SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Clearly, adding a virtual component to an in-person event is so much more than adding a video camera to the back of the room. We’ve confirmed that virtual events can be engaging and productive, but only if the meeting design is truly participant driven and takes into consideration the needs of that audience.

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Slido

JANUARY 30, 2019

The goal of our one-day event in partnership with Convene was to show how a successful all-hands could look in 2019 and beyond by using interactive technology and meeting design thinking. As a part of that strategy, we asked two of our speakers to become virtual panelists at our event. Here are some of our key learnings.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 6, 2019

Care must also be taken to create a wholesome event experience for online participants, which may involve having one or more video or chat hosts, and generally taking care of the online audience. Many of the large tech conferences like Google I/O and Facebook’s F8 arguably have a greater response online than in the meeting itself.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2019

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

Most modern methods of conversation—email, phone calls, texting, video conferencing— rely on digital technology. So, for example, instead of looking at how to incorporate video, start with your event’s messaging. Then build video content around that first.” ” — Adrian Segar , Founder at Conferences That Work.

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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.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

Most modern methods of conversation—email, phone calls, texting, video conferencing— rely on digital technology. So, for example, instead of looking at how to incorporate video, start with your event’s messaging. Then build video content around that first.” ” — Adrian Segar , Founder at Conferences That Work.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

If you don’t like reading check out our video with an abbreviated list of influencers on YouTube. ). Meetings & Events. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. If you’re active on the event and hospitality conference circuit, you might bump into her.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 25, 2018

Attending a hackathon isn’t like taking the day off work to attend a conference. You will find me going on about the importance of the venue in a lot of posts (specially the ones that cover meeting design ) as the venue helps the organiser create the right atmosphere and environment. The venue is absolutely crucial.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M., We used meeting design to do that, which already had some gamification elements to it. Gamifying a conference – ShipCon case study. Anne Geelhoed, Vice-Chair at YoungShip Rotterdam, shared how they pivoted their bi-annual conference—ShipCon—into a virtual format.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Adding to my reports on new platforms providing online incarnations of traditional conference socials , here’s a review of online social platform Rally. My current table, where I’m video chatting with Jake and Steve, is shown below Aimey’s video (she’s on stage — more on this later).

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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. Nine expert speakers (one remote) broadcast training sessions from the main studio in Rome, with 180 remote participants. Courtesy of AIM Group International). Barbara Sambugaro.

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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.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

An entrepreneur since he was only 18 years old, Maarten has over 35 years of experience in meeting design. He’s an author, a speaker, a trainer. And since 2012, he has organized the FRESH Conference in Europe. Ready to hear all about the ground-breaking magic of multi-hub meetings?

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Slido

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The organizers reimagine the concept of lecture and push its boundaries to create immersive worlds and unforgettable moments with world-class speakers. Those who sign up, receive only vague advance cues about the film, dress code, and a meeting point. Watch this video. Still can’t imagine how it works in practice?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future. You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. Meetings & conferences. Smart Meetings. Conferences That Work. Connect Association.

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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. Industry Performance Trends.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

To do that, you need the following: Experiences : Design experiences where the attendees and speakers take ownership to educate each other. Speakers : Select speakers from diverse communities and give them the platform to advance their dreams and goals. Scott Eddy, host of Video Globetrotter on Lifetime TV.

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