Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At a traditional meeting, however, perceived status roles rarely change significantly during the event. This leads to a number of problems, which I described in my first meeting design book: Conferences That Work. Speaking truth to power often involves questioning what a speaker has said.

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Meetings Conference Negotiating Speakers 323

Gallus Events

AUGUST 7, 2017

And new areas such as meeting design, seem to spring up from nowhere. I had that multi-faceted scenario in mind when I put together four training courses , which Gallus Events are running across the UK this year. And every speaker should be delivering the best possible session, with the event organisers full support.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 30, 2021

The Event Leadership Institute’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit , held virtually on June 3, invites meeting and event professionals to chart their course for the future. Look for more announcements to come with additional speakers, the full agenda, and more surprises. So where does that leave you?

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Site Selections Trade Shows Sponsorships Tech 98

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! But of course in terms of basic format, it’s not too different from Tech Fest the first European Event Tech event that I set up in 2012. However, none of these events offered to pay a speaker fee.

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Event Tech Speakers Tech 2011 127

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The programme has been separated into five learning streams – Innovation and Industry Trends, My Career and Personal Development, Event Marketing, Event Technology and Meetings Design – to make it easy to identify the sessions most suited to individual needs. To register to attend The Meetings Show’s 2021 visit [link].

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Meetings Tourism 2021 Sustainability 83

Gallus Events

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We weren’t sitting behind tables, the speaker wasn’t behind a lectern and the facilitator was sitting on the same level of the attendees. The speaker was great and the content was really interesting too. These are of course important points, not just for a workshop, but for any type of format.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 18, 2017

Add some meeting design. Most programmes of course have the traditional 3 x refreshment breaks plus lunch, but I wanted to highlight the importance of the “drop in” refreshments. This is where I would also place really good speakers! Meeting design. Refreshments should be time to refresh.

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Conference Meeting Design 2017 Sponsorships 140

Gallus Events

JULY 19, 2018

Association event professionals, similar of course to many other event organisers, find it hard to lift their eyes from the events in the here and now to think about the future. Training courses. The CML offered a variety of training courses. We had around 12 courses which tended to run three or four times a year.

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Consulting 2011 Conference Events 113

Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

While speakers shared proven tips and tricks, best practices and trends in sustainability, design, DE&I, tech and more, one theme in particular wove throughout several sessions: the importance of building one-of-a-kind experiences. So determine that and also ensure that it aligns with the brand, of course.”

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Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2018

The brandable app allows attendees to access new contacts, agendas, speaker profiles and important event information, providing a summary of the guest’s personal journey. Klik uses Bluetooth technology to monitor attendee numbers in different spaces over the course of an event. The web-based app means no downloading is required.

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Technology Event Technology Event Apps Meeting Design 82

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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Meetings 2017 Meeting Design Speakers 85

Slido

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They used the format multiple times over the course of the two-day event. The point was to gauge the audience position on the topic that the speakers had to oppose or defend. Elaine did a brilliant job rearticulating them for the speakers so they could provide relevant answers to the crowd.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2019

Rachael Naylor, the new HBAA Venue Member Chair announced the launch of a Venue Members meeting, designed to forge closer collaboration between venues. A dedicated page on the HBAA website will offer an online toolkit with valuable advice on mental health and the topic will on the agenda at every HBAA Members Meeting during the year.

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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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Meetings Meeting Design Speakers Tech 103

Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

Because they make assumptions that what has to happen is what happened at just about every meeting their authors ever attended. They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. They assume that the core purpose of a meeting session is to transmit content to an audience.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Meeting Design Site Selections 422

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Morgan partners with local women-run businesses to combine an afternoon of dog-led truffle hunting amid stands of Douglas firs with a four-course dinner with wine pairings. “I Over the course of the two-day conference, Fuson also layers in performance art, music, and video. More Meeting Trends. Test Time.

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Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

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. Ready to hear all about the ground-breaking magic of multi-hub meetings? In 2006, Marteen started the Meeting Design Institute. These people are so in demand.

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Meetings 2012 Event Tech Tech 70

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

Paul Nunesdea : And hello, hello, dear viewers, this is a soft start of our third episode in 2024 of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors. As you probably know by now, we are pleased to entertain today our guest speaker Adrian Segar. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. Of course, this was nearly 50 years ago. Martin, welcome!

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Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 208

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

So if a primary event activity includes a keynote speaker or performer, then your seats need to be directed toward the front of the event. Ideal for: classes or courses, seminars, workshops, training, smaller conferences or meetings, presentations, events with computer usage or note-taking. Classroom Setup. Auditorium Setup.

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Speakers Trade Shows Conference Entertainment 95

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Morgan partners with local women-run businesses to combine an afternoon of dog-led truffle hunting amid stands of Douglas firs with a four-course dinner with wine pairings. “I Over the course of the two-day conference, Fuson also layers in performance art, music, and video. More Meeting Trends. Test Time.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

I love the aspect of having the opportunity to meet new people every day, and of course, being hospitable and welcoming newcomers into the city I grew up in and love so much! What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? I will revolutionize attendee engagement through innovative meeting-design practices.

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

That’s right – by reading insights shared by industry experts on their blogs, of course! Corbin Ball is an international speaker, consultant and writer dedicated to helping clients use technology more efficiently for improved productivity. Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas?

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Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

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

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. Now we are meeting fewer new people, so we can go deeper.

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Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 117