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Un-Convention announces keynote speakers

Event Industry News

International music conference organiser Un-Convention has announced the first wave of speakers for its return to Manchester on the 8 th and 9 th July. This, their 106 th event, will be one of the first in-person conferences of its kind in the UK since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Trend Report: Tourism Brings Storytelling to Life

SmartMeetings

Event planners are in a perfect position to leverage the perceived image of destinations as a vehicle for their message. The right speaker can put listeners in their shoes as they share their first-hand experiences of starting a company, overcoming a life-threatening disease or climbing a mountain. Put a face to the feeling.

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A powerful & purposeful business experience – IMEX America returns October 10 – 13

Event Industry News

IMEX America, which returns to Las Vegas October 10 – 13, is set to address the new needs of the industry head on, bringing together the global business events community in a four-day event designed to deliver a tailored, targeted and enjoyable business experience.?? . 3,000+ global buyers.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

SIAL’s overall event network includes 10 shows worldwide, including France, Canada, China, the Middle East, India and Jakarta, with a total of 700,000 attendees and 16,000 exhibitors annually. There are currently 1,300 pending meetings slated for the event. Importers and exporters from the U.S., market,” she says.

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The Power of Facilitation at Web Summit: 15,000+ New Connections in Just Two Minutes

Slido

We understand that event networking is important for our delegates. More often than not, it’s the main reason why they join our events. We use an arsenal of tools to improve it – event apps, complicated icebreakers or name tags with personal hobbies. At least partially.

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Your Best Life Conference Defies Ageism Stereotypes

PCMA Convene

A new event launched earlier this year to celebrate people over age 50 and defy the ageist stereotypes that put most of this demographic in retirement mode. So you ’ re an event planner now? But the greatest success was for the delegates who came and were able to hear these great speakers. Photos courtesy Ageist).

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

SmartMeetings

From his lockdown in Greece, he has been busily planning for what he calls “the post-COVID New World.”. With all incentives or meetings, there is a big high after the event. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. See also : The New Corona Reality.

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