Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. Well, for starters, harnessing the power of an accomplished and enticing speaker could help take your event to the next level. .

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There’s a lot I enjoy about my job and an area I have thoroughly appreciated has been working with guest speakers. And while the presentations were amazing, the time I spent with each guest speaker; getting them to the venue, on stage and then back to their hotel, were some of my most favorite moments with the exception of one or two.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2021

Virtual conference engagement is here to stay. Conference live streaming technology has come a long way since the glorified Zoom calls of March and early April 2020; attendees expect more than a choppy, poorly lit, and unrehearsed webinar. Assess your virtual conference engagement needs. Are speakers using reliable mics?

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? First, we need to change the way we look at conferences. Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough.

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ePly

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Securing the Best Speaker for Your Audience The line-up of speakers can make or break your event. We’ve pulled together seven of our best tips to ensure the stands are full at your next conference or event. Start the search for speakers early. Start the search for speakers early. Vet your speakers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 10, 2017

In order to design relevant education and networking experiences at our conferences, we need to be focused to the point of obsession with our target audience. Over the past 18 months, we’ve carefully scrubbed and analyzed the attendance of 20 major conferences. Who has the professional development budget to attend every year?

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Sourcing conference guest speakers can be quite the challenge, especially if you’re trying to reach out to as diverse a pool of potential presenters as possible. The site provides a directory of women and gender non-binary speakers who, as the name would suggest, focus primarily on design in their talks.

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Bizzabo

MAY 5, 2021

Setting up your speakers for success will further your partnership and ensure you host a high-value virtual event. We can’t expect our speakers to be tech experts. So as event organizers, we must take it upon ourselves to guide our speakers and equip them with the right tools so they feel comfortable and prepared.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Joining the podcast from Copenhagen, Denmark, was professional keynote speaker, Samuel Scott. With a background in journalism and marketing, Samuel turned his professional attentions to being a keynote speaker in 2016, where he delivers marketing truths “with the mindset of an expert trade journalist with nothing to sell.”.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

That’s why we’ve curated 23 unique event engagement ideas, including special strategies for: Pre-event and post-event engagement Annual conferences Virtual events Ready for some audience engagement examples to make your next event better than ever? Tracking conference activities doesn’t have to be a chore. Let’s jump in!

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Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

At the end of February we supported Practically Perfect PA to run their second “Assist Conference” They reached their target of 100 PAs just a few days before the date of the conference, and everyone was delighted to have sold out the event. The five keys to great conference content. And the reason?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2017

So, why should speakers change how they present at your conference? Especially since it’s the most dominant form of conference education. One Conference Improvement Challenge: Lectures Beget Lectures. Here is one of the primary challenges with improving conference education. These speakers direct learning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2017

It’s the adventures of your next conference experience across the eighth dimension. Well, similar to Buckaroo’s adventures, you have the opportunity to take your band of conference participants into the 21st Century conference dimension. These conference programming trends are headed your way.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For instance, if you’re organizing a tech conference, knowing that your audience values hands-on workshops over lectures is crucial.) This includes budgeting for marketing, venue, speakers, and other expenses. Quality refers to the relevance, impact, and delivery of the keynote speakers and sessions.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Have you ever gone to a conference meeting where the room set up didn’t really match the format of the meeting? How to plan a conference meeting room set up basically depends on what’s going to happen during the conference meeting itself. This set up is perfectly fine for a keynote or presentation style of conference meeting.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

NSA President & CEO Mary Lue Peck (clockwise from top right), NSA Board of Directors President Anna Liotta, and Sylvie di Guisto, who served as co-chair of NSA’s conference program for INFLUENCE 2020, participated. References to the event as a “conference” were substituted with “experience.” Participants in a Sept.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hero Conf: This two-and-half-day annual conference takes place in the US and UK. Audrey is a team of one and Jane-of-All-Trades, managing the planning and execution of Hanapin Marketing’s two annual conferences. To offer the best programming, Audrey needed to understand which topics and speakers were of interest to attendees.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Captivating and engaging speakers who have mastered the art of executive presence and leadership will likely find more prospects reaching out post-event, opening a variety of potential sales avenues. Even if they may not be your ideal customer, they may be able to refer you to someone who is.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

By now you probably already know how to host a virtual conference. But what does it take to run a virtual conference that delivers? Most importantly, a virtual conference that achieves its goals. Organizing a virtual conference is an intricate process that involves many layers. What is a virtual conference?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2019

At last year’s Event Tech Live, two experts joined forces to discuss the rising and falling trends they have experienced in AV at conferences. Our speakers were Jim Young, the head of creative technology at Sparq, and Mark Jones, founder and CEO at Giant iTab. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2016

I t wasn’t too long ago that becoming a professional speaker was the third step a thought leader took in his or her career. In the digital age, thought leaders establish a following by cultivating an online presence, thereby skipping a step on the path to becoming a qualified speaker. Look for authenticity plus charisma.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Deborah is a professional speaker and former event booker with training in psychology. Deborah used her time on the podcast to discuss how best to choose a speaker for your event and describe her top practices to get the best out of them. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

At the end of February we supported Practically Perfect PA to run their second “Assist Conference” They reached their target of 100 PAs just a few days before the date of the conference, and everyone was delighted to have sold out the event. The five keys to great conference content. And the reason?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A keynote speaker that connects with the audience can be the difference between an event that is memorialized in tweets and snaps for years to come and one that is forgotten before the pen in the swag bag runs out of ink. By locating the right keynote speaker , you’re ensuring an entertaining and informative event. Homework Essential.

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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. Is there a speaker who has influenced or inspired them in the past?

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

Use webinars to share knowledge in real-time, provide visual aids for better understanding, enable interactive Q&A sessions for immediate clarifications, and record sessions for future reference. Thought leadership and brand building. Live webinar execution It’s showtime!

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Slido

APRIL 21, 2020

To help you achieve this, we asked an expert virtual conference organizer for advice. Last year, this two-day event hosted 3,000 attendees and 64 speakers from 120 countries. Preparing speakers for a virtual conference. Key roles to pull off a virtual conference. Step 1: Preparing speakers for a virtual conference.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 29, 2019

When planning a corporate event, like a conference or seminar, choosing the right speaker is key. Decide what you need the speaker for, then follow these tips to hire a speaker for your event. Decide what you need the speaker for, then follow these tips to hire a speaker for your event. Confirm Your Budget.

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InCharged

JULY 8, 2020

The conference room plays a vital place in every workspace and cleaning that regularly helps to destroy all the bacteria. Whether we are conducting weekly meetings, presentations, or business events, cleaning of the conference hall is essential for any workplace. Every employee must clean up their area before leaving the room.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 29, 2019

Many health-care and STEM conference business models are heavily dependent on participants who are able to justify their attendance in part because their oral or poster abstract has been accepted. We’ve analyzed some conferences in which the majority — as high as 80 percent — of attendees is on the scientific program.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

Want to attend virtual conferences, but can’t go out of your city? The year 2020 is full of virtual events and conferences for you to attend. Let’s get one point straight — Virtual conferences and events are more cost-effective than physical events by all means. Virtual Conferences in 2020. No trouble at all!

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Attendify

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Your beachfront conference venue might be exceptional. But if your speaker selection is off, your event has a big problem. Speakers are an essential element that can take an event from ordinary to extraordinary,” says Sarah Hill of Seven Events. The band at your networking party could be on point. What we mean by “event data”.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 10, 2024

This is not a new challenge, Lippman said, and referred the 2008 ECEF keynote speaker, Greg Reid, YRC Worldwide’s CMO, who presented a case study on why a $10-billion Fortune 500 company reduced its exhibition participation by 45 percent while channeling its trade-show budget into launching its own corporate event.

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