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. So how often have you promoted conference round table discussions for attendees to share stories and take advice from peers?

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Due to flight cancellations, the opening general session speakers were not able to arrive in time. The association acted fast and was able to pull off a very effective virtual fireside chat with the two speakers, conducted live with an on-site interviewer. It served as a very successful plan B. Here are some suggestions.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 28, 2017

They explored the various learning experiences offered by experts, presenters, professors and teachers. So what percentage of your conference education falls into each of the following three categories? They are the ones that complain on evaluations “…that speaker didn’t tell me exactly how to do this.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 22, 2017

Helping conference stakeholders engage in metacognition is the gift that keeps on givin g! Dump Legacy Speakers And Traditions. When was the last time you had a major change in your conference experience? Not just the changing of the speakers and topics like the changing of the guard. Something more than that.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 24, 2018

They understand that how they design, plan and implement that conference experience is as important as the content ( the what ) of that experience. Scheduling expert speakers or successful member presenters is no longer enough. They have to design a different participatory experience for their target customer.

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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 18, 2017

Conference Professionals Become Choice Architects Not Just Curators Of Content Or Schedulers of Speakers. Choice architects influence choice by changing the manner in which options are presented to people. Lx merges design-thinking principles with adult education ideologies and current evidence based education research.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

This opens doors for people from all walks of life and varied backgrounds to relate to the content presented to them. WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Content is king-.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

This opens doors for people from all walks of life and varied backgrounds to relate to the content presented to them. WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Content is king-.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

This opens doors for people from all walks of life and varied backgrounds to relate to the content presented to them. WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Content is king-.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Articulating, Fostering And Advancing A Conference Purpose. Investing in conference speakers to deliver information, without first investing in the organization’s beliefs and the event’s purpose, puts the cart before the horse. Engaging Thought Leadership In Planning, Presenting And Facilitating.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 15, 2020

I’m going to list down 10 great tips in detail to host your next virtual medical conference that could trigger you to think differently and deliver a medical marvel to your virtual delegates. You do not need a great plan, but a good plan that gets done with optimal quality. What you got? – Timely resolution to a problem.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 16, 2019

Video can be a unique and engaging way to build excitement and inform your audience about events, speakers and so much more! Today Will Curran will walk you through 4 types of video that all conferences need to create your best conference yet! ” Instead, have videos made for every single one of your speakers.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Be sure to give your speakers the rundown on what they need to know for their presentations. Speakers – This one is very important!

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process. Know your people! Counter protests?

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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. This format allowed for attendees to have a greater connection and engagement with the topic and the plenary speaker.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

As my clients shift to a virtual conference format, I need to create a budget for the event,” Diane Laundy, principal planner, Behind the Scenes Conference Planning, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Depending on the quality of the pre-recorded presentations, you could have production costs.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Video projections were used for branding, conference dinner ‘underwater theme’. Non-plastic presents/wrapping used as gifts to plenary speakers. AMSA2019 to AMSA conference), or. Remaining challenges – beyond immediate conference planning: Plastic wrapping on prepared food (hygiene issues for catering).

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Coterie Spark

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Wind is typically the most overlooked weather event in conference planning, but it’s also among the most treacherous. These disasters present a severe risk to your guests’ safety, so you need to know when it’s time to call it a day and send everyone home. Will you stay or will you go? Budget, budget, budget! Wind-proofing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

“We had this big conference plan, but we had to pull the plug on it. However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. We had keynote presenters who had full presentations ready to go. ” Event Management Platform For Conferences.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Engaging Speakers. No one wants to sit in a room and listen to a speaker with a monotone voice and watch a boring powerpoint. This also gives you the opportunity to create unique conference breakout session names that will intrigue your audience. Glisser allows the presenter to share the slides right to smartphones.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary. It is one component of your conference that needs to shine. What Is in a Conference Agenda? Conference agendas are the brains and nervous systems of conferences.

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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.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

That’s where the right environment comes into play – particularly, by creating ambiance with conference staging. Conference staging ideas are often overlooked when it comes to conference planning. One way to do this is to plan for branding opportunities. You can also dress basic staging up with furniture.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

But do keep in mind the definition of Virtual Conference we are using here. How do you choose the right platform for Virtual Conferences? We review the 6 best virtual conference platform options to suit your needs. So whatever your conference plans, our guide will help. These can make a huge difference.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 29, 2019

We’ve analyzed some conferences in which the majority — as high as 80 percent — of attendees is on the scientific program. We refer to these conferences as meetings of speakers speaking to speakers. But increases of this kind usually only result in further diluting the quality of the conference experience.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 28, 2021

Overwhelmed by fall conference planning options? Well partner, what’s it gonna be: a virtual, in-person, or hybrid conference this fall? COVID-19 has changed the world, and has shifted how events and conferences are imagined/planned, it’s a new frontier! Virtual Conferences. Tough question, we know.

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CadmiumCD

OCTOBER 30, 2019

If you do it right, a conference can be a huge success that is great for business. It’s a tall order, balancing the needs of everyone and planning out a schedule. To make that job a little easier, here’s a quick overview of what makes a great conference. Plan in Advance. Sponsors and Speakers.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Peter Sheahan, founder and Group CEO of Karrikins Group, presents during PCMA’s Education Conference 2018 in Cleveland. Who is at the center of your conference planning, programming, and experience? Or do you spend more time on securing experts, panelists, and speakers and make them the focal point of your event?

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

Event design and event experiences are buzzwords now even in the traditional conference planning silo. the pressure to be innovative is always present but seems to be increasing both with technology -like drones- and with idea sharing platforms like Pinterest that have exponentially added pressure to the job of the event planners.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

Instead they were in the level of involvement by patients, who told their personal stories on stage and around the table during meals and who took part in brainstorming health-care solutions and in presenting new technologies, she wrote in a blog post after the event. A patient advocate presenting at Medicine X. on Friday, Sept.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

With creating your own conference event app you can simply use the app for your benefit, to track attendees and receive feedback, or you can include tools, interactive maps, guided tours and much more, that will benefit the attendees and their experience. The Benefits of Conference Event Apps. A More Personalized Experience.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 13, 2023

when planning your conference you need to decide in what format you would like your event to run. whether that is using a virtual event platform uk or deciding on an in-person conference. however if your event is very presentation heavy and more of a lecture, perhaps virtual is a better route to go down. guest attendance.

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SevenEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of corporate events, conferences hold a special place as they bring together industry professionals and potential clients under one roof. however, organising a successful conference goes beyond logistics and venue selection. however, organising a successful conference goes beyond logistics and venue selection.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The reality of conference planning is that there are only 24-hours in a day. How can we as meeting and conference planners participate in the latest trends, event technology and production while still getting our job done? Not a day goes by without the importance of attendee engagement being hammered into our consciousness.

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