Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. So how do you find a new, robust pool of potential speakers who are engaging, knowledgeable, and available? About the Author.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2019

Conference planning is a complex and intense task, with a whole host of ways in which things can go wrong. It’s pretty likely that your focus will rest largely on the big things: booking venues, hiring staff, confirming speakers and attendees. More : 8 Essential Email Writing Tips. Use these tips to get it right.

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Hubb

JANUARY 15, 2019

As an event manager, conferences are often the biggest events in your calendar. Unlike throwing a party, conferences are much more intricate with lots of things to think about including venue hire, keynote speakers, audience engagement and agenda. It’s not surprising you can sometimes feel overwhelmed.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 4, 2017

This list of conference big ideas just doesn’t belong to the traditional, average conference planning process. Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 2. Hat tips Paul J. The majority of conference experiences today rest on lectures, monologues and experts telling audiences what to do.

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

And the company that organizes the conference will have the most prestige and visibility at the event. You also know that planning a conference can be tricky— how do you create a dream conference that will go smoothly and benefit you, the organizer, and all attendees? Try these five tips: 1.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours. Today’s technology driven, hyper-connected, instant gratification, real-time world puts you as a conference organizer in a difficult position. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2017

Conference Professionals Become Choice Architects Not Just Curators Of Content Or Schedulers of Speakers. In the conference arena, conference choice architects frame their programming based on solving the needs of their target audience. Hat tips Dan Ariely author of author of Predictably Irrational.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 25, 2018

Sometimes they say, “Well, I’m not in charge of programming, content or speakers. I get that from the education section or the conference technical teams.”. Look for steps two – five in the next post on transitioning from conference touchpoints to journey experiences.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Understand Your Speaker.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Work conferences aren’t like any other event. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Thursdays and Fridays are generally good days for conferences. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 28, 2021

Overwhelmed by fall conference planning options? Well partner, what’s it gonna be: a virtual, in-person, or hybrid conference this fall? COVID-19 has changed the world, and has shifted how events and conferences are imagined/planned, it’s a new frontier! Virtual Conferences. Virtual Conferences.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Preparations These tips for organizing a conference start with prep work. Where exactly should you start?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 23, 2019

It’s critical to the success of your event that presentations go well. We’ve all been there, you’re at a conference, you’ve been waiting for months to hear a particular speaker. When the time finally comes, the speaker is just lackluster. Make sure your event doesn’t fall victim to bad presentations.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A convention can be an exciting event that brings together like-minded individuals to explore an important topic or participate in activities that appeal to a special interest. However, these events are no easy feat to pull off. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If conference hosts and meeting professionals don’t foster and protect specific beliefs about today’s society and business, they lack the intellectual framework for their event to transform lives. Their event becomes unremarkable. Six 21st Century Conference Core Beliefs. Hat tips Stephen J.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Understand the Purpose of the Event.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Understand the Purpose of the Event.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 28, 2017

They are the ones that complain on evaluations “…that speaker didn’t tell me exactly how to do this.” These learners want the shortcuts, the high points, the handouts, the tips. They just give them the tips, their steps to success, their PowerPoint, and handouts. So what’s wrong with that? Deep Learning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 19, 2018

When conferences view their customers as tourists, they plan and offer slick-professionally-produced OMG wow moments, marquee speakers and headline performers. These conferences aim to top previous year’s events. They want the next big idea, the shortcut solution and every speakers’ PowerPoint and handouts.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Let’s get planning!

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Yes, what if they remember nothing from your event? What’s worse than remembering nothing from the event? Why Many Fail At Applying New Learnings From Your Event. The Conference Copycat Critter: Quick Just Give Me The Highpoints So I Can Copy Them! They want the steps, the tips and the tricks to triumph.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. However, without a good conference planning checklist, the chances are you won’t be able to transform this vision into reality. What is a corporate conference planning checklist? Corporate conference planning checklist.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2018

Established, successful conferences have leadership that are usually adept at incrementally improving their event each year. They focus on securing better content and speakers. Ultimately, a successful conference leadership team must focus on creating a customer-centric conference strategy.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

On-site check-in will be the first in-person experience guests have at your event. When done well, a smooth registration and check-in process whisks attendees into the event in the right spirit, impressed, engaged and informed on what's to come. Send a Pre-Event Email With Check-In Steps. When done poorly?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. You plan so many conferences of a similar nature each year that it can be easy to get stale. But, just because conferences have a heavy business-focus, doesn’t mean they need to be (or should be) lifeless! But, don’t worry. Fabric panel gridwork.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 27, 2018

Routine Been-There-Done-That Conferences. How many people will go out of their way to purchase your conference registration when what you’re selling is nearly identical to all the other events in your field? When your conference experience is no-frills run-of-the-mill…. Then you can make the common conference uncommon.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

As conference organisers, there is a lot to consider when planning a large-scale event. Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. Below are 3 top tips to consider when choosing your next conference space.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 11, 2016

Hat tips to author Will Mancini. Is your conference only a consumer-driven event? Or is your conference a leading transformational experience? Consumer driven events give people exactly what they ask for and what they expect. Why do so few conference organizers even know if people are voting with their feet?

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CadmiumCD

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Whether it’s online or in person, conferences are complex events which require careful preparation. If you do it right, a conference can be a huge success that is great for business. It’s a tall order, balancing the needs of everyone and planning out a schedule. Plan in Advance. Sponsors and Speakers.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2018

A fast, easy, and seamless check-in experience is paramount to making a great first impression on your event attendees. A pleasant experience at check-in can stay with your attendees throughout the event and set the tone for what to expect. Smile for the camera - Use technology like face recognition to make event check-in even faster.

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Expo Logic

JULY 30, 2021

Hybrid events aren’t new, but they’re enjoying a post-pandemic revival. In fact, many people appreciate being able to remotely attend conferences, workshops, and conventions. As an event organizer, your role is to make sure all participants have a world-class experience, and that requires quite a bit of planning.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

They’re necessary evils, as we all know, so when it’s time for me to budget I rely on templates and apps like Wally to help plan out my expenses. If you’re an event planner looking to simplify your budgeting process, you need an event budget template. Tidyform Event Budget and Chart Template.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Badges may seem like a small detail of your event, but they are a major component to the overall attendee experience. Here are 6 tips to help you design interesting and effective badges for your event: Clean and Simple - The space on the badge is limited and should include only the most important information.

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Expo Logic

MARCH 2, 2020

Badges may seem like a small detail of your event, but they are a major component to the overall attendee experience. Here are 6 tips to help you design interesting and effective badges for your event: Clean and Simple - The space on the badge is limited and should include only the most important information.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Engaging attendees at your event is great. Help attendees navigate all your events big (like your annual conference) and small (like your webinars and training sessions). Here are our tips on extending the life of your event so you can do all of the above, and more! How to Keep the Good Energy of the Event Going.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The same is true with event registration. Here are some tips for streamlining your registration process and giving your customers a great purchase experience. Do you have different kinds of attendees coming to your event? For instance, speakers, students, and exhibitors are all different kinds of attendees.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

By now you probably already know how to host a virtual conference. You may have even hosted an event or two of your own. But what does it take to run a virtual conference that delivers? Most importantly, a virtual conference that achieves its goals. The conference call can be recorded for viewing later.

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