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Alexander von Humboldt: A meeting designer way ahead of his time

Conferences that Work

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!

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2023 in review—and a book sale!

Conferences that Work

Even though I significantly improve meetings and conferences with better design and expert facilitation, it’s tempting for stressed clients to “just do what we did last year” So I designed and facilitated fewer in-person events this year, while my online business continues apace. 2023 book sale! (If

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3 Tips for Shifting to an Architectural Model for Meeting Design

Smart Meetings

Real meetings are all about content,” he says. You can skip just about any other part of a meeting—a venue, a meal, even a speaker and still be productive, but if there isn’t relevant content, then it isn’t a meeting.”. The power of meetings depends on the human dynamics they are capable of unleashing.

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Six reasons why unconferences aren’t more popular

Conferences that Work

3—Overlooking the space needs of unconferences Novices who try to hold unconferences invariably underestimate venue space needs. They also need more separate breakout spaces for participants to meet. Venue room capacity charts don’t include these designs.

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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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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

Endless Events

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions. Thankfully, technology is here to save the day through the power of venue sourcing solutions.

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Hybrid is happening, here’s what works!

Expo Pass

Venues are reopening, the virtual world is blending with the in-person world, and hybrid events are definitely the future. Virtual is too accessible and convenient to give up, but at the same time, people can’t wait to meet in person again. From the venue, to virtual elements, everything can be tailored to an organizer’s exact needs.

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