Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. Currently, I add a few peer conferences a month. This calendar provides strong evidence that any group with something in common who wants to connect and learn can benefit from peer conference designs.

Conference 208

Conference 2009 Healthcare Conference Design 208

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.)

Conference 202

Conference 2009 Conference Design 2015 202

Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. My books continue to sell, and this blog is the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation. His enthusiasm for my conference design work was a huge boost.

2005 202

2005 2009 2007 Consulting 202

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whenever I’ve had the pleasure of meeting David (not often enough!) There is nothing in the 2016 BizBash Design Issue that explores the heart of event design: what will happen at the event? In 2009, Jill and Kevin created the JKWeddingDance for their Big Day, and the traditional Western wedding was enriched forever.

Event Design 136

Event Design 2010 2016 2009 136

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. Meetings bring people together, you see, and that applies to the back of the house just as much as it does among attendees. Our readers did not disappoint.

2016 76

2016 2015 Hotels Conference Design 76