Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

And then in 2005, twenty-eight years later, I felt compelled to write a book about the new ways I’d developed to design and lead conferences that became what the participants wanted and needed. I would need every scrap of my conviction about the importance of peer conferences to persist in what followed. and the how?

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Coterie Spark

MAY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, there have been dramatic shifts in the way conferences are planned. Below are a few ways we like to go the extra mile to ensure that your attendees feel personally connected to the conference. Taking attendee wellness seriously Kick your guests’ day off with group exercise or meditation classes.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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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PCMA Convene

MAY 10, 2021

Hallway conversations are going to be even more highly valued in future conferences, Dave Lutz says, so planners should consider chopping 15 minutes off of concurrent sessions to create longer breaks. 5 Program Design Change Trends. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Leadership access: ?If

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I’ve been promoting the Conferences That Work meeting format for so long, that some people assume I think it’s the right choice for every meeting. two meeting types and three situations when you should NOT use a Conferences That Work design: — Most corporate events. Well, it’s not. Here are (drum roll!)

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Not long ago, I was working at a multi-day workshop with a 6-person group that included someone I’ll call D. Group work can be confrontational at times. So I privately hoped that the other group members would be supportive. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Let me tell you a story….

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2019

Just as good stories have a story arc , coherent events have a conference arc. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Events operate by stories appeared first on Conferences That Work. Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! If so, download.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It’s a commonly known fact that global conferences have numerous advantages. Conferences can equip attendees in new skills, business contacts and increase their awareness of new industry trends. We gathered a list of 25 best social media conferences you don’t want to miss out on. Social Media conferences in 2019 .

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The word “diffusion” implies that change propagates, perhaps via social contact or some other process, throughout a group of connected people. The Hole-in-the-floor model of change implies that a carefully designed, top-down, controlled process can create an instant change. The Hole-in-the-floor model of change.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 18, 2016

I’m in San Antonio, Texas, having just run two 90-minute “panels” at a national association leadership conference. At the conference sessions I design and facilitate, everyone is “up there” instead of “down here.” Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Panelist time!

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

What makes attending conferences worthwhile? As I described in Conferences That Work , the two most common reasons for attending conferences are to learn useful things and make useful connections. But there are numerous other ways that conferences provide value to stakeholders. Complicated problems.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

AUGUST 23, 2019

When you first visit the website for FallUp , you might be wondering why I’ve sent you to a student conference when I’m supposed to be recommending events for business owners, so let’s look a little closer. Date : August 22nd, 2019. Location : Washington, USA. Tickets : Free ! 5) Stream Startup Festival 2019.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Plus, if your conference or event focuses on complex topics and themes, your attendees might end up overwhelmed if you don’t put in extra work to make your sessions and events interactive and tangible. “I had been talking to a few people about starting a conference in the US many times, but always chickened out. .

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Planner WIre

APRIL 25, 2017

The CEO of Mighty Media Group Pty Ltd and founder and CEO of JOZU for WOMEN spends a considerable amount of time on the road amassing a wealth of travel experience traveling as a woman. Stephenie Rodriguez knows a thing or two about traveling safely.

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Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

If you’re not a member of his 377k+ LinkedIn group yet, go grab a seat. Dive in for tips on how to design internal meetings that build trust and increase employee engagement. Conferences That Work Adrian Segar is a truly prolific writer with over 30 years of experience in designing and facilitating productive conferences.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Dennis consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and unflappable depth of knowledge, which translate to continued group success. Nominated by Cori Dossett, CEM, CMP, Conferences Designed “I have worked with Brittany several times in the past year. CONVENTION SERVICES / HOTEL. She is a pleasure to work with!”.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Promotional Event Coordinator | ATL Events Group, Inc. Group / Party Event Coordinator | Bonkers | Peabody, MA. Conference & Technical Event Producer | Precon Events | Rockville, MD. Event Coordinator | The Creative Group | New York City, NY.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Attending conferences is one of the best ways to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketing industry. We've compiled a list of 70+ marketing conferences, summits and other events that focus on a wide range of topics from SEO, to social media, to content marketing. 2019 Marketing Conferences. January Conferences.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

One morning in early October, I strapped my phone into a cardboard virtual-reality headset and peered toward the stage where the musical group MAE—(M)ultisensory (A)esthetics (E)xperience—was getting ready to perform. We really had to blow up the conference model,” Melcher said in an interview with Convene. THE COMMUNITY. ‘On

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I would also think – not a question just an observation – that group of 6 would be better. Steve, I like your question because it highlights a key tension inherent in group process design: the tension between intimacy (going deep with a few) and discovery (uncovering the possibilities of the many). Steve Rohan-Jones.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Promotional Event Coordinator | ATL Events Group, Inc. Group / Party Event Coordinator | Bonkers | Peabody, MA. Conference and Events Manager | McKinsey & Company | New York City, NY. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR. Connecticut.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

And just as Airbnb has redefined what it means to be a traveler, Airbnb Open 2016 created a new idea of what it means to be a conference attendee. Actually, forget conference, convention, or any of the typical terms associated with participating in business events. A NEW SENSE OF BELONGING.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 4, 2022

Re-Think MS, a multi-hub, one-day medical conference organized by AIM Group International, was broadcast from a main studio to 13 sites across Italy. Courtesy of AIM Group International). Yet at the same time, the small group setting gave them a chance, she said, “to have a very informal relationship with the experts.”.

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Event Industry News

JULY 13, 2020

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) the umbrella body and advocacy group for the UK’s £70 billion events industry, is now calling on the Government to save the industry from complete collapse by providing further targeted and long-term support for the sector.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2021. The KickStart conference provides a venue for important thought leaders from the digital infrastructure industry and the ecosystem, to share trends, opinions, and ideas?. National ESEA Conference.

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