events 115

Conferences that Work

JUNE 13, 2016

Why mention this on an event design blog? Well, the most effective aspect of China’s online censorship regime illustrates what happens when you don’t incorporate covenants into your meetings. The Chinese government runs a massive online censorship program. to say and do. Photo attribution: Flickr user zedzap.

Meetings 159

Meetings 2011 2012 Government 159

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

When it comes Fashion Event Design creativity is everything. We wanted to dive into this gargantuan fashion event from an event planner’s perspective. Watch the video below to see what we learned from this year’s city-wide fashion takeover, and keep reading for more ideas and event design inspiration. . . . .

Fashion 99

Fashion 2016 Event Design Retail 99

Event Industry News

JULY 3, 2023

By Matt Coyne Attending The Meetings Show last week, co-located with the Travel Technology Show and the Business Travel Show, was an excellent opportunity to enjoy the buzz and energy of professionals from various industries, connecting, learning, networking and relationship building.

Meetings 103

Meetings Travel Technology Event Design 103

Maritz Global Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Great experience design is rooted in empathy,” according to Tim Simpson , brand & engagement strategist at Maritz Global Events (MGE). Event Design Comes Down to 4 Attendee Types. Understanding and delivering on what that mix is at the persona or even individual level will add great value to your event design.

Event Design 75

Event Design Education Events Marketing 75

The MICE

AUGUST 26, 2022

In recent years I’ve developed an interest in art, architecture and design. My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. Sustainable stand design by Expomobilia. Congress Center Basel foyer. Basel by night.

2022 52

2022 Event Design Sustainability Hotels 52

EventSource

MAY 28, 2024

A big thanks to The Wedding Hive for capturing the entirety of the day. Entering the space, I decided to drop by and meet with all the lovely vendors. After completing our tour and meeting all the fabulous vendors inside the barn, it was time to head out to check the always-popular tented space as well. Ashley (that’s me!)

Food and Beverage 112

Food and Beverage 2014 Venues Event Design 112

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Your schedule of events needs to meet public consciousness and you want to make positive decisions in line with your CSR commitments. Your business is becoming more eco-conscious; the demand for green and sustainable brand experiences is growing.

Sustainability 109

Sustainability Event Design Technology Events 109

Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2024

So good, that I expect to write about them on this blog soon. Today, because consulting on meeting design and facilitation is a niche practice, marketing via sharing my website posts with subscribers and on social media has also become a significant source of new clients.

Consulting 202

Consulting Social Media 2009 2013 202

All Seated

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

By the way, we raised $7K for the Search Foundation, which provides financial help for events, meetings, and catering professionals in crisis.). That’s exactly how the idea of the Allseated exVo Forward Together 2021 started to come together, said David Merrell , CEO & Creative Director, AOO Events. . “It

Event Design 67

Event Design 2021 2020 Financial 67

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There’s a big difference between unconferences and traditional events. Here’s how Wikipedia defines an unconference: “An unconference is a participant-driven meeting.” ” “Typically at an unconference, the agenda is created by the attendees at the beginning of the meeting.

2012 364

2012 Conference Marketing Meetings 364

All Seated

JULY 29, 2019

If you’re stuck in a rut or need a little fresh inspo, we’ve put together a list of four unexpected sources for your event design. Beyond Pinterest, Instagram and your go-to blogs, these will get your creative juices flowing. Be sure to check out: 3 Ways To Use Event Design To Create Engaging Experiences.

Event Design 38

Event Design Food and Beverage Fashion Social Media 38

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For better meetings, we need to focus on learning, not education. But is that all our meetings should be about? Seth is talking about the potential failure of online education, but his point that we need to practice, explore, and experience to learn is true for any kind of meeting. Learning, not education. I hope you do too.

Education 342

Education Conference Meetings Event Design 342

Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

.” I’ll let quotes from Jeff’s blog post tell the tale: “‘The times are not so far distant when every foreman or executive jealously guarded his technical ‘secrets’, in the mistaken idea that by doing so he would make himself indispensable to his employer,’ Fuhrmann writes….

Consulting 363

Consulting Meeting Design Conference Meetings 363

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Clients past and present include Reed Expo, UBM, Informa, Clarion, Hanson Wade, Faversham House, Incisive Media… We’re showcasing the following: Virtual event platform with unlimited stages and integrations. eventengine.tv/virtual

2008 57

2008 Event Tech Tech Meetings 57

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. It can turn that conversation into a training module and create blog and social media posts. “We

2024 111

2024 Event Technology Technology Social Media 111

EventSource

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As the cool fall and even cooler winter approach, we find that our professional and social calendars begin to fill with all sorts of end of year events: meetings, holiday parties, weddings, social engagements, and so forth. Cerise Fine Catering Chef On The Go Catering & Event Services Inquire Now ( 65 ) EventSource.ca

2023 124

2023 Travel Event Design Meetings 124

Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Every event is different from others, so while a traditional set-up can be the best for conferences where you must have a podium by a large screen and clear design. While for a product launch and sales kick-off meets should have a different set-up. . What are some common mistakes or mishaps happen while planning and event?

Event Tech 42

Event Tech Event Design Tech Marketing 42

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 7, 2018

The drive to provide a distinctive role for superior personalized service in the event planning industry inspired Annette to launch her own event design company in 2010. Based in New York, Annette is now producing and creating upscale, seamless events worldwide. First Name*.

2010 40

2010 Corporate Events Event Planning Education 40

Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. Because participants love these meetings ! Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Zoom has rapidly become the dominant platform for online meetings.

Conference 375

Conference 2012 Meetings Meeting Design 375

Event Leadership Institute

MAY 9, 2018

Corinne Kessel, CSEP is the Principal of Greenscape Design & Décor, a company that specializes in interior plantscaping and greenery-centric event design. One of the biggest challenge was to get connected to other event professionals and potential clients. First Name*.

2004 40

2004 2007 Negotiating Banking 40

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

Armed with her Master’s in Tourism Administration with a concentration in Event and Meeting Management, she decided to make a much-needed change. During my time at Accenture, I realized that as much as I loved my job, the position wasn’t helping me to fulfill my passion of working in events and I knew something had to change.

Consulting 40

Consulting Tourism Government Management 40

Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

Whether it’s setting detailed timelines, designing app content, or providing strategies to drive event engagement with the app, I’m in constant contact with clients from the very first introductory kickoff meeting to when their event ends. Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog speaking about event design.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Speakers Event Apps Event Design 199

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The meeting is over. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. Are you a regular reader of this blog?

Conference 359

Conference Meetings Education Event Technology 359

EventMB

MAY 16, 2022

Here, four event professionals share their event inspiration idea generators. Ruud Janssen, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Event Design Collective GmbH. “[Event] inspiration comes from moments of liminal experiences. Creativity and design, for me, are led by restrictions and constraints.

B2B 165

B2B Retail Tech Event Design 165

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities.

Corporate Meetings 83

Corporate Meetings Meetings Entertainment Travel 83