Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

They assume that the core purpose of a meeting session is to transmit content to an audience. And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage. Steve Jobs said, “Design is how it works”.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Imagine that each event has a “window” into all the other locations, and that the focus can be shifted from place to place–like a group video chat but with an event in each window. There are a number of meeting design elements that need to be accounted for, but the cost savings and expanded participation seem well worth it.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Whether your event has 50 or 5,000 attendees, we have three solid ways to engage your audience to ensure your guests have an unforgettable experience. Social Media. Networking. Radde, Ph.D.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

H: Meeting or event design. Each one is linked to a story by a meeting professional that we think will help you understand them better and apply them to your work. Some help you determine the primary goals and objectives for your meeting or event. H: Meeting or event design.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. The art and craft of the meeting designer. It’s a meeting designer’s job to create these contextual layers.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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