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Case Study: Adrian Segar – “Conferences that work”

Conferences that Work

Here’s an independent review of my conference design work, published as a case study in Chapter 25—Designing and Developing Content for Collaborative Business Events—of the book The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Tip: The hardback version is expensive, the ebook is a quarter of the hardback cost.)

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Top Event Technology Trends for 2024

Smart Meetings

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. Read More : The Metaverse & Meeting Planning 3. It will also be interactive.

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Some models of change are better than others

Conferences that Work

Traditional conference designs also adopt this model. Team members don’t show up at meetings or answer messages. The company purchases new tools to assist in product development. It also purchases training to go with the tools, and provides time for people to attend. Integration and practice examples.

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How to Find & Select The Best Mobile Apps for Conferences

Eventmobi

List essential features Create a list of must-have features based on your conference requirements. Features you might need include: Agenda management Speaker profiles Exhibitor pages Personalized agendas Networking tools (Interactive) maps And more! Interested in a powerful conference app?

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Personalize Your Attendee’s Conference Experience

Coterie Spark

There’s nothing like a good sweat to shake the nerves associated with attending a big conference. Catering is going to be your main tool in keeping attendees fueled and engaged, so be sure to focus on high-quality ingredients as well as options that accommodate allergic and religious dietary restrictions.

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Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 1

Conferences that Work

In this two-part article I’ll share a little of my experience and takeaways, followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). Although most people think of improv as a form of entertainment, I am fascinated by my experiences of improv as a tool for better living. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

Are you ready to step up your meeting outcomes? When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Make Meeting a Team Sport.