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Getting Serious About Forecasting Future Conference Topics

Velvet Chainsaw

Savvy 21st Century conference organizers can effectively demonstrate strategic learning alignment of their conference networking and education programming. Smart conference professionals are skilled at articulating the value of their event’s networking and learning opportunities.

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Woman in Events: The Importance of Educational Events for Professional Development

Expo Pass

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

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Do You Really Have Them at Hello? Rethinking Your First-Timer Strategy

Velvet Chainsaw

It’s a pivotal time to onboard and help them make connections that will last throughout the conference, and, hopefully, throughout the years as they become repeat attendees. Take a page from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society’s (RAPS) playbook for their recent annual meeting in Philly. No One Should Eat Alone.

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22 Types of Networking Events You Can Organize in 2023

Eventmobi

Keep reading to find out more about what makes a great networking event, the best times to host one, and what type of networking event you should organize. What is a Networking Event? A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships.

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How to Ask for a Raise and Other Top Learnings from IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum

Velvet Chainsaw

She told a story about women—in power—being excluded from some major decision-making meetings during President Obama’s first administration. Rather than being competitive, key women banded together to form a network so they’d be aware of when they were being excluded. Think of a mentor or boss you really admired.

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10 Things to Do While in Sacramento for CalSAE

SmartMeetings

Are you one of the more than 1,000 association meeting professionals attending the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Holiday Spectacular at Sacramento Convention Center this week? The conference is a once-a-year chance to see all of your friends and find new solutions. At the Conference. Trend Watch.

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16 Event Venues in Northeast Pennsylvania to Make Your Event Unforgettable

Unique Venues

With a capacity of 300, its perfect for conferences, kick-off meetings, or even company picnics on the field! Steamtowns industrial atmosphere and historic setting create a distinct backdrop for any event, but they are most popular for team-building sessions, educational retreats, and private socials.

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