Conferences that Work

JULY 24, 2017

The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida. Sources for additional information.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

37 • Director of Education and Meetings. Delray Beach, Florida. Lake Mary, Florida. 28 • Director of Education & Events. National Speakers Association. Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association. Winter Park, Florida. 39 • Senior Manager, Education & Events. Sarah Soliman Daudin.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. Each year the association hosts an annual conference for members featuring three full days of in-person networking and education.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Learn How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist from an FICP22 Speaker. 12-15 at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida. That’s a direct impact on 6,000 people around the world for the next decade. This was the first time the CSR Closing Experience was included in the program. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) November 15, 2022.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

During your event, leverage the power of mindfulness and presence, foster an environment that engages all senses, and provide brilliant networking and education. Neen James is a keynote speaker who was featured at Smart Meetings Florida Extraordinary Experience. Find out more at neenjames.com.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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2023 Tourism Trade Shows Sustainability 96

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate. To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It was so refreshing and educational for me to meet others near me that I could reach out with any frustrations or questions. The Association of Bridal Consultants has so many resources as a Wedding Professional, including education, webinars, speaker information and membership.

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Event Guru

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This upcoming March, Catersource and The Special Event will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida , and it is one that you won’t want to miss. There are so many sessions to choose from, so if you are planning on attending, make sure to attend the opening and closing keynote sessions as the speakers are phenomenal!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

While the speaker can be to blame for lack of audience engagement, in my experience, it’s usually the fault of the audience!” Last Wednesday I led a two-hour workshop in Boston for 160 members of a national education association. ” I disagree. A different workshop. Sources for additional information. Near Atlanta?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Attendees will get to be the very first to hear the results from a study commissioned by Haute and conducted by the team at Alla Breve Educational Consulting, ROE, on the emotions we keep and how they might drive or deter business and business relationships. The results debut, bleisure and connection begin Jan. 12 and end on the 21.

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InGo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Bringing together 15,000 attendees, 450 speakers and 500 exhibitors, AfricaCom is the ideal networking experience for technology leaders. FIBO USA Miami Beach, Florida October 17-19 FIBO USA is an industry summit, education program, and fitness festival all in one experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

But there’s also another group that will be wary of returning to this way of life, and yet, also wants to be catered to and participate in events for educational or recreational reasons. Hybrid events offer the opportunity to expand an event’s reach, engagement, and return on investment for speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 24, 2019

In this new role, Kanai is focusing on connecting with the Gardens’ visitors—more than 5,000 so far this season, 40 percent coming from outside of Florida—and keeping members excited about returning and continuing to bring in students who use the Gardens as a classroom of science, health and art. How much do you interact with museum members?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. “I California, closely followed by Florida, led the list.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Register for Webinar.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. Marketing conferences is more complicated now than it was two years ago.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. Marketing conferences is more complicated now than it was two years ago.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 22, 2023

With keynote speakers who are leaders in the field, panel discussions with opportunities for live Q&A, hands-on workshops, and social events, conferences are a good investment for professional development. The focus is on how new technologies can help people learn and perform.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The conference/expo/consumer showcase hybrid promises a lot opportunity for both education and fun. Not only have ICBC speakers and participants helped shape our country's legislature, they've also made great strides towards shaping our cultural relationship to cannabis as well. The Hemp & Cannabis Fair: Bend-Richmond. MardiGrass.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Connection and coordination to local resources (speakers, celebrities, experiences) for a more authentic experience. 2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. You’ll see how banquet accounting works to see ways to confirm accuracy in the final invoice.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Speaker bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Website: contactplan.com.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 9, 2018

When Courtney began her journey towards a career in events, the most relevant degree she could achieve was in Recreation & Leisure Services Administration with an emphasis in Special Events from The Florida State University. Today, Courtney is the Director of Culture at Koncept Events, a DMC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

Backup plan – In some cases, presenters are flying in from far-flung destinations, meaning flight delays could leave you without a keynote speaker. To prevent this, consider having a contractual backup plan for your speakers and VIPs. It could be another member of their team or a colleague from their speaker network.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 19, 2017

That’s especially suitable in that various ways of sharing with other planners to save costs pop up throughout the cover story of the newest issue of Plan Your Meetings —including sharing menus to leverage bulk purchasing of F&B and sharing speakers to minimize travel expenses.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. You will have an opportunity to gather valuable information from the speakers and other attendees who will share their experience. Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Management. January 2019.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Just have a look at speakers list on which you’ll find representatives of top world companies such as Hulu, Amazon, Twitter, Google, Facebook, Calvin Klein and more! #4 4 days, 4000 attendees and 185 speakers. 6 tracks and over 100 speakers will be there to make sure your time is worth it. Where: Florida, FL, USA.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

And the conference is highly rated by past attendees, earning a 90% or greater approval rating for its speakers and its ability to boost careers. CESS makes is simpler by educating attendees on the power of social media, creating amazing customer experiences across multiple touchpoints, the smart use of technology, and much more.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

As experiential marketing degree programs crop up, professors outline how the industry can better support students Florida International University recently added event-focused specializations and tracks. In the meantime, aspiring event marketers have turned to related established programs that offer transferable skills and experiences.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Taught by native Spanish speakers, who are also well versed in English, guests get a crash course in every day greetings and salutations, restaurant ordering and more. Sand Sculpting: Award-winning artist Marianne van den Broek runs the sand-sculpting workshop at Casa Marina in Key West, Florida. Physical Education.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You may have amazing speakers, an impressive event agenda and a strong event brand , but there’s another element that you can’t forget when putting together ideas for your next corporate event. For instance, if you’re hosting an event in Florida, then Disney's Animal Kingdom is a great possible location to get in touch with nature.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Held in Las Vega, NV, the conference is a massive collection of keynote speakers, technical presentations, and fun. Do what you can to bring in top-tier keynote speakers. Key Takeaway: You can never go wrong with big name speakers. Source: Network World. Key Takeaway: Go all out. Offer hands-on training workshops. Startup Day.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Event Manager, External Speaker and Production | SpectraForce | Stamford, CT. Coordinator, Special Events – Community Education | Hawaii Pacific Health | Lihue, HI. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Branding Event Planner | Gartner | Stamford, CT.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

AAHOA Convention and Trade Show | Orlando, FL | April 2-5 In 2024, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association will host its annual trade show and convention, affectionately called AAHOACON, in Orlando, Florida. This year’s expo will host more than 50 speakers over three days.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 30, 2018

These workshops are not successful because of the: excellence of a speaker; beauty/novelty of the venue/F&B/entertainment; or extraordinary facilitation. Such workshops routinely meet the outcomes they’re designed to achieve: creating useful and memorable learning experiences and connections. Why are these workshops successful?

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