Conferences that Work

JANUARY 16, 2023

In a typical in-person conference breakout session, participants divide into small groups to discuss one or more topics. Also, it’s simple to customize a gallery walk to meet specific wants and needs. Image attribution: Georgia State University, College of Education & Human Development.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq. Sheraton Dallas Hotel’s meeting space embodies a distinct sense of technology and style. of meeting space, 52 event rooms and 60 break out rooms.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Atlanta – A Top Destination for Meetings & Events in the South! For this reason, as well as the plethora of activities to experience, and the 6+ million residents in the greater Atlanta area, it’s a great city to host and attend events, conferences, and meetings. Fun in Atlanta. Atlanta has you covered!

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Atlanta – A Top Destination for Meetings & Events in the South! For this reason, as well as the plethora of activities to experience, and the 6+ million residents in the greater Atlanta area, it’s a great city to host and attend events, conferences, and meetings. Atlanta has you covered!

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. The program is open not only to convention centers but also stadiums and arenas, hotels, airports, and other facilities that are part of meeting and trade-show experiences.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

An artist’s rendering of the Signia Hilton Indianapolis, seen from the Georgia St. Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. 22 in New York City. The announcement was made at a Feb.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Here, we’ve compiled the most innovative meeting format ideas that have been seen at recent international corporate events arenas to boost your bank of ideas. You can turn ordinary conference session formats into something like these: Inspirational tours. Internal conferences. For conferences only. For meetings only, etc.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Director of Conventions & Meetings. Acworth, Georgia. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Manager, Meetings/Events & Exhibits. Society of Government Meeting Professionals. International Meeting Managers, Inc. Advanced Meeting Solutions, Inc. Michael Downs, CAE, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The return to The Center for Association Leadership’s (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition brought almost 5,000 people to Nashville in August after two years of virtual experiences. As part of embracing experimentation and risk-taking, the conference prioritized local community thought leaders and new programs. Community First.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 27, 2018

MeetingsNet, the meeting industry’s premier resource for news, business intelligence, ideas and more, today launched Risk360, a new one-day conference focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. The speaker lineup for the inaugural Risk360 conference includes: Tyra Hillard, Esq.,

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 5, 2023

Whether you’re planning an intimate company retreat or a large-scale convention or conference, this dynamic city offers plenty of opportunities to create lasting memories for your attendees. Photo: Georgia Aquarium 2. Read on for our favorite corporate event ideas to make the most of your event in Atlanta.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 17, 2017

[More links to research can be found in Dr Ash Routen’s and Dr Lauren Sherar’s article “ Active lessons can boost children’s learning and health “ ] Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Come to my workshop next Tuesday on session participation techniques! I’ll.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

“As AI leaps forwards, it has the potential to transform the meetings and events sector through its capacity to instantly crunch data,” states Accor’s Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events report. “ expect in-person conferences utilize modern technology. According to Bizzabo , 67.5%

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Jekyll Island Convention Center is a “beautiful building” with “good customer service,” says Rebecca DeShazo, CMP Director of Association Services of the Georgia Association of Realtors. Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta is a favorite of Felice Levy, manager, global accounts, at HelmsBriscoe. Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chattanooga.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Skift Take: Gary LaBranche, the CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, shares what it was like to have to cancel the last day of its conference where close to 10,000 were gathered due to a nearby shooting. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Next Tuesday, August 16, in Atlanta, I’ll be leading a three-hour workshop for the Georgia Meeting Professionals International Chapter (GaMPI) on participation techniques you can use to transform your conference sessions. I’ll.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

The country’s convention bureau is now promoting Cyprus as a world-class conference and events location. The recently refurbished Filoxenia Conference Centre can seat up to 850 people in its largest room and offers ample amenities for large conferences and conventions. Czech Republic. each year to 2028.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings. of indoor and outdoor event space across two conference centers, banquet and reception areas, outdoor gathering space and more.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center in Iceland. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center is a world-renowned meeting place for art, music, cultural and corporate events. of meeting space, state-of-the-art technology and titanic silhouette set against Faxafloi Bay draws enormous groups for good reason.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work : successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference that participants want and need. contact-form-7] Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 31, 2016

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work: successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference. Sign up today! Adrian Segar-. Near Atlanta?

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work: successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference. Sign up today! Adrian Segar-. Near Atlanta?

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Orlando, Florida. image courtesy of [link].

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

of meeting space. Next to upscale Lenox Square Mall; IACC-certified conference center; fitness center; outdoor pool; 349 guest rooms; 30,000 sq. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. Near Fox Theatre and Georgia Tech; renovated last year: 500 guest rooms; restaurant; 31,000 sq. million sq.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One of the long-running arguments in favor of digital meetings has been that the students now in high school and college — the conference attendees of the future — won’t make the kind of either/or distinctions between face-to-face and digital that older generations do.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies for more than two decades and has produced sales meetings, incentive trips and conferences in more than 50 countries. The post Smart Moves in Dallas, Turkey and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. This marks a return to the property as he previously worked as hotel manager in 2021.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

Atlanta, Georgia. When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. Planning a conference?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Travel Association, Meetings Mean Business Coalition, PCMA Education Foundation and Chautauqua Institution in New York.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet Taylor Fry (left) and Deigo Vervloet (right) Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) named Fry director of national accounts and Vervloet as meeting and convention services manager. The post Smart Moves in California, Dallas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Regis Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

While in Beverly Hills, Williams was also on the board for Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Schneider is vice president of sales for ATL Airport District , the destination marketing organization for College Park, Hapeville and Union City, Georgia. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. During his years in hospitality, he has worked with convention and visitors bureaus and hospitality organizations in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; and Cleveland. The post Smart Moves in the U.K.,

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2021

Lawrence University’s on-property hotel, conference center and golf course in Canton, New York. Palma is chief sales officer and Byes is director of meeting partnerships for Face2Face. The Alida in Savannah, Georgia, named Thompson director of sales and marketing. Rhanee Palma, CDME, and Laura Byes. Ryan Thompson.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 7, 2020

Productivity is highest when business meetings are held at venues that can accommodate technology needs and provide the right resources and environment to get down to business. The open atmosphere inspires innovation and changes the way people meet. FHI360 Conference Center. AMA Conference Centers. AAMI Conference Center.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said there was “no concern about operations being disrupted” while at a security conference on Sea Island, Georgia. Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings. As reported by CNN , Kiersten Todt, chief of staff of the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, underwent a massive $1 billion expansion to their meetings and event space. Larger groups in the hundreds can meet on the front lawn or Great Hall.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

We’ve long talked about how technology connects us, points out designer and researcher Pamela Pavliscak , a panelist at the technology conference Collision@Home , held online June 21-24. The same week she appeared at Collision@Home, she spoke at Primer 2020 , an annual conference produced by the Design Futures Initiative, both via Zoom.

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