Gallus Events

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Back in 2015 (probably after attending workshops that weren’t workshops) I wrote a post: Definition of a Workshop. 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.

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2015 Speakers Meeting Design Events 100

Gallus Events

MAY 18, 2017

This is something very different from the networking that we casually think about: you know, the random meetings over coffee or picking up the delegate pack. So first, a definition of structured networking at conferences: “Using the environment, meeting design or technology to ensure that the right conversations happen”. .

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Conference Conference Networking Technology Meeting Design 187

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.

Meetings 70

Meetings 2012 Event Tech Tech 70

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

2018 114

2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

I think it’s safe to say that the goals don’t stand a chance without real collaboration between the world’s leading thinkers and leveraging the power and influence of networks — which is almost a textbook definition of what the business events industry does best. A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

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. I define myself as a meeting designer and facilitator.

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Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 208

Slido

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Here are 5 reasons why you should give it a go: Get more high-profile speakers on board. A naturally-flowing conversation will make the speaker feel more relaxed, as they are not the sole center of attention on stage. Bring the guest speaker and audience closer together. Give relevant content to the audience.

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Speakers Conference Technology Meeting Design 75

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

There will definitely be increased costs related to the new requirements for hyper-sanitization and cleanliness. But we have no definitive price changes to announce at this time. To do that, you need the following: Experiences : Design experiences where the attendees and speakers take ownership to educate each other.

Food and Beverage 117

Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 117

Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

The biggest trend is “definitely the adoption of more AI-enabled platforms, from chatbots to personalisation algorithms. We’ve been a part of at least 10 activations in the last year that have had a VR component.”— ”— Serena Holmes , President & CEO at Tigris Events. …Or Maybe Not? .”

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

The biggest trend is “definitely the adoption of more AI-enabled platforms, from chatbots to personalisation algorithms. We’ve been a part of at least 10 activations in the last year that have had a VR component.”— ”— Serena Holmes , President & CEO at Tigris Events. …Or Maybe Not? .”

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

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: performances, concerts, keynote speakers, presentations, training, galas, conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, promotional events, trade shows, award and recognition ceremonies.

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Speakers Trade Shows Conference Entertainment 95

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. With that need for differentiation comes a need for definition.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

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