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Five Smart Strategies for Post Pandemic Success

Velvet Chainsaw

As a 25+ year member of NSA, I was eager to see how they would weave in their 50-year anniversary and deliver on a promise to elevate the education and main room experiences. Create a Welcoming Conference Culture. They did not disappoint. Many of these can be replicated for improving your annual meeting results.

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Game On! Returning to Face-to-Face

Velvet Chainsaw

If you do plan for hybrid, make sure that you have dedicated staff and trusted vendors to focus on delivering that experience. Sponsorship revenue, however, is holding its own–and in some cases–growing. Is attendance on the show floor or in education sessions as expected? Business Model. Staff and Vendors.

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How to Plan a Conference: 12 Steps for a Memorable & Successful Conference

Eventmobi

For example, conferences can provide attendees with valuable knowledge and networking opportunities, but they can also be a great way for your organization to promote your brand and generate leads. So define whether the purpose is to educate attendees, provide networking opportunities, promote your brand, or generate leads.

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Conference Planning - A look Into The Logistics

InitLive

Over the years I have learnt what it takes to pull together an event that delivers upon the fundamental business objective of generating revenue through product sales, or offloading costs through sponsorship. As an attendee and exhibitor, I know the difference between a well-run conference and a bad one.

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Budgeting for a Virtual Event

PCMA Convene

As my clients shift to a virtual conference format, I need to create a budget for the event,” Diane Laundy, principal planner, Behind the Scenes Conference Planning, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. We’ll definitely provide sponsorship opportunities and [the event] may or may not have a virtual exhibit hall.

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Creating The Best Conference Agenda

ePly

Sometimes underestimated, the conference agenda is a primary planning and coordination tool for the event organizer, suppliers, and vendors or sponsors who use the conference for business development purposes. The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary.

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How to Create a Virtual Conference

Expo Logic

Typical components of a successful virtual conference include: Education. Sponsorships. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind when planning your online conference. Offer both pre-recorded and live education sessions to accommodate your attendees across different time zones and schedules.