Conferences that Work

JUNE 28, 2021

During our 25 minutes together, we discussed various panel formats, their value, and how to structure and design powerful panel discussions into the larger context of meetings, conferences, and events. 22:45 Using the Post It! 22:45 Using the Post It! Bonus: More ways to create panels designed as if the audience matters.

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the power of webinars and how you can incorporate them into your events strategy! Understanding the purpose of webinars Before running a webinar, it’s important to understand your specific goals. Even with the best equipment, it’s always important to test your tech before the event day to avoid issues!

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. Understand the strategy behind transforming a 3-day event into an 8-week virtual experience that launched their new digital vault. Why creating memorable experiences makes a virtual event stick.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Click to vote for The Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2023! Dear colleagues and friends, I hope this message finds you well and thriving in your event industry endeavors. Share the News: Spread the word among your colleagues, friends, and industry peers by sharing this post via the icons below.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ever noticed how the best event websites pique your curiosity and get you excited about attending–no matter how far away the event actually is? That’s because the most effective websites for events aren’t just online brochures. What is an Event Website? Want to elevate your event experience to new heights?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Not only is Barbara Connell, CAE, CMP Fellow , the longest-tenured CMP to date; the president and CEO of Solutions by Connell is also first to have been designated as a CMP Fellow, as part of its inaugural class in 2022. To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.” Her team sat for the very first test.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When attendees start arriving and using your event check-in app , what impression will they get? . Will your badge design catch their eye right from the start, cementing your branding in their mind? It may seem like a small decision, but badge design is a vital piece of the successful event puzzle. .

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s an independent review of my conference design work, published as a case study in Chapter 25—Designing and Developing Content for Collaborative Business Events—of the book The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Tip: The hardback version is expensive, the ebook is a quarter of the hardback cost.)

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Attendease

APRIL 11, 2024

The virtual event has come to an end; the last of the breakout rooms have closed, and attendees are logging off. But while the virtual conference may be over, the conversations and post-event reporting shouldn’t have to stop there. Why is Retention Important Post-Event?

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IMG

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Let’s talk about women’s empowerment event ideas. As seasoned corporate event planners, we have seen the magic that happens when incredible women gather to inspire, learn, and lift each other. But why do these events matter so much? The beauty of these events is the organic connections that happen. 42% of all U.S.

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Attendease

JANUARY 23, 2024

Preparing for an upcoming event is one of the busiest times in an association professional’s career. After all, there are so many tasks to take care of, from determining event ticket prices to setting up your venue. But your most crucial tasks are promoting your event and encouraging your audience to register. High relevance.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Planning an event is like orchestrating a symphony—every note matters, from the first rehearsal to the final bow. But how do you make sure your audience has your event stuck in their head for days, weeks, and months afterwards? What do you hope to achieve by hosting this event? Let’s get started! Who is your audience?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Since most solutions were created post-pandemic, conducting due diligence on how secure the platform is paramount. Numerous association professionals have conducted demos with well over 20 providers! Production and Experience Design Over Platform. And it’s a murky and often frustrating experience.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 5, 2023

Still thinking about the event app that made navigating your weekend a breeze? Then you’re familiar with some top-notch event branding! The best event branding sticks in attendees’ minds long after the event has ended—and gets them excited when it comes around again in the future. What is Event Branding?

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Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

Event websites are an extremely powerful marketing tool for promoting your upcoming events. They provide potential attendees with detailed information about the event while educating and entertaining them along the way. More importantly, event websites are a great way to boost your event registration !

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why. ” If the “Zenus AI” system is, in fact, completely unhackable, this statement may well be true. Here we go.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design! Cross-disciplinary.

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EventSource

MAY 7, 2024

Every moment of their opulent celebration, seamlessly planned by Designed Dream Events , felt like a scene from a modern fairy tale with all the elements of romance and luxury. Vendors Featured in this Article 85 Reviews Designed Dream Event. It perfectly framed the action for those important wedding photos.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A well-designed stage can help you stand out from the crowd and can be a make or break factor of the experience for your audience. But before you commit to an event stage design, it’s important to consider all the factors that go into creating one. What is event stage design? Use audience POV.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Meeting professionals spend months and sometimes years designing events that are engaging, inspiring and educational. A Desert Wellness Oasis First, let’s set the scene. A Desert Wellness Oasis First, let’s set the scene. The organization is headquartered in Phoenix, runs 80 centers in major U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Event Marketer

MAY 8, 2024

“The event is just the thing that happened, but the experience that we create is how we make people feel, and how we make people feel is what builds loyalty.” Felicia Kaban, Director-Executive Events, Kenvue Everyday drugstore brands like Tylenol and Band-Aid are household names, but their parent company, Kenvue, not so much.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 16, 2024

Event Marketer has embarked on a partnership with the industry’s leading authority on event measurement and analytics, the Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition. The year-long collaboration will provide experiential marketers with important tools and resources designed to help them track and measure the success of their events.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 21, 2024

How to design events that speak to the inner child in all attendees Designing events that resonate with the inner child of every attendee can transform an ordinary gathering into a deeply personal experience. Also, a psychologically safe space is crucial to well-being and belonging.

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Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

Planning and coordinating events isn’t a walk in the park. However, in an age where almost everything can be simplified with technology, an event app plays a crucial role in changing the landscape of event planning and management. Event apps have already revolutionized the way we see and handle events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. The largest word was “empower.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you hear the term “wellness,” what comes to mind first? In 2023, it became clearer than ever that although wellness fits into meetings in many ways and makes for an outstanding attendee experience, it’s just as important for meeting profs to prioritize their own wellness. Incentives?

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 15, 2024

the Importance of lighting for corporate events is as important a part of transmitting your message as tone of voice and body language are in interpersonal communication. lighting is arguably one of the most important aspects of an event , especially for large corporate events and parties.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness. For an industry that often seems invisible, GMID is its annual coming-out party. Everyone has help along the way.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Signs are an important part of our day-to-day life, whether we think about it or not. With so many signs surrounding us all the time, choosing ones that stand out can be uniquely difficult — especially when it comes to the world of meetings and events. That’s where these event signage ideas come in.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 2, 2024

“For as much back and forth as there is going over these designs and the concepts and location, I’ve always found the simpler you keep it, the better. Nespresso’s stylish elevator cafe was designed in partnership with editors from Architectural Digest. And this was a small, immersive space that brews great coffee.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

If you’re pursuing your CMP, you may be all too familiar with imposter syndrome; Alexandra Carvalho, CMP, says that when she was working towards the esteemed designation, she certainly was. She learned of the CMP early on in her career in the meetings and events industry. The energy of an event day is my secret fuel,” says Carvalho.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

When Keely Cat-Wells, founder and president of C-Talent , arrived to speak at an event about the importance of diversity and accessibility with her colleague, who was in a wheelchair, the two were met with a startling realization: the room that was booked for the event was entirely inaccessible. Keely Cat-Wells.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

In fact, according to the National Institute for Play (NIFP) based in Carmel Valley, California, feeling playful is seriously important for a healthy life. Incorporating play in an event also makes business sense. Visit California demonstrated the power of the ultimate playground Play isn’t just for kids anymore.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Finding ways to elevate attendee well-being is the new gold standard Prioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. Creating moments of wellness does not have to be extravagant.

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