Savvy 21st Century conference organizers can effectively demonstrate strategic learning alignment of their conference networking and education programming. Smart conference professionals are skilled at articulating the value of their event’s networking and learning opportunities. MORE

While I am not a big fan of hosted speed networking events on their own, I am a strong believer in integrating speed networking concepts with corporate conference activities. By offering speed networking as part of your conference program, you eliminate this barrier. MORE

So the quality of our conversations — especially those participants have with others at conferences and meetings — has a direct chemical impact on them, those around them, and therefore on the organizations they belong to. How can you plan for deep conversations at your conferences? MORE

Find out how to get important data about your attendees such as what parts of your event they spent the most time in, who they are networking with and beyond. In the in events industry data is the new gold. Wouldn’t you love to get inside your attendees minds to better your event? MORE

While I am not a big fan of hosted speed networking events on their own, I am a strong believer in integrating speed networking concepts with corporate conference activities. By offering speed networking as part of your conference program, you eliminate this barrier. MORE

Does your conference committee practice organized abandonment and avoid no-bottom-line-mindsets? How are they at focusing on the purpose, goals and target market of the conference when making decisions? These three principles are vital to maintaining a healthy, strong conference. MORE

So what does this mean for those of us responsible for organizing and executing conferences and events? Rethink the way you design your networking opportunities. What would it take to implement radical hospitality at your conference? We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. MORE

Let’s separate reality from fiction regarding personalized conference experiences and personalized learning. Fact: Meeting professionals and conference vendors frequently confuse personalization with configurable conference experiences. So what is conference personalization? MORE

Networking at conferences is always one of the top three reasons that attendees give for attending a conference. So, I’d like to cover ‘structured’ networking. Why is structured networking missing from many conferences? MORE

Breakout sessions are a staple at conferences. If you are wondering what conference breakout sessions are and why more and more conferences are incorporating them, then continue reading. All of these topics revolve around a central theme, the conference’s main theme. MORE

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. MORE

The factors that influence loyal attendees to come to a trade show are quite different, in many instances, than organizers’ perceptions—factors used to select sites, sell to their exhibitors, and plan their conference education. MORE

Business and event planners around the globe are raving about this year’s C2 Montreal conference. Most people go to the C2 event to experience the future of networking, but it’s completely different from any of the networking events most of us attend. MORE

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. Use technology to enhance your networking events. Many event apps offer more than just a networking platform. MORE

Too often when we think about conference growth or sustainability, we assume it means attracting next gen customers. Instead of limiting our conference growth plans to a specific generation, let’s consider next audiences. Most conference professionals can relate well to two generations. MORE

Here are some of the key learnings I took away from the Forum, many of which can be applied to any aspiring professional or any conference. Rather than being competitive, key women banded together to form a network so they’d be aware of when they were being excluded. MORE

The conference is a once-a-year chance to see all of your friends and find new solutions. At the Conference. Network. MORE

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. Use technology to enhance your networking events. Many event apps offer more than just a networking platform. MORE

The Global Conference Network (GCN) hosted the Conference Summit on Friday 9th at 99 City Road, London. Attended by 150 conference and event industry leaders and suppliers, the annual Conference Summit is renowned for addressing the critical issues facing the industry. MORE