Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Attendees have been drowning in content.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The goal was to create an unforgettable celebration, marking the end of the conference with a high-energy, immersive experience. The reception had to inspire and engage the audience, ensuring the theme was at the forefront while providing a seamless transition from the conference’s formal proceedings into a fun, dynamic close.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

However, one recurring theme in David’s magazine irritates me, because it perpetuates a common misconception in the events industry. BizBash consistently uses the term “event design” to mean “ visual design” As an example, consider the 2016 Design Issue. 3 — Conferences That Work.

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Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

PCMA Convene This award-winning magazine by Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is our hidden gem in the events ecosystem. Kongres Magazine In Europe’s leading meetings industry magazine, you can find reviews and tips for hundreds of amazing venues and experiences in Central and Southeast Europe.

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Chief Imaginator at the Event Nerd, former Special Event Magazine”30 Under 40” recipient, and award winning event producer. The Event Nerd is a passionate advocate for bringing new technology into event experience, and covers everything from conference coverage to event marketing to everyday tech and words of wisdom.

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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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