Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2021

I have been a loyal and passionate disciple of networking for all of my adult life. I learned a lot over the first nine months of the pandemic as I collaborated with clients to design and deliver high-value networking experiences in the digital-only world we were living in. I have spent decades learning, speaking and writing about it.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

High-tech user conferences like Dreamforce and Microsoft Ignite have been designing innovative hub spaces to engage and nurture their top customers for years. The Promenade, a hub experience at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2022, in Las Vegas.

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Gallus Events

MAY 18, 2017

The reasons that we don’t tend to “structure” people’s networking is that, we can think that our job is to being people together, and then hand over the networking baton to them. The least we can do is expect our attendees to network right? Maybe, but I think we can do a bit more.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 5, 2021

To experience a bit of the magic yourself, check out the Spacehuntr teams favourite Creative ice breakers for conference networking here. Traditionally, these games are quite generic and cringey, but with a bit of creativity, they’re really fun.”. As well as being great for setting a great tone for your events, they’re delightful!

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Attendease

OCTOBER 5, 2021

To experience a bit of the magic yourself, check out the Spacehuntr teams favourite Creative ice breakers for conference networking here. Traditionally, these games are quite generic and cringey, but with a bit of creativity, they’re really fun.”. As well as being great for setting a great tone for your events, they’re delightful!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2020

The Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders in San Francisco In early January served as an engaging and energizing way to kick off a new year and a new decade.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One of my biggest pet peeves is the way some conferences approach first-time attendees. Being intentional and having a plan for how you welcome someone who is experiencing your conference for the first time is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a smart attendee acquisition strategy.

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Event Age by Swapcard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After closely evaluating the event app landscape, we’ve handpicked five free event apps that can fit the bill for your conferences, networking events, or exhibitions with. But with so many options available in the market, how do you decide? Our core criteria? Feature-rich event apps that don’t blow your budget!

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. We’re experiencing a global epidemic level of loneliness. Last week, the U.K. appointed Tracey Crouch as the Minister of Loneliness after the British parliament released a five year study on loneliness that found more than 9 million people in the country reported they often or always feel lonely.

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2021

Speaking about the event Claire Wormsley, Co-Founder of Global Conference Network said: “The events industry has adapted and survived the last 14 months; but there’s no denying that the return of live events is what we’ve all really, really been waiting for.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 1, 2021

If you missed our recent webinar on Cracking the Code on Digital Networking, you can watch it on-demand. It is well worth your time to learn from two masters: Amanda Kaiser (pictured, top right) and Arianna Rehak (pictured, bottom), co-founders of the 2021 Virtual Networking Incubator.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Outside of the main conference sessions or presentations, organizers might set up special luncheons or after-hours social events to help attendees network.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Event sessions: At the end of your conference sessions, have the speakers explain how attendees can connect with them and promote any related conference networking opportunities. Provide this as a sample message template to all speakers.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Tap on the link above to learn the best way to create your own conference app. Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections. And of course, event apps can also interface with other apps for pre-event preparations and post-event content-sharing.

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Nunify

JANUARY 19, 2024

Networking at events can be a hit-or-miss affair, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s where conference networking apps come in, transforming the way you mingle. By utilizing a conference app tailored for networking, you’re not leaving these critical connections up to chance.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event. Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections. Make Event Networking Better For Your Attendees. Event Planner Networking: 4 Creative Ways to Connect Attendees. Leo’s Body Language Flashcards.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

award, Hackney Town Hall has become a steadfast choice for corporate clients looking to host everything from conferences, networking events and award dinners?. Also, a finalist for the ?Best Best New or Refurbished Venue ? Boasting five beautifully restored spaces?,

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2020

Live events are all about bringing people together. Whether it’s to get inspired, to share knowledge, or to do business, the human connection is the number one reason to attend events. At virtual events, by their very nature, this connection is much harder to achieve.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Too often when we think about conference growth or sustainability, we assume it means attracting next gen customers. We pinpoint a specific generation, usually Millennials. Then we discuss how to plan, program and market to that specific age group. Eventually our planning discussions turn to generational differences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 18, 2018

Does your conference committee practice organized abandonment and avoid no-bottom-line-mindsets? How are they at focusing on the purpose, goals and target market of the conference when making decisions? These three principles are vital to maintaining a healthy, strong conference.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 12, 2021

Delivering meaningful networking and connecting experiences in a digital or hybrid experience. In February, our two guests founded the 2021 Virtual Networking Incubator. What is every meeting owner’s quest for the holy grail?

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zkipster

MARCH 14, 2022

The busy team of three oversees around 40 British Council events over the course of a normal year, which: Welcome anything from 20 to 1,000 attendees Last anywhere from an hour to a full day Include everything from policy breakfasts to intimate dinners, award ceremonies to large conferences, networking receptions to pavilions representing Great Britain (..)

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2017

So the quality of our conversations — especially those participants have with others at conferences and meetings — has a direct chemical impact on them, those around them, and therefore on the organizations they belong to.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Most corporates such as banks, law firms and financial services want a secure network for their delegates to connect to at events, as they need to ensure there is no risk of their devices being hacked while connected to the conference network.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

There is a reason professionals, especially executives, attend many conferences, networking events, and forums each year. Our latest content article comes from a woman working in the event industry talking about the value of continued education.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The conference is a once-a-year chance to see all of your friends and find new solutions. At the Conference. It is also an opportunity to explore California’s capital city. We have some suggestions for things to do while in town.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 16, 2017

Having recently consulted with a major professional association on the sustainability and long-term growth strategy of its women’s leadership conference, I was motivated to attend a leadership forum for women in our own industry: IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum, which took place at the new MGM National Harbor in early May.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 13, 2020

Smriti Bansal wrote an amazing piece about why traditional networking is dead and how to incorporate collaborative learning into events. ? Are Networking Events Worth It for Your Business? The Power Of Body Language at Events For Networking & Interviewing. Related articles and resources.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The Global Conference Network (GCN) hosted the Conference Summit on Friday 9th at 99 City Road, London. Attended by 150 conference and event industry leaders and suppliers, the annual Conference Summit is renowned for addressing the critical issues facing the industry.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

You can check out the Spacehuntr team’s favourite creative ice breakers for conference networking on their blog. Traditionally, these games are quite generic and cringey, but with a bit of creativity, they’re really fun.”. And more to the point, they’re just plain fun. 4) Exciting Guest Speakers and Entertainers.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 31, 2020

Networking Lounge to foster meaningful interactions – Virtual Event Platform feature #3. Allowing job seekers and employers to have one-on-one interaction/interviews or round table conferences; networking lounge is that feature which can be of the most optimum use for virtual career fairs.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

You can check out the Spacehuntr team’s favourite creative ice breakers for conference networking on their blog. Traditionally, these games are quite generic and cringey, but with a bit of creativity, they’re really fun.”. And more to the point, they’re just plain fun. 4) Exciting Guest Speakers and Entertainers.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections. Our Event Industry Conference Attendee Strategies. ?? Adrian Segar came down to the studio to film a video explaining the three questions that all attendees want to know about each other. ?? Related articles and resources. Never be caught unprepared again!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Conferences That Work. Our Event Industry Conference Attendee Strategies. Make Event Networking Better For Your Attendees. Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections. Improving Your Attendee Experience: Design Thinking For Events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Events happening anywhere, if they fall under the category of business events, conferences, networking events and exhibitions, Hubilo never let’s miss any chance to empower those events with the event technology. . – Quiz. – Gaming Workshops and so on. How Hubilo contributed to the Gamer’s guild?

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