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A novel way to assess consensus

Conferences that Work

Chapter 44 of my book The Power of Participation explains how facilitators use participatory voting to provide public information about viewpoints in the room, and pave the way for further discussion. In particular, we often use participatory voting to assess consensus. It’s often unclear whether a group has formed a consensus around a specific viewpoint or proposed action.

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The Grand Reopening Event Planning Checklist You Need to Bookmark

Eventbrite UK

While most creators have a trusty event planning checklist that they consult in normal times, organising a post-lockdown event comes with a whole host of different factors to consider. Whether it’s ordering PPE supplies for staff or ensuring that social distancing measures are being adhered to, you’ll want to make sure that your event complies […].

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365 Community Engagement: What Could It Actually Look Like for Events?

EventMB

Ongoing ‘365 engagement’ is on the horizon, according to event tech providers, but they have yet to form a clear picture of just what it will look like. Community building through virtual events will be key, but how should you fold that into ongoing engagement? Virtual event tech has introduced a number of new vehicles […]. The post 365 Community Engagement: What Could It Actually Look Like for Events?

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58 of the Most Influential People in Virtual Events

Glisser

The events industry has had a tough year to say the least, but these challenging times have also inspired some huge achievements and innovations in virtual events. Here, we celebrate some of the people who have gone above and beyond this past year, and we urge you to follow them for inspiration, success stories and motivation.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips

SmartMeetings

When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. Here are some vital event insurance tips. Planning for the What Ifs.

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Encore designs a divine food and wine experience under the vines

EncoreAPAC

The creative team at Encore in Adelaide developed a stunning food and wine experience at St Hugo in the Barossa Valley. The brief from McGrath Real Estate was to provide a styling and audio visual solution for the opening dinner of their multi-day Leadership Conference and Team Building getaway. The dinner at St Hugo was spectacularly located within the grounds of the vineyard and included a long table nestled in the vines of the property.

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Case Study: CHG Incentive Shift Celebrate Flexibility

SmartMeetings

Editor’s Note : The pivot to digital events over the last year revealed that a lot of value delivered at face-to-face meetings can effectively be online. One of the big exceptions, however, was incentive programs. It can be difficult to use the same screen that delivers daily tasks for celebrating achievements. Julie Sibthorp, senior director of corporate meeting and events with CHG Healthcare (and a Smart Woman in Meetings Award winner ) was undaunted in the face of the challenge and shared the

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Temporary Fix or Permanent Change? An AV Perspective on the Evolution of Trade Shows

PCMA Convene

Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. It should just exist as content that has long tail.” The name AVIXA may not ring a bell with you, but you’re likely familiar with InfoComm, the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America.

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How to Plan Your Stag and Doe in Ten Easy Steps

EventSource

Let’s get real – planning a wedding can be expensive. Enter the Stag and Doe a.k.a the honeymoon fund generator! The reason that these parties are so great is that they are a chance for you to have a big blowout with your friends and family with the added bonus of raising money for your wedding! Here’s how to plan your Stag and Foe in ten easy steps: Step 1: Pick a date.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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4 Tips to Make Presenters More Effective for Any Audience

MeetingsNet

Communication-skills specialist Kerri Garbis explains how to prepare speakers to present effectively for both virtual and in-person attendees. The past 12 months have brought a huge jump in demand for speaker and presenter coaching, according to Kerri Garbis, founder and CEO of Ovation, a Boston-based communication-skills training firm. After all, engaging a virtual audience is quite different than engaging an in-person audience.

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Virtual and Hybrid Events: Attendee Networking 

Guidebook

If you pivoted into virtual events over this past year, you know that creating an engaging virtual environment for your audience isn’t as straightforward as with in-person events. While the elements of face-to-face interactions, bumping into someone at the coffee line, or meeting your seatmate are removed in a virtual event, technology enables great opportunities for virtual networking.

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Selling Event Tickets Online: Why One Country Show Creator Moved Away From Cash

Eventbrite UK

Cashless and contactless events have become a firm part of our post-lockdown world – which means event creators need to adapt. If your event has always relied on cash, switching to online ticketing might sound like a daunting prospect. But it’s much simpler than you might think. Selling tickets online will not only ensure that […]. The post Selling Event Tickets Online: Why One Country Show Creator Moved Away From Cash appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Why It’s Crucial That You Nurture Your Relationships With Venues

Special Events

In addition to the benefits you stand to gain, a good venue-vendor relationship is also a win for clients.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Truckfest confirms extravaganza for return to Peterborough

Event Industry News

Truckfest, Europe’s largest trucking festival since 1983, has confirmed it will be returning to the East of England Arena & Events Centre on August 28-30 with a full 3-day festival and all-new opening ceremony. The festival was able to run a reduced event in 2020 between lockdowns, but the event planned for the August Bank Holiday weekend will be a return to the full show, following a postponement in May.

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How Can CIOs Implement Effective Change Management?

Management Events

Change management is inevitable in the era of digital transformation — at individual and enterprise levels. Over the past year, organizations across the globe experienced some form of change management out of necessity. Shona Elliot, best-selling author and executive management & leadership consultant, shared her insights on organizational change management in a recent Transformation Thursday session on Clubhouse hosted by Management Events. “ COVID has completely moved the needle in terms o

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Blossoms to headline ‘near-normal’ gig trial

Event Industry News

Music fans in Liverpool are to get the chance to enjoy a near-normal gig as part of a government pilot event. A crowd of 5,000 will see headline act Blossoms without having to social-distance or wear face coverings. But they will only get into the 2 May event by having a negative Covid test. Meanwhile, the FA Cup semi-final between Leicester City and Southampton at London’s Wembley Stadium will host a crowd of 4,000 later as part of a series of government trial events.

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Point of View: Kathryn Jones

IEM

Kathryn Jones. Events Officer at University of Central Lancashire. www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynannjones. As part of our commitment to championing the industry, we are talking to people about their careers and what IEM means to them. Kathryn has worked in her current role of Events Officer for just over two years. Prior to that, she completed an MA in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management while working at the University of Cumbria organising careers events for students.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Givergy launches subscription service – Givergy Unlimited (UK)

Event Industry News

Givergy announced today the launch of Givergy Unlimited – an innovative, cost-effective annual subscription service allowing clients unlimited use of Givergy’s award-winning fundraising platform. Givergy Unlimited was created to help organisations minimise costs whilst maximising fundraising returns. For a fixed annual cost, clients will receive continuous access to Givergy’s online fundraising features including; online auctions, pledge drives, raffles and prize draws, selling tickets or simply

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Standout Earth Day Campaigns

Verve

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Event Delivery Platform for COVID Recovery

Event Industry News

Bringing people together, or sending teams out, is even riskier than before. When it comes to event risk management during a pandemic, effective communication is as important as your plans and safety procedures. Whether the method is through the use of radio, SMS, social media or a dedicated event delivery platform like Blerter – using the right mix of technology is crucial.

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Explori and Evolio Join Forces in North America

Exhibitor Magazine

LONDON and NEW YORK  Event measurement experts Explori and Evolio Marketing are pleased to announce that they have entered into a North American stra.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Prior to Covid-19 Running live events was a full-time business

Event Industry News

Running events in the future seems even more difficult as we come out of lockdown; social distancing, cleaning, capacity limits, temperature checks, Coaching staff, resource planning, one 2 ones, and training plans need to be implemented, and not to mention your day to day tasks. Ensuring your team is integrated and up to speed on the changes as soon as possible is essential.

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The Innofac Show to Debut in Las Vegas

Exhibitor Magazine

Amsterdam, Netherlands andmdash; The Innofac Show, a conference and expo for Facility Management in Hospitality and Entertainment, will launch its first.

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Turn in-person, virtual, and hybrid events into empowering experiences with Conference Compass

Event Industry News

Mobile event apps have come a long way in recent years. They have evolved into versatile tools for event planners, attendees, exhibitors, and all of the different stakeholders involved. Mobile event apps are now indispensable to the event industry, and it would be unthinkable not to make use of them. Above all, this great piece of technology makes physical, and now even more so virtual and hybrid, events more productive and engaging, provides valuable data insights, and increases the event ROI.

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Sharing Documents Through the Customer Portal

Caterease

The post Sharing Documents Through the Customer Portal appeared first on Caterease.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Boost networking by connecting virtual attendees with Eventboost

Event Industry News

Eventboost is an all-in-one event management platform enabling event professionals to manage virtual & hybrid events, online meetings, and webinars. You can link any meeting or video platforms of your choice, or use the built-in broadcasting and live-streaming system. Eventboost helps you effortlessly manage virtual breakouts, 1:1 meetings, product showcases, Q&A, polls, instant chats, and much more.

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TVM.Bio Releases Smart Badges For Trade Shows

Exhibitor Magazine

Marketing and promotion music solutions company, TVM.Bio, has released the TVM.Bio Smart Badge, wearable technology that uses advanced Near Field Comm.

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365 Community Engagement: What Could It Actually Look Like for Events?

Skift

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