Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 28, 2018

Organizational debt is all the processes, policies, procedures and workarounds that have been institutionalized during the conference planning and implementation phases over the years. Sometimes conference organizers make concessions to appease legacy presidents, committee members or owners of past planning initiatives.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 17, 2019

As conference organizers this leads us to bad decisions when selecting speakers and programming where we promote sharing success stories over asking questions, verifying validity and understanding context. That bias guides our governing and managing process. Wonderful Word Of Stories. We have become natural storytellers.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. Virtual Event Management Platforms. “We had this big conference plan, but we had to pull the plug on it. ” Event Management Platform For Conferences.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING. All that we need now is a plan to put to action. Virtual conference tools. An essential design with a well thought out schedule is a necessity.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING. All that we need now is a plan to put to action. Virtual conference tools. An essential design with a well thought out schedule is a necessity.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING. All that we need now is a plan to put to action. Virtual conference tools. An essential design with a well thought out schedule is a necessity.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

What Is a Conference App? Before we dive into providers, you need to know what a conference app is. A conference app is a mobile application used to simplify event, conference, or meeting management. For example, if a session is part of a certain speaker series, attendees can mark it as such in their agendas.

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

With an excellent event team and a good strategy, you can plan and organize a successful conference for your organization. However, approaching conference planning with outdated methods can lead to a slow and exhausting planning process. Event Registration and Credential Management. Project Management Tools.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Whether you are new to conference management or just starting out, as you prepare for your next conference it's always a good idea to step outside your box and explore what's changed. Not surprisingly conferences have played a big part in my responsibilities over the years. Been there Done that!

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. That's why it is so important to start your conference planning process well in advance. It is helpful to review your successes and shortcomings from your last conference and use that information to help inform your planning this time around.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 14, 2017

Ask the speaker or moderator to share those with the participants. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. The post Configurable and Personalized Conference Experiences appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 24, 2018

Who owns the overall experience that customers have at your conference? Who oversees and manages the conference customers’ journey? Or perhaps no one is considering the holistic experience of your conference customer? Scheduling expert speakers or successful member presenters is no longer enough.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Speakers to facilitators-of-learning. Speakers should no longer be the sage on the stage, but rather the guide on the side. Point attendees to your website or, better yet, to your mobile app for full session descriptions, speaker bios and booth profiles. What other ways could you breathe new life into your conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 10, 2017

At times, we also remove speakers and volunteer leaders as they may justify their participation based more on those roles than their education and networking experience. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

These are the crucial months in your conference planning process and if you can get the majority of the planning done during this period, then you will feel less stressed in the coming time. Research and finalize your speakers. Confirm the final schedule of the conference. Plan for the rest of the logistics.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process. Mark Deane, CEO with ETS Risk Management brings years of experience to this conversation. Are you thinking about leaving enough space to manage emergencies?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 11, 2022

Since the 1980’s the primary project management tool for event planners has been the spreadsheet. Spreadsheets to plan the program or agenda, spreadsheets of potential speakers, performers, exhibitors and sponsors. A place to house all reference material relating to the event; no more info chasing It’s where you manage tasks.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Once the organization has established the reasons, objectives and goals for the conference, the meeting planner gets going, plotting, designing and mapping out the blueprint to organize all the components of the meetings and conference. Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? Wondering how to plan a conference?

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

The fundamentals of event organization and management remain the same. Every project needs to have a timeline and a virtual corporate conference planning done so that it is executed seamlessly and crosses all the hurdles that might occur during its execution. Just the way it is done differs.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

The fundamentals of event organization and management remain the same. Every project needs to have a timeline and a virtual corporate conference planning done so that it is executed seamlessly and crosses all the hurdles that might occur during its execution. Just the way it is done differs.

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

Ask yourself what type of conference attendee you want to attract, and how the theme of your conference relates to your brand. What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your theme? Start the planning process early.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 23, 2017

Eventinterface has partnered with Tap To Speak to provide conference attendees with the technology to easily communicate in real time with speakers straight from our platform’s program and itinerary tool. Now apps are coming on the market to turn mobile devices into microphones, connecting attendees with speakers.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 15, 2020

You do not need a great plan, but a good plan that gets done with optimal quality. Strategies must be developed around online registración, marketing, papers call-out and submission speakers line up, presentations, nominations, engagement, networking and experience. – Tracking all activities and their progress. Ohh, Yes!

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Eventory

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Conferences, summits, meetups – marketing managers’ calendars are bursting at the seams with the mass of industry events. However, it’s hard to miss the impression that more and more often, marketing conferences are like a sad duty for the marketing managers. Let’s face it, you have expectations.

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Hubb

JANUARY 15, 2019

As an event manager, conferences are often the biggest events in your calendar. Unlike throwing a party, conferences are much more intricate with lots of things to think about including venue hire, keynote speakers, audience engagement and agenda. It’s not surprising you can sometimes feel overwhelmed.

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InitLive

JULY 23, 2019

Ask yourself what type of conference attendee you want to attract, and how the theme of your conference relates to your brand. What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your theme? What will people learn from your conference? Book Relevant Speakers.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

as conferences manager at NMAC. Through conference planning, I work to keep adult education interesting and relevant so my attendees continue to fight HIV in and for their communities. When I was promoted to meeting planner, I honed my event management skills.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. Choose your theme.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Having an event timeline also allows you to prioritize when planning. Knowing what is a priority will help you manage your time better and keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers.

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SevenEvents

JULY 12, 2023

Are you currently thinking of organising a conference event for your company ? The success of your event depends on meticulous planning and flawless execution. That’s where our conference planning service can make all the difference. Creating networking opportunities is another key focus of our service.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2017

That’s a quote from Sourabh Kothari, director of advocacy, brand, and content for Signifyd, who called for a revolution among the meeting professionals attending his session at the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders conference in January. Imagine the content isn’t yours. You have no right to it.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. So how do you find a new, robust pool of potential speakers who are engaging, knowledgeable, and available? About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. So how do you find a new, robust pool of potential speakers who are engaging, knowledgeable, and available? About the Author.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Understand Your Speaker.

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