Conferences that Work

JANUARY 20, 2020

The Association for Software Testing (AST) has just issued a free guide to creating peer conferences. I believe the software testing community adopted my term “peer conference” for their get-togethers after a conversation I had with pioneer software tester James Bach in 2004. email templates and helpful checklists.

Conference 273

Conference 2004 2014 2018 273

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Transformation is the trend that will define the primary direction of event industry development in 2019–2020.

2020 219

2020 2019 Negotiating Technology 219

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Here’s what has changed: I’m convinced that “something for everyone” programming — including basic content for the novice or intermediate practitioner — is no longer the right strategy for positioning your conference as a can’t-miss experience. How Conference Sessions Can Deliver on Wisdom.

Education 281

Education Conference 2019 2020 281

Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 5, 2019

Austin’s famous South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival and conference is back, and we’re diving right into the fun. The post Catch Eventbrite at SXSW 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

2019 170

2019 Tech Conference Marketing 170

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. When you combine that with soaring cost increases — around 20 percent higher than 2019 levels — the bottom-line result is a significant reduction in net income.

Event Planning 370

Event Planning Food and Beverage 2023 2019 370

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 27, 2020

At the time, we stated, “Hotels and the entire events supply chain need to understand that we won’t fully recover until we help conference and show organizers regain their top-line attendance and revenue.”. conference organizers going out of business. In fact, full recovery for U.S. lower-cost hybrid alternatives.

Hotels 370

Hotels Tourism 2024 2023 370

Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. Learn what worked and what didn’t from two event pros who held major in-person conferences in late August and early September, from Covid compliance to the on-site vibe.

Trade Shows 370

Trade Shows 2016 Sponsorships 2021 370

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Virtual Expo Truths. I’ve got bad news for you.

Sponsorships 476

Sponsorships Trade Shows Social Media Advertising 476

Conferences that Work

JUNE 3, 2024

In 2019, the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest engaged five senior scientists, including me, to examine the scientific evidence for the idea that people express anger, sadness, fear, happiness, disgust and surprise in universal ways. .” Training algorithms on stereotypical facial expressions is bound to mislead.”

2024 356

2024 2019 Technology Events 356

GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. We are in the first month of the new year, in fact, the new decade.

2019 156

2019 2020 Sustainability Conference 156

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 3, 2022

With live conferences’ comeback, event organizers need to make complex decisions about how to incorporate digital product extensions into their business model. Based on our research, we estimate that there’s an even split between conference owners who are including synchronous or asynchronous hybrid options and those who aren’t.

Conference 195

Conference 2022 2019 Marketing 195

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

With many organizations actively planning for an upcoming in-person conference or tradeshow, now is the time to make firm decisions for your attendee-experience, staffing and safety plans. Most Q3 and Q4, 2021 conferences are reporting attendance numbers that are 40 – 60% below 2019. Increased and Transparent Communications.

Sponsorships 370

Sponsorships Conference 2021 2019 370

GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. We are in the first month of the new year, in fact, the new decade.

2019 156

2019 2020 Sustainability Conference 156

EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Consider these top choices for conference venues, private parties, versatile event spaces, and more. The post Event Venues Milan: The Top 25 for 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Find the best event venues in Milan; the fashion and design capital of the world. Milan is at the epicenter of design and fashion.

2019 155

2019 Venues Fashion Conference 155

GEVME

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Informa plc is pleased to announce that after hugely successful runs of The Special Event USA and the Middle East Special Event Show, The Special Event Asia 2019 (#TSEA19) will be launching its Asia’s edition from 18-19 November 2019 at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Win Min, #TSEA Conference Director.

2019 27

2019 Speakers Tech Event Tech 27

Attendease

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Best Conference Technology. Attendease has won Best Event Website/ Mobile Site in 2016 and Best Attendee Management Technology in 2019. Best Hybrid Event or Live Streaming Solution. Best Event App. This is the 8th edition of the Awards and it's the most important recognition awards in the event industry.

Event Tech 370

Event Tech 2020 Tech 2016 370

EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Discover the top 25 evsent spaces in London for 2019. Conference venues, private venues, modern conference venues, and more. The post Venue Hire in London: The Top 25 Event Spaces for 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. London is an international hub for ideas, innovation, and creation.

2019 145

2019 Venues Conference Events 145

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2022

Seth Andrew stealing funds in November 2019 (photo obtained from bank surveillance footage by Melody Shen, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation). Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post My Seth Andrew story — a thief who got caught appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

Banking 296

Banking 2019 Conference 296

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Are You an Expo with a Conference, or a Conference with an Expo? It’s not going to happen overnight.

2020 370

2020 2021 Consulting Airlines 370

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Conference organizers who jumped on the big-data bandwagon are drowning in so much information, they can’t make sense of what changes need to be made. Security is Expensive, but Critical.

Event Tech 362

Event Tech Tech B2B Event Technology 362

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Imagine how you might do your job differently if your performance and compensation were evaluated based on overall session attendance and industry presenter ratings at your annual conference. While this notion may seem a bit extreme, conference education systems need increased accountability, which in turn leads to a competitive advantage.

Speakers 362

Speakers Education 2019 Conference 362

Eventmobi

AUGUST 22, 2019

EventMobi attended this year’s 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. In fact, that was the main theme of ASAE 2019. One side had all the destinations for your next meeting or conference, complete with displays over a story high and so much swag bags were overflowing! The Expo Hall for ASAE was HUGE!

2019 150

2019 Meetings Event Apps Education 150

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Although I normally eschew year-end reviews, top ten and in/out lists, I am moved to share a few observations based on the numerous events and clients we’ve worked with in 2019. Every meeting, conference, expo or convention can be refreshed, enhanced or innovated.

2019 73

2019 2020 Conference Management 73

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Lisa will join our team just in time for opening day – April 2, 2019 – as Executive Vice President, Conference Strategy & Design. During her tenure, the Annual Conference (SHRM’s signature event) has grown to attract over 22,000 participants and more than 700 exhibiting companies. Leader and Mentor.

2013 305

2013 Consulting 2019 Conference 305

EventMB

JUNE 30, 2022

This year’s ticket count is a significant jump from the 25,711 who attended the last in-person Collision, also in Toronto, in 2019. The Collision 2019 app developed served as a ticket, networking interface, and schedule for on-site attendees.

Tech 166

Tech Conference 2019 Event Tech 166

Conferences that Work

JULY 25, 2022

We’ve known since mid-2019 that COVID-19 spreads by airborne aerosol transmission. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry appeared first on Conferences That Work. Event professionals: it’s time to talk about COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry.

Meetings 313

Meetings Hospitality 2019 Conference 313

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Exhibitors and sponsors despise being hit up by multiple sources selling opportunities for your conference/show. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

Sponsorships 69

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 69

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. In 2019 and beyond, more robust data and engagement tools will allow events to begin moving away from personas to true personalization.

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 31, 2019

It’s difficult to determine what to include — and not include — when collecting attendee data at the time of conference registration. In the spirit of making it easy to say “yes,” session sign-up should be delayed until 30–45 days prior to the conference. One best practice for conference registration?

Airlines 294

Airlines Trade Shows Conference Consulting 294

Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Thankfully, with a few savvy budget-saving tips, you can run a successful, professional event with minimum event budget costs in 2019. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag. You don’t have to break your event budget in 2019 . to cover your event costs.

2019 150

2019 Food and Beverage B2B Social Media 150

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Having written about the intersection of power and status at meetings , I appreciate what professor of African American studies at Princeton University Ruha Benjamin shares in this 2019 video: “ The New Jim Code? Let’s strive to live in our own imagination.

2013 270

2013 2019 Technology Conference 270

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2019

This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? I invented the format by accident 26 years ago when there were no expert speakers to invite for a conference on administrative computing issues in small schools.

2014 250

2014 2019 Conference Meeting Design 250

Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. The Powerful Return To 2019 Might Leave Some Behind. In his view, events look the same as they did in 2019. . “I planned a conference in 2020 that got canceled. But why is that so?

2019 128

2019 2022 2020 Trade Shows 128

Event Marketer

AUGUST 2, 2021

This fall, major user conferences, trade shows, music festivals and other gatherings are banking on attendees being ready to return to in-person events. For some, it’s a return to business as usual, with the events looking and feeling as they did in fall 2019. The Chicago Marathon will run on Oct. 10-12 in Chicago’s Union Park.

Conference 144

Conference Trade Shows 2001 Fashion 144

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 24, 2019

Most meeting organizers invest a significant amount of time creating the educational programming for their annual conference. Models vary, but most include a 15- to 20-person conference committee (slotters) and army of reviewers (graders). Conference program committee responsibilities are shifting. How to Better Keep Score.

Education 273

Education 2019 Conference Speakers 273

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

If your sponsorship menu and prospectus look similar to 2019, a refresh can help you seize this growth opportunity. On a spreadsheet, list every sponsor item that you offered for your 2019 and 2023 major conference. Conversely, sponsorship revenue is back to pre-pandemic levels and has upside potential. Itemize your inventory.

Sponsorships 221

Sponsorships Advertising 2023 2019 221

EventMB

AUGUST 7, 2024

Skift Take: In the first half of 2024, 21 of the top 25 hotel markets saw increased group demand, though overall levels remain below 2019 when adjusted for inflation. Conferences and trade shows are key drivers of this growth, with significant recovery in regions like Asia Pacific and North America.

Meetings 192

Meetings Trade Shows 2024 2019 192