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Six reasons why unconferences aren’t more popular

Conferences that Work

Events and media consultant Julius Solaris shared at the Unforgettable Experience Design Summit that he was initially very enthusiastic about unconference format events. He thought conferences would eventually adopt unconference models. Closing sessions that meet personal and group wants and needs are often absent.

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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

How your audience responds will have a direct impact on your conference’s brand image and credibility. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration. What to Look For. Optimizing ROI.

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How to Find & Select The Best Mobile Apps for Conferences

Eventmobi

You could: Introduce your sponsors through sponsor profiles Use banner ads to highlight your top-tier sponsors Offer branded event games/challenges Create video libraries for sponsors Promote networking with virtual exhibitor booths And tons of other opportunities! Interested in a powerful conference app? It’s a win-win! No worries.

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5 Key Requirements for Speakers

PCMA Convene

How your audience responds to a keynote speaker has a direct connection to your conference’s brand image and credibility, so choose wisely. From a conference-design perspective, it’s a smart practice to bookend your event by opening with a strong thought-provoking speaker and closing with an inspirational one.

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How the Future of Storytelling Can Change the Way We Meet

PCMA Convene

To set the stage for collaboration and the exchange of high-level ideas, Melcher found that he had to think about reinventing not just storytelling but conference design. “We We really had to blow up the conference model,” Melcher said in an interview with Convene. This is not your ordinary conference. THE COMMUNITY. ‘On

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Top 21 Event Blogs That Every #EventProf Must Follow

Slido

Here are some of our favorite blogs that bring the best from our industry, as well as some amazing companies that have inspired us on our journey toward better meetings. MPI Blog The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) website is THE destination to find out what the industry is talking about. Event trends, news and inspiration 1.

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25 best Social Media conferences in 2019

Eventory

When chosen wisely, attendance at the conferences offers a lot! Meeting with the best minds. Big conferences, such as Social Media Week London , gather thousands of people interested in Social Media. This way you expand your knowledge and can meet with potential cooperators and clients. Intrigue Summit.