Conferences that Work

JULY 2, 2018

Recently, a client asked for help designing a new conference. Thirty minutes of discussion with three stakeholders revealed they hadn’t yet settled on the event’s specific purpose, scope, and format. hoping that in the process the event’s purpose and desired outcomes will become clearer. ” stage.

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Meeting Design 2012 2014 Meetings 192

Conferences that Work

JULY 23, 2018

While writing about seeing the gifts in people and events I remembered one of my favorite scenes in Love Actually (2003). Discussing this amusing scene, my wife pointed out that the two components of a present, a gift and a wrapping , suggest a metaphor for an event. Watch the 2-minute video clip. ?

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2003 Entertainment Conference Event Design 190

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2019

Every summer since 1951, the world-famous Marlboro Music Festival takes place my small Vermont hometown. I think many listeners would agree that rehearsals are primarily about the music, though some rehearsals I’ve attended at other venues have offered fascinating glimpses into the ways in which musicians think and work together.

Conference 145

Conference Venues Event Design Meetings 145

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

25–27, at The Essex in Essex, Vermont, where around 100 magazine publishers, editors, and creative directors — Lane Press clients (like Convene ) and non-clients — explored challenges specific to those in the media and print magazine business today. Hopefully that is something that sticks with people in the workplace as well.”

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2016 Speakers Conference Venues 79

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

In Vermont, the maple creemee speaks to the state’s dairy heritage. The culinary influences at Providence’s CAV Restaurant are global—and the venue doubles as an antique shop. The city also began to attract food-centric events. COOKING UP A PLAN. In Maine, the lobster roll is tied to seafaring traditions.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2005 2006 Travel 40

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. I loved doing this event. How does that work?

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Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 208