PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

I received the email that we had won the bid and the conference would be coming to Grand Rapids in 2017! The most rewarding aspect of my job is collaborating with a wide variety of professionals to produce the best events possible. I was able to see all of my hard work over nine months result in my largest booking.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

How can hosting events that showcase the latest technologies not rub off on convention centers? How can business event organizers in high-tech sectors not incorporate bleeding-edge tools in their own event design and session rooms — which then seep into other kinds of events not directly associated with technology?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2017

When PCMA Education Conference 2017 opens at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on Sunday afternoon, attendees can expect to encounter something new — maybe just a tad uncomfortably so. Click on the speaker’s name to go to the full interview. “Because that is the ultimate path to growth.”

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

What seems more significant, however, are concerns about events that attract international attendees to the U.S. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 percent in the 2016 survey.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Read on to find out why we expect more diversity in business-event speakers, why we think relationships will be key to improved event security, and why we are following the rise of artificial intelligence and cognitive-enhancing drugs.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 22, 2017

According to the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a survey conducted by the U.S. Can the same be said about business events? Convene asked Joan Eisenstodt, who as chief strategist for her firm Eisenstodt Associates consults on event design. . Joan Eisenstodt. Not even remotely, and it’s not just in sessions.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. •We Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets. . • Cut videoing of presentations.

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zkipster

APRIL 28, 2017

Successful events have a powerful impact on people, reshaping the way they view themselves and others. Most of us think that flawless logistics, powerful communication, and good content (or impressive speakers) are enough to run high-quality events. Now choose three of these activities, and incorporate them in the event design.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 6, 2017

Last Friday, Event Leadership Institute Executive Director Howard Givner took the stage at techsytalk LIVE 2017 , a two-day event tech conference in the heart of Midtown, New York. 75% of attendees say networking is their primary reason to attend an event. etouches (@etouches) June 2, 2017. techsytalk.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

. — GM Diversity (@GM_Diversity) April 12, 2017. Representing more than 200 academic institutions, government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, attendees will hear high-profile speakers and engage in panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, technical and scientific competitions, and a career fair.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Key differentiator.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The Congress, held every other year, features cutting-edge medical information, key-note speakers, education sessions, and abstracts detailing the latest advancements in the field. The 2015 Congress, held in Toronto, attracted about 7,500 attendees; the 2017 Congress is slated for Berlin. But ISTH didn’t want to rush in.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 28, 2018

GA also has created a pledge: “I will not serve as a panelist at a public conference when there are no women on the panel,” with the definition of a panel as three or more speakers. In 2017, Gender Avenger began organizing face-to-face meetings on Meetup, and plans to expand the scope of the GA Tally.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Event Details. Startup Grind 2017 Global Conference. 21–22, 2017 Fox Theatre Redwood City, California. Sometimes called “the United Nations for startups,” the Startup Grind Global Conference is an annual event designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. CHALLENGES.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2018

This emphasis on leadership and STEM “rippled throughout” all of the event’s design, Hope said, from speaker selection to marketing messages, and factored into the naming of the event itself: G.I.R.L., AN ORCHESTRATED EVENT’. 2017 speaker lineup was all women and girls. Scenes from G.I.R.L.’s

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Recruiting speakers. Speak your mind by participating in the 2017 Meetings Market Survey. We are expected every year to increase our attendance and improve our meeting, but without any budget increases.”). Making revenue goals. Managing staff and volunteers. Negotiating with hotels in a seller’s market. Lack of staff. .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. A live band may need a stage, lighting and sound as well.

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Decibel Management

MARCH 27, 2021

Welcome to Decibel Event Management’s Talent Spotlight series where we highlight great keynote speakers, presenters, performers and other talent to enhance your in-person or virtual event. It will be a great resource to you the next time you’re planning an event. This one’s for the event peeps among us.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

Six Last Minute Event Promotion Strategies : Six ways to promote your event effectively when you’re on a tight deadline. Five Trends Event Planners Should Know Before Booking A Keynote Speaker: Key trends organizers should be paying attention to this year to book the right speaker. The Ultimate Design Handbook.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 25, 2016

Before the speaker, Travel Channel’s Brian Unger, took the stage, the volunteer conference organizers announced next year’s conference destination host, Greater Palm Springs, and we watched a short, fun video about this resort location. Several of us wondered aloud what the Tiffany-blue boxes might signify or contain.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

area in 2017 to be closer to “business operations, our customers, and other important stakeholders,” the company’s chief executive, Paul Grimwood, said in a statement. affords meeting organizers access to expert speakers, federal policymakers, and industry sponsors. In 2017, D.C. Nestle moved its U.S.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2016

In one of Convene ‘s surveys last year , more than half of the event organizer participants told us that they do not intentionally choose a lineup of presenters from a diversity perspective, nor is it important to their organization and/or their audience that male and female speakers are equally represented on their conference stage.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Offstage Speakers walked through the audience at World Tour London to create a more personal connection with attendees throughout the room. The on-site schedule at World Tour is designed with short attention spans in mind. The list of speakers included experts from Shell, Accenture, Barclays, and other companies.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 6, 2018

They want the answers to all their questions regarding your event. The time, venue, date, speakers, event registration process , and anything and everything else. They want to understand the quality and standard of your event and see if they match up to their expectations. Russell Crowe style.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2018

After wrapping up what he felt was another successful Risk Management Society (RIMS) conference in 2017, RIMS vice president of events and education, Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, got some disturbing feedback: Multiple women said they had felt out of place at the event. Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES. Addressing the Issue.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 30, 2018

This feat of event brilliance took place on Nov. 7, 2017, at the Ontario Science Centre with a 500+sold out crowd who collectively raised. This year celebrated a science -and-curiosity theme featuring Ted-style talks from three remarkable speakers on how artificial intelligence and technology is transforming healthcare.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Our attendees, partners, journalists, and speakers,” he said, “tell us that this fundamental thinking is what makes the two days in Graz so special.”. The 2017 Fifteen Seconds Festival, scheduled for June 8–9, will focus on “challenging the commercial future” and cover four pillars: growth, talent, media, and tech. “We 100+ SPEAKERS.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

On MoneyConf’s website, visitors can browse through rows of headshots of investors who will attend, in the same way that traditional conferences might picture the event’s main speakers. Nicolas Jacquemin/La Clef). Collaboration Is The ‘Secret Sauce’ For Startups.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Its annual conference brings together thousands of play researchers, advocates, designers, educators, practitioners, providers, and policymakers from around the world. — City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) July 14, 2017. A post shared by Layla Isaac Foundation (@laylaisaacfoundation) on Sep 14, 2017 at 10:14am PDT.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Held in Las Vega, NV, the conference is a massive collection of keynote speakers, technical presentations, and fun. Do what you can to bring in top-tier keynote speakers. And don't forget to add play into your event agenda. Corporate event management doesn’t have to be boring. Source: Network World. but that's not all.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

As a result, 2017 convention attendees from across the country were given the opportunity to engage with their government representatives during a business session, via a simple text. THE ADVOCATE. But it’s the immediate nature of Phone2Action that is most critical to advocacy efforts. They may not do anything.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Key differentiator.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Her latest work focuses on trust as the next big disrupter — a topic she’ll explore in depth at PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 next month. . Botsman is also a visiting academic at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where she’s created a new curriculum for an MBA course on the collaborative economy.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Her latest work focuses on trust as the next big disrupter — a topic she’ll explore in depth at PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 next month. . Botsman is also a visiting academic at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where she’s created a new curriculum for an MBA course on the collaborative economy.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Nearly 1,200 professionals from more than 40 countries participated in Skift Global Forum 2017 , Sept. Skift CEO Rafat Ali (right) in conversation with Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk (on screen). 26–27, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Remember that glorious 2017 music festival in the Bahamas that garnered headlines for its excellent planning, exceptional execution and gorgeous attendees? Hilliard, Esq, PhD, CMP, a speaker, professor and attorney with Hilliard Associates.” A behind-the-scenes look at Tony Robbins and his events. Convention magic!”.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

When he takes the Main Stage at PCMA Education Conference 2017 in New York City this month, Wallaert plans to discuss how behavioral psychology can help meeting organizers and attendees alike purposefully achieve their goals at an event.

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