Gallus Events

JULY 19, 2018

I had a brilliant day at the Event Strategy Conference in London on the 16th July. However, attending a conference like this allows organisers to do exactly that. Almost all of the attendees across my two sessions organised conferences however almost half of the attendees didn’t run shorter formats.

Consulting 113

Consulting 2011 Conference Events 113

SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

Meetings 69

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability Meeting Design 69

Gallus Events

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I spoke at IBTM in Barcelona ( you can read the “review” here ) at the end of November on one of my favourite topics, Meeting Design or fresh formats for conferences. I then picked out five key things to consider when you thinking about designing fresh formats. What objectives should underpin meeting design.

Conference 178

Conference Meeting Design Entertainment Meetings 178

Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage. Most assume that a meeting planner is all they need. No related posts.

Food and Beverage 422

Food and Beverage Meetings Meeting Design Site Selections 422

SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

Many of these discoveries have a huge impact on best practices for holding meetings and conferences, and, in turn, how we think about what it means to be engaged in a meeting setting. This means the tone of a meeting or event can change dramatically based on one person’s mood. Impact on Happiness and Creativity.

Entertainment 60

Entertainment Sponsorships Meetings Meeting Design 60

Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

IBTM session was all about Meeting Design and the venue is about 5 miles from my office, so attending that one was much easier! conferences don’t pay for content. What I want to see at exhibitions are exhibitors who want to entertain and excite on their stand. Details of my session at IBTM World.

Event Tech 127

Event Tech Speakers Tech 2011 127

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She is the founder of Strategic Meeting and Events which produces mid to large scale corporate events. She has worked on both the conference side and vendor side of the industry, which made it easy for her to understand the requirements of her clients and hence helped them in strategic problem-solving.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

It has a slight focus on conferences and corporate events, but contains lots of helpful content for everyone. Conferences that Work. Event consultants and meeting designers, Gallus Events uses its blog to offer advice and tips on the industry. Successful Meetings. Gallus Events. Membership Groups.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Consulting Social Media 2007 40

Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. She’s a stellar resource for the latest event tech news, and also shares her take on industry conferences. If you’re active on the event and hospitality conference circuit, you might bump into her. @TahiraCreates.

Social Media 60

Social Media Hospitality Hotels Travel 60

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Say you are preparing for a meeting, or a conference, or a class, or a banquet, or a wedding, and you want to optimize the venue or space you are using so that the seating and tables are set up for the best attendee experience. For example, conferences and meetings usually focus on networking and professional development.

Speakers 95

Speakers Trade Shows Conference Entertainment 95

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Meetings should be “purposeful” experiences.

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas. For the Post-Masters — aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens — the team rounded up recommendations of enticing local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Conferences that Work

JULY 30, 2018

Such workshops routinely meet the outcomes they’re designed to achieve: creating useful and memorable learning experiences and connections. These workshops are not successful because of the: excellence of a speaker; beauty/novelty of the venue/F&B/entertainment; or extraordinary facilitation.

2011 136

2011 Education Consulting Conference 136

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Joining our phenomenal and always entertaining hosts is a very special guest. An entrepreneur since he was only 18 years old, Maarten has over 35 years of experience in meeting design. And since 2012, he has organized the FRESH Conference in Europe. Ready to hear all about the ground-breaking magic of multi-hub meetings?

Meetings 70

Meetings 2012 Event Tech Tech 70

Slido

JULY 27, 2018

Recent research indicates that 75% of delegates attend conferences to build new connections. Facilitator Martijn Timmermans used this idea at the FRESH14 Conference in Copenhagen. Make it a competition To take the pressure off the attendees and enliven your event, why not turn networking into an entertaining contest?

2015 66

2015 Conference Meeting Design 2016 66

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Meeting Design Trends.

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2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167