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The hallway of learning

Conferences that Work

For example, chair pairings, small group furniture arrangements, standing areas with places to park food and beverage, covered outdoor spaces, etc. There are many different formats you can use for such conversations (described in detail in my books ): pair and trio share, facilitated small group breakouts, fishbowls, etc.

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7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read

SmartMeetings

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. What makes the book unique is its real-world focus.

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5 Tips for Designing Engaging Virtual Meetings

SmartMeetings

Virtual meetings require careful design to keep attendees engaged and deliver value for the hosts. But how do you translate the energy and insights from a face-to-face meeting through a computer screen? One of the benefits of online meetings is that they are more convenient than in-person meetings.

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Bringing a ‘Sense of Place’ to Meeting Design

PCMA Convene

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

SmartMeetings

Even fewer organizations budget for sustainable meetings, place a strong emphasis on well meetings or maintain wellness meeting guidelines. Only one-third of meeting planners have booked a health and wellness speaker for an event, or selected a wellness destination for a meeting, in the past 24 months.

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3 Ways to Engage Your Audience at Your Event

Social Tables

You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet.

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What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design

PCMA Convene

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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