Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For an example of just how extreme event personalization can get, consider the C2 Montréal 2018 event – attended by more than 7,000 participants. Or, take the example of Forbes’ 2018 Under 30 event in Boston. Adoption of Advanced Technology.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

April 2018, Meetings and Conventions Magazine Do you incorporate participatory sessions into your events? 80% of meeting professionals prefer f acilitated workshop-style, participatory sessions [ survey by M&C Research, April 2018 Meeting and Conventions magazine ]! What’s an Ideal Meeting?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute’s 2018 B2B Trends Report , blogs are used by 79% of all respondents as one of the top formats to distribute content. Others leverage their conference committee and speakers to contribute content. I reiterated that their conference needed a home base to optimize.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. Bringing in local speakers or musicians. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I first started looking at this for one specific client in 2018 or 2019. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” How are you crafting solutions to these challenges? BH [You have to ask] what the expectations are and what’s achievable.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The report analyzed the gender diversity of more than 60,000 event speakers over a five-year period, from 2013 to 2018. Every event benefits from having greater gender diversity and balance across its speaker lineup,” said Alon Alroy , Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Bizzabo.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Business of Events is pleased to announce its first confirmed speakers and contributors ahead of its UK Policy Forum , which takes place on 8 th November at IET London: Savoy Place. In 2018 He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hull and made CBE in The Queen’s New Year Honours List.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

— SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 18, 2018. Lead with a Story’ Keynote by Speaker, Trainer and Author Paul Smith. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 18, 2018. The post IMEX America 2018 Continues to Break New Ground appeared first on Smart Meetings. Absolutely beautiful! Paul Smith. Everything!

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Eventmobi

APRIL 12, 2018

The event app also helped their speakers engage with their audience through products such as polling and Q&A. The post Real Results, Real Impact: EventMobi Celebrates GMID 2018 appeared first on EventMobi. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Schedule a Demo.

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Attendease

JANUARY 28, 2019

It should come as no surprise that the 2018 Event App Bible produced by Event Manager Blog reported that 91% of 1,000 survey respondents believe that event apps are still relevant, or that a study from Global Experience Specialists found that “91% of event planners who have incorporated an event app have experienced positive event ROI.”.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 22, 2018

The speaker is doing the majority of the thinking, sense-making and explaining — not the participant. The speaker does the step-by-step problem-solving and shares solutions. The participant is encouraged to assume more of the cognitive work in thinking about how to use the information, not the speaker.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018. This is definitely one of the 2018 event marketing trends to watch! Must-Go-To Conventions for #EventProfs This 2018. Where Is Video Going This 2018? We can always improvise.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Speaker diversity continues to be a hot topic in the meetings and events industry. On average, across different types of events, more than two-thirds — 69 percent — of speakers were male, while less than one-third were female. The speakers and specific events they spoke at remain anonymous. “We Gina Glantz.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. — Jennifer Harrington (@JenLovesTravel) November 6, 2018. — Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) November 6, 2018. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/bSlC0vtdHm.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

” Zonya Foco, Keynote Speaker. Zonya Foco RD – Wellness Speaker, Author, TV Host, Keynote Speaker. Posted by Smart Meetings on Monday, November 5, 2018. — Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) November 4, 2018. . “It may take you out of your comfort zone, but it’s where magic happens.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. One day, a venue may be hosting a well-known speaker who attracts a large crowd. The next day, it could have several lesser-known speakers dispersed throughout the showroom floor. have become an all-too-common occurrence.

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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. In 2018, I’ll be looking to hear many new voices. From Congrats! You have an all male panel! .

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. The 2018 event themed, ‘It Could Never Happen to Me’, will see DS Louise Wilson and DCCBen-Julian Harrington, from Operation Gothic, address the subject in two of the sessions. As part of the ‘It Could Never Happen to Me’ theme, A.C.T

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

Many of the speakers are inspirations from outside the meetings industry who will share their experiences to bring fresh ideas to the discussion. Smart Meetings sat down with some of the speakers to ask what they hope attendees will take away from the day.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. Activities at these events include speakers, workshops, and networking sessions. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. OLC Innovate 2018. April Conferences. May Conferences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Premium membership adds coaching, access to a new job board and inclusion in the speaker directory. Because ‘I couldn’t find any speakers of other genders, race, age, etc.’ Fox, AWE co-founder and 2018 president, put it. Live at the Women in Events Happy Hour at IMEX 2018! should not be an excuse,” as Kiki J.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We asked Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, director of client services and events with Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and a 2018 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner, to share her perspective as a native Mexican who grew up in the hospitality industry. As a newly naturalized U.S.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Registration for Event Tech Live (ETL) 2018 opens today with the organiser, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors relishing the prospect of two full days of the cutting edge. Both days will have themes in common, to give equal value to each, but there will be different speakers, different takes, and unique elements too. Free to attend.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2018

See the full programme of Event Tech Live 2018 sessions here : Event Tech Live is at the Old Truman Brewery, East London, on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 of November. The post Bigger reach for Launchpad Stage at Event Tech Live 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News. Dynamic Projection, Will Humans be replaced by technology?

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough. Below you will learn: What makes for an engaging speaker.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 25, 2018

As any good planner would do, the team took great care and time to get into the heads and hearts of the instigators at Energy Disruptors Unite and dive into their strategies; to understand the purpose behind each speaker, industry, and sponsor so that they were building a program that would resonate. Click here to read it now. .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I first started looking at this for one specific client in 2018 or 2019. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” How are you crafting solutions to these challenges? BH [You have to ask] what the expectations are and what’s achievable. Our clients are saying, “This is what we want from you.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2022

The number of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) speakers doubled, as did the amount of education geared to the topic of diversity. Speakers from 15% small stations, 30% medium stations, 20% large stations, 35% mega stations. 10% outside-the-industry speakers. Accessibility: closed captioning and transcriptions.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I first started looking at this for one specific client in 2018 or 2019. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” How are you crafting solutions to these challenges? BH [You have to ask] what the expectations are and what’s achievable. Our clients are saying, “This is what we want from you.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry. From 2007 to 2018, transient room growth increased from 123 million to 173 million rooms, a 50 million room increase. Transient Room Stays Rising Fastest. percent in the United States. percent in the United States. “We

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Guidebook

AUGUST 15, 2018

Speakers have been utilizing VR to stun their audiences and create a truly unique experience. Investing in stronger data security measures is a must in 2018! It is very easy to do as well; you can have one of your keynote speakers ask the audience to make a donation of their choice, or host a charity-focused booth. Safety First.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

A post shared by Smart Meetings (@smartmeetings) on Nov 23, 2018 at 12:16pm PST. Ask for these from the speakers and people who own them so that you can add them to the report,” says Jennifer Allison, a marketing specialist at Next coursework and 1Day2write. Others may require that all photos taken by the official photographer.

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