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Elevate Your Conference Education

Velvet Chainsaw

There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. Conference education sessions have long been considered the main course of the event, yet typically they reek of status quo. Don’t waste this opportunity.

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Invest in Your Speakers to Grow Your Value Proposition

Velvet Chainsaw

The bread and butter of conferences is concurrent education sessions. Why do we often leave this most critical and valuable aspect of the conference experience in the hands of speakers who are not prepared to deliver an engaging learning experience? Speaker Continuous Improvement Plan. Embrace 21 st Century Learning Principles.

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How to Write a Speaker Bio That Will Attract Attendees

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If speakers contribute to the draw of your event, then their bios are essential components of your promotion. Fact is, it’s not enough to simply include educational and background information and point people toward your speaker’s latest projects.

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5 Practices for Improving Concurrent Sessions

Velvet Chainsaw

Conference organizers know that the “main course” of their education offering and value proposition is in the concurrent education sessions. Don’t Leave Education to Chance Imagine what could happen if you invested in developing your conference committee members and speakers to increase the quality of their delivery and session design?

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The top educational meeting format

Conferences that Work

In contrast, that’s way ahead of their second choice: Professional speakers delivering presentations (58%). Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The top educational meeting format appeared first on Conferences That Work. Smart conference producers incorporate participatory sessions into their events.

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CHS Leeds launches Educational Programme for 2024

Event Industry News

CHS Leeds have announced speakers and content for its award-winning educational seminars which will take place at The Royal Armouries, 23rd April. The programme will be one of the most comprehensive guides to organising modern events, with an A-Z, available to delegates, produced by the speakers live at the event.

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[Webinar] INFLUENCE 2020, National Speakers Association Virtual Experience

Velvet Chainsaw

Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. The post [Webinar] INFLUENCE 2020, National Speakers Association Virtual Experience appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. The importance of production values. REGISTER NOW.

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