Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! If so, download.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Traditional conferences focus on a hodgepodge of pre-determined sessions punctuated with socials, surrounded by short welcomes and closings. Such conference designs treat openings and closings as perfunctory traditions, perhaps pumped up with a keynote or two, rather than key components of the conference design.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Facilitating change: The power of sharing our experience appeared first on Conferences That Work. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 12, 2018

Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: A birthday present for you on the 21st anniversary of Conferences That Work What a long strange trip it’s been The first Conferences That Work event was held June 3–5, 1992, at Marlboro College, Vermont. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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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! Impressive!

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: Participate! The key to successful 21st century conferences Attend Participate!, Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

“In an article for Slate, Jessica Olien debunks the myth that originality and inventiveness are valued in US society: “This is the thing about creativity that is rarely acknowledged: Most people don’t actually like it.” Can we overcome bias against truly creative event design? We are biased against creativity.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

So this is what we did: Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! given at EventCamp Twin Cities on September 9, 2010?

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 28, 2024

ChatGPT: “Your diverse expertise and experiences—spanning particle physics, solar manufacturing, IT, conference design, singing, dancing, and meditation—suggest a distinct approach to creating shared human experiences. Yet, what ChatGPT doesn’t know about me remains vast.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2019

Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Events operate by stories appeared first on Conferences That Work. Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The solution to this is to design your unconference before choosing the venue. When this doesn’t happen (sadly, most of the time in my experience) the conference design, no matter how good it is, suffers. If I can help you design and facilitate an unconference for your organization, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 2, 2018

The needs assessment trap Conference design clients who “know what they want” have already decided on their “ why? Because most clients engage me after they are committed to programs and logistics that are not optimum for what they’re trying to accomplish! ” and “ who? ” and “ where?

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

His enthusiasm for my conference design work was a huge boost. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Becoming a writer appeared first on Conferences That Work. (I didn’t, but the right one would have helped.) In particular, share your plans for the book with people and writers you respect.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 6, 2018

Image attribution: Marisha Aziz Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! given at EventCamp Twin Cities on September 9, 2010?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

The cover proclaims “What’s Next in Event Design?” While its article “ 8 Fresh Faces of Event Design 2016 ” says it is about “ industry newbies who dream up and create an event’s visuals as opposed to those that handle the logistics like a planner” , this really misses the point.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

How your audience responds will have a direct impact on your conference’s brand image and credibility. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration. What to Look For.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I’ve run the core Conferences That Work design in a day numerous times, and it’s always a rush. A peer conference design such as Open Space doesn’t need so much time—a few hours can be useful—though it omits some of the features that make Conferences That Work so effective.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 27, 2016

In this two-part article I’ll share a little of my experience and takeaways, followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). Well-designed events can change peoples’ lives through the connections we make during them and the learning and changes that result. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Traditional conference designs also adopt this model. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Some models of change are better than others appeared first on Conferences That Work. Somehow, the inspiring keynote will instantly change attendees’ lives for the better. No related posts.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Can you see why software testers like Lisi think that peer conferences rock?! Here’s another example from a software testing peer conference, TestBash Brighton 2018. The conference designers invented a way to create “highly engaging, interactive and fun” poster sessions. The Unexpo Experiment.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 31, 2016

By choosing the size of the groups using The Three Questions, it’s possible to select the balance that works for the design and constraints of each unique situation. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Sources for additional information.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2016

How your audience responds to a keynote speaker has a direct connection to your conference’s brand image and credibility, so choose wisely. From a conference-design perspective, it’s a smart practice to bookend your event by opening with a strong thought-provoking speaker and closing with an inspirational one.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Designing conferences to solve participants’ problems appeared first on Conferences That Work. Give your participants opportunities to solve their top-of-mind problems at your meetings and you’ll make them very happy! 62) – [1], CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

On its blog, it not only shares excellent tips focusing on event promotion and the use of social media, but also likes to throw in some productivity hacks and fun articles only eventprofs can relate to. But the scope of its articles is much broader. It offers great articles and the latest news on workspace design, culture and meetings.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 18, 2016

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011. If so, download.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 20, 2024

This can be as simple as sparking meaningful relationships or as complex as designing an event narrative that attendees follow to a meaningful conclusion. Whether it is a product demonstration, sustainable practices or leadership conference, design your event experience to cater to various learning styles.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more. But how do you choose the right app for your conferences? Plus, what features should you be looking for in a conference event app? Interested in a powerful conference app?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 24, 2017

For concise advice, I recommend Chris Corrigan ‘s excellent article The myth of managed culture change. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! So, what might we be able to do? given at EventCamp Twin Cities on September 9, 2010?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

To help you save the dates, this article highlights the list of the 25 best Social Media conferences in 2019. Is it really worth to go to Social Media conferences? There are not two conferences that will give the same results and benefits. The main benefits of attending the summits. Interact 2019. What’s it all about?

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Such process is the focus of the peer conference designs and associated participation techniques that I’ve been developing and writing about here and in my books. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Quotes from David Weinberger, Everything Is Miscellaneous , Times Books, 2007.

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