SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Learn from top speakers and network with your peers. Denver, Colorado. Denver, Colorado. Event Name. Description.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2019

Of the top 12 excuses given by conference organizers to explain why female speakers are underrepresented in — or absent altogether from — their meeting programs, the leading one is this: “We know we have no women. Adobe Stock/Good Studio). We are always looking for ideas. Could you please send some names?” How a Group Text Went Viral.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Parker, Colorado. National Speakers Association. Denver, Colorado. Association Management Center. Jessica Moy. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers. Ceré Netters. 28 • Director of Education & Events. Tempe, Arizona. Flavia Oliveira. 36 • Director of Sales and Marketing.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Keystone Symposia worked with partner Digitell to build out the virtual platform for the two-day eSymposia, which included speaker presentations, live Q&A, and panel discussions — all of which remains available on demand. Shannon Weiman, Ph.D., scientific communications manager at Keystone Symposia. Expanding the Audience.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2017

The Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado cites increased demand for the extended format, which will focus on industry education and networking. “I A planner-only education program opens the show March 14 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver, with a keynote address given by funny motivational speaker Tim Gard.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2019

Wife, author, speaker, coach, philanthropist. The Boulder, Colorado-based triathlete is channeling her experiences and sharing her insight with Connect on Tuesday, Aug. as part of the speaker showcase. Hall of Fame Triathlete. Thirteen-time World Cup Champion. There isn’t much that Siri Lindley can’t do. 27 at 9:45 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Then it was a wrap until next November, when a whole new class of CMPs joins the veteran certified meeting professionals at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Some of these challenges were more difficult than others—and experienced planners know that one of them can be managed but probably never solved.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

And as more and more states and countries decriminalize marijuana use and production (in the US it’s legal for recreational use in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and California), the list of yearly cannabis events is poised to grow. The Hemp & Cannabis Fair: Bend-Richmond.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2019

Star Speaker. PeopleFWD featured speakers who are experts in workplace innovation, such as Wayne F. Cascio, professor of management at the University of Colorado; Celine Burgle, HR learning and development consultant for SAP; and Sinead Collins, HR director of cereal, marketing, and finance for the Kellogg Company.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2018

The idea for a new kind of leadership conference was born during a conversation between two of its speakers, said co-organizer and speaker Mark S. You’re one of the speakers at the event. Can you tell me what attendees can expect to hear from speakers at the event? The speakers are also co-organizers.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

Spotlight Health , Aspen Ideas Festival, June 21–24, Aspen, Colorado, aspenideas.org/content/spotlight-health — For five years, a multidisciplinary program dedicated to health and health-care innovations has preceded the Aspen Ideas Festival. Sample session: “Fighting the Cesarean Epidemic With Phones & Data.”.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The latest edition, held at ExCeL London on 17-18 October, was its most successful to date, with over 6,500 visitors, 200 exhibitors, around 250 speakers presenting across six stages, and dedicated thought leadership conference stream.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“For example, activities or speakers could be announced on Facebook, the venue location could be tweeted, date emailed, the time texted or included in a video message on YouTube, and hints may be posted on Instagram.” I have seen this to some extent at events in Colorado with dispensaries having a presence at music festivals.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Speaker Bio: What do Lance Armstrong, Chris Christie and Vladimir Putin have in common? She is the past president of the National Speaker’s Association Colorado chapter and the author of four books including her latest, “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft.” How to read body language. How to uncover deep truths.

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All Seated

AUGUST 24, 2020

Wine country is always a huge hit and hot spot for romance, as well as places such as Colorado or Arizona where outdoorsy newlyweds can experience some of the most breathtaking views,” adds Kylie Carlson of The Wedding Academy. Meghan Ely is the owner of wedding PR and wedding marketing firm OFD Consulting.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

The center also features AV support including Wi-Fi, 41 ceiling speakers, two projectors and screens and microphones, making hosting at the center a streamlined experience. “New Mexico, as you may know, has families with descendants that can trace their families back to the 1600s,” Morris said. “We

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This event features a variety of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops geared towards empowering women, girls, and the underrepresented. A full day of world-class keynote speakers, cutting-edge seminars by top thought-leaders and panels of industry experts. Wonder Women Tech Washington DC. Washington, DC. Boston, MA. Larkspur, CO.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

destinations also made the cut: * South Florida. * Colorado. * New York. “Meeting and event planners are putting an emphasis on sharing and networking, whether with locals, colleagues, conference speakers or industry peers. 10 Top Meetings Trends. Sharing, Networking–Less Formal and More Dynamic. ” 9.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“For example, activities or speakers could be announced on Facebook, the venue location could be tweeted, date emailed, the time texted or included in a video message on YouTube, and hints may be posted on Instagram.” I have seen this to some extent at events in Colorado with dispensaries having a presence at music festivals.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

And the conference is highly rated by past attendees, earning a 90% or greater approval rating for its speakers and its ability to boost careers. The list of 2019 speakers includes famous celebrities, award-winning artists, and billion dollar startup founders. Customer Success Summit Conference. Source: Storm Ventures.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours. Marketing conferences is more complicated now than it was two years ago.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Packard, who co-wrote Church Refugees with Ashleigh Hope, is a sociologist, professor, and researcher at the University of Northern Colorado, focusing on institutional participation in America. “My has a larger and more secular audience in his sights: conference-goers. And that’s not the case anymore? No, and let me give you an example.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Packard, who co-wrote Church Refugees with Ashleigh Hope, is a sociologist, professor, and researcher at the University of Northern Colorado, focusing on institutional participation in America. “My has a larger and more secular audience in his sights: conference-goers. And that’s not the case anymore? No, and let me give you an example.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Denver, Colorado. Buffer is already doing this, making sure their funded events have visible women and people of color among its speakers. Authenticity involves making the right decisions every step of the way. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Columbus, Ohio.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Smart Meetings reports that The NPE: The Plastics Show this May plans to host an indoor/outdoor, 10,500-net-square-foot recycling center that will feature live demos, a Circularity Hub, recycling and sustainability zones for exhibitors, and a Sustainability Stage with more than 25 speakers highlighting solutions.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

With all that in mind, today we’re sharing a conversation I recently had with Paul Rayner, founder of Explore DDD Conference , a domain-driven design-focused event that takes place annually in Denver, Colorado. A brief Google search will tell you everything and nothing you need to know about DDD if you’re new to the acronym.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Event Manager, External Speaker and Production | SpectraForce | Stamford, CT. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Event Partnerships Manager | Ipsy | Santa Monica, CA. Senior Events Manager | Hulu | Santa Monica, CA. Event Manager | Aspen Skiing Company, LLC | Aspen, CO.

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Guidebook

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Denver-based TEDx organization, TEDxMileHigh, brings audiences together throughout the year to spread big ideas and elevate inspired citizenship in Colorado. Speaker bios. Consolidating information, attendees turned to the app for the event schedule, speaker bios, a site map, an engaging chat feed, and more. An event map.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I remember chatting with friends at the annual Meetings Industry Council of Colorado event this past March, talking about having a break for a month or so until events would, as we assumed, ramp up back to normal levels. Even as the beginning of the pandemic took shape, none of us could fathom what the rest of the year would hold.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I was tasked to see through the whole event alongside managing our department, the speakers, and local partners. Denver, Colorado, USA. I’ve had many great moments, but if I have to mention one in particular, that would be the last day of our conference in Japan this year. Cahal Mowery. CAHAL MOWERY, CMP.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

But as I write this: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia have privacy laws currently in effect; Florida, Montana, and Oregon will have privacy laws in effect by the end of 2024; and Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, and Texas will have privacy laws in effect by January 1, 2o26. Privacy protections in other U.S.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Schedule a speaker—someone with lived experience or in direct service. Meetings Industry Council of Colorado (MIC)’s annual Serving Up Hope (SUH) fundraiser for Food Bank of the Rockies went virtual this year, but didn’t drop the inspiration or the impact. Shine a light.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Director of Event Management, Colorado Convention Center, Denver. Convention Services Manager, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc., Debbie Welsh, CMP. She is the best.”. Convention Hotel Services. Annie Burns. Laura Kofler.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 2, 2020

They realized that conversations outside sessions — real talk between attendees rather than a passive speaker-listener scenario — had great value and should be encouraged. They then asked attendees with topic expertise to act as facilitators instead of having speakers lead the sessions.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

Scheduled speakers include Nina Freysen-Pretorium, president of ICCA, and Rajeev Kohli, president of SITE. Brought to you by the Professional Convention Management Association, scheduled speakers for this event include bestselling author Luke Williams and Loews Hotels Chairman Jonathan M. This year: Keynote speaker Jay Leno!

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

On MoneyConf’s website, visitors can browse through rows of headshots of investors who will attend, in the same way that traditional conferences might picture the event’s main speakers. Rabobank has held more than a dozen events to date, in cities including New York City, Montreal, London, Sydney, and Boulder, Colorado.

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