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Six reasons why unconferences aren’t more popular

Conferences that Work

The solution to this is to design your unconference before choosing the venue. When this doesn’t happen (sadly, most of the time in my experience) the conference design, no matter how good it is, suffers. One way to introduce conference newbies to a recurring unconference is to use a buddy system.

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Some models of change are better than others

Conferences that Work

Traditional conference designs also adopt this model. The Satir model of change was developed by the founder of family systems therapy, Virginia Satir , and described in her book The Satir Model , published in 1991. Somehow, the inspiring keynote will instantly change attendees’ lives for the better.

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Doing peer conferences right

Conferences that Work

It’s fascinating how you can really trust in the system. Can you see why software testers like Lisi think that peer conferences rock?! Here’s another example from a software testing peer conference, TestBash Brighton 2018. “In short: we build the agenda we want to see! And that’s what happened.

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How to Find & Select The Best Mobile Apps for Conferences

Eventmobi

Interested in a powerful conference app? Check out EventMobi for a comprehensive event management solution that caters to all your conference needs Mobile Apps for Conferences: Design Best Practices Most event apps allow you to customize to fit your event. Free event apps Hosting a small event?

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Best in Show 2016

PCMA Convene

Nominated by Jenny Clavero, TriTech Software Systems “Ariane is the best convention-services managers I’ve ever worked with in my 12 years. Nominated by Cori Dossett, CEM, CMP, Conferences Designed “I have worked with Brittany several times in the past year. I cannot imagine doing a conference without Dave and his team.”.

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Event Engagement: How to Get Attendees Excited About Complex Concepts

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Part of the reason why I wanted to do the conference was because I wanted to grow a community and grow a movement around this in the United States. “I had been talking to a few people about starting a conference in the US many times, but always chickened out. I’m not trained in conference organisation or conference design.

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Event Jobs | January 2018

Event Leadership Institute

Corporate Events Coordinator | Coalfire Systems, Inc. Special Events Specialist | Miami Children’s Health System | Miami, FL. Conference Design and Attendee Experience Manager | Tableau | Seattle, WA. Conference and Technical Event Producer | Precon Events | Washington D.C. Westminster, CO. Connecticut.

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