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It’s not an entrance it’s a layer

Conferences that Work

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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5 Tips for Designing Engaging Virtual Meetings

SmartMeetings

Marteen Vannest, senior consultant at Meeting Design Institute , which produces a free masterclass and certified training on producing online meetings , suggests starting with the “why” of the meeting. One of the main reasons for business events or meetings is to deliver some kind of information.

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Bringing a ‘Sense of Place’ to Meeting Design

PCMA Convene

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.”. More Meeting Trends.

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The New Corona Reality

SmartMeetings

There will be changes in protocol for every aspect of the hotel, ranging from guest check-in , public spaces, food and beverage outlets to all parts of meetings and events, as hypercleanliness, hygiene and social distancing become our new normal. Now we are meeting fewer new people, so we can go deeper.

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7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read

SmartMeetings

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Event Statistics: 17 Current Planning Stats that Could Change Your Business Today

Social Tables

However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking. While bad communication took the majority of responses from planners, others included unprepared sales reps, lack of information, and a lack of transparency.)

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future. Like, what to do with leftover event food and how to give back as a company.