PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

A visiting professor at Pratt Institute in New York and the founder of a startup that uses AI as a tool to measure emotions online, Pavliscak speaks frequently about tech design and emotions. Even on Zoom, a tool “that we all rely on, we don’t truly have eye contact,” she said.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 13, 2018

Last month , we addressed how planners can become more hands-on in content creation and speaker preparation. Yes, most every meeting has after-the-fact attendee evaluations. However, data-analytics tools have evolved to make it easier for planners to analyze the responses.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 11, 2021

For example, a company may be concerned with how teamwork is affected by inclusion, meeting design or event experiences that simulate common issues and illustrate solutions. Before the conference, create a control group so you can monitor how learning is used post-meeting. Design for application and impact.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

Virtual meetings require careful design to keep attendees engaged and deliver value for the hosts. But how do you translate the energy and insights from a face-to-face meeting through a computer screen? When designing an online event, content must be both engaging and relevant —and rightsized, not too much. Make a Profit.

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The MICE

JULY 27, 2022

According to Felix, the term ‘participant experience design’ is a work in progress. It was established based on the theory of meeting design, a well-known ‘tool kit’ used by planners worldwide. These elements — curiosity, openness, flow and willingness to learn – can be planned with the methods of ‘meeting design.’

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Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

As a firm believer of “meeting design” : the principle of texturising content to avoid it being stale and boring, we made sure we integrated meeting design into the programme. Brief and support all your speakers. We put that down to, firstly choosing and paying some brilliant speakers.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

We’ve confirmed that virtual events can be engaging and productive, but only if the meeting design is truly participant driven and takes into consideration the needs of that audience. 2) On accessibility when it comes to choosing event technology and tools…. As we move into hybrid, we can’t lose that perspective.

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Evenium

AUGUST 14, 2018

Our onsite Event Tech specialists will be helping planners design interactive meetings with the right tools and tricks. If you’d like to meet with one of our Event Tech specialists, you can schedule a meeting now.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The speaker icon next to the “All Tables” caption allows you to choose the “background chatter volume” Like an in-person social, you can set this so you can hear some of the conversation at other tables. Rally has an interesting twist on the sound you hear during an online social. Experience quality and interface.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

So if a primary event activity includes a keynote speaker or performer, then your seats need to be directed toward the front of the event. There are several cloud-based event layout software tools available that can automate the process of creating these event space designs and ensure you are using the proper dimensions for your diagrams.

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Slido

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Here are 5 reasons why you should give it a go: Get more high-profile speakers on board. A naturally-flowing conversation will make the speaker feel more relaxed, as they are not the sole center of attention on stage. Bring the guest speaker and audience closer together. Give relevant content to the audience.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2019

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

To do that, you need the following: Experiences : Design experiences where the attendees and speakers take ownership to educate each other. Speakers : Select speakers from diverse communities and give them the platform to advance their dreams and goals. Relying on Excel as your primary tool is no longer effective.

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Slido

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Is it to help people get to know each other, start collaborating, or engage with speakers? Group collaboration on speaker questions If done right, a Q&A session can easily become the most interactive part of any panel or presentation. Q&A tools like Slido can help you bring audience questions to light (and to the stage).

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Conference Speakers Meeting Design 2016 80

PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Where past generations of meeting-goers might have been content as spectators, attendees today are looking for more active participation and experiential learning — starting with the fact that much of what they used to travel for is now available digitally. Some speakers might be concerned about giving up the ability to manage the material.

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Meetings Meeting Design Speakers Tech 103

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

Paul Nunesdea : And hello, hello, dear viewers, this is a soft start of our third episode in 2024 of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors. As you probably know by now, we are pleased to entertain today our guest speaker Adrian Segar. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. Let’s meet next year” Adrian Segar: So that’s the big picture.

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Guidebook

JULY 18, 2018

Wouldn’t you feel special if you were whisked away to VIP seats or had special access to intimate, VIP-only Q&A sessions with speakers? Giving guests the tools to evangelize (and even some friendly tech support to help those who might not be social media savvy) should always be part of the strategy. Offer unique experiences.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2019

Use easy, interest-peaking subject lines in email invitations (maybe the name of a prominent speaker). Quality content is the most important aspect of a medical meeting. Here are a few tips from Cote: Provide quality speakers who are credible, published and engaging. Related: The Ground Shifts Yet Again for Medical Meetings.

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Medical Meetings Meetings Education Airlines 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

This means the tone of a meeting or event can change dramatically based on one person’s mood. Creating a safe, positive environment that fosters collaboration is of utmost importance in meeting design. This is a great marketing tool and excuse to engage participants ahead of time to generate buzz and excitement.

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Entertainment Sponsorships Meetings Meeting Design 60

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Smart Meetings has rounded up the best event planning resources of this year, in order to help planners face challenges in 2017. 7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read. 9 Things Every Meeting Planner Should Carry in Their Toolkit. 7 Key Questions Successful Meeting Planners Ask. Are you prepared?

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2016 Event Planning 2017 Meeting Planning 41

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Most event planners are still relying on spreadsheets for many event tasks, but these traditional tools don’t give you intel in the best possible way. On the side of the audience, we’ll see more innovation related to getting attendees to interact with speakers and giving them an active learning experience.

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2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2018

But delivering meetings that engage employees doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are six ideas for effective all-hands meetings designed to engage your employees. Get your employees engaged early by creating a collaborative space where they can plan for the next all-hands meeting. Get with the program.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

As Christy Lamagma brilliantly phrases this below, “Technology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes (and) automate tasks…(but) what it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships.” “One trend I think is a huge is AI.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

We will have an intentional mix of physical and virtual presences with in-person gatherings driven by purpose and designed for collaboration.”. When it matters enough to gather, the meeting design could be much different that in the BC (before-Covid) times. That could lead her to stop engaging.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

As Christy Lamagma brilliantly phrases this below, “Technology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes (and) automate tasks…(but) what it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships.” “One trend I think is a huge is AI.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

That’s why planners need a basic working knowledge of administrative tasks and tools. Even companies and organizations that have full-time meeting and event planning departments may need to hire temporary/seasonal staff or recruit volunteers for their events. Design program. Engage speakers and performers. Write reports.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M., We used meeting design to do that, which already had some gamification elements to it. These themed nights will be two hours long and will also include a keynote speaker, presentations and panel discussions. One of the tools used was ‘The Sopranos’. Why use gamification?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

All of the above is driving the generation’s expectations for meetings and events, ultimately redefining the meeting industry entirely. Attendees want more control over the meeting agenda. Gone are the days of static schedules, where speaker after speaker shuffle on stage while attendees remain seated.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

All of the above is driving the generation’s expectations in regards to meetings and events, ultimately redefining the industry as a result. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Gone are the days of static schedules that shuffle through speaker after speaker while attendees remain seated.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. Traditionally, event teams have seated attendees based on elements such as relationships, titles, or industry.

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Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Industry Performance Trends.

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