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

APRIL 9, 2020

This is the second 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. The Conference Board has the best we’ve come across so far: May Reboot – quick recovery. For each scenario: Define the new event experience.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Take corporate event planning trends into account and capture what will make your next conference a huge success. Attendees will be attracted to your event based on what they think they’ll get out of the experience, so you want to consider event types and themes that currently interest people.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

Having an emcee at your event was a nice-to-have prior to 2020. Talk to any meeting owner who has managed a large virtual event this past year using a skilled emcee and he or she will tell you it made all the difference. With the dawning of hybrid events, the importance of having an experienced weaver becomes critical for success.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

A well-planned and executed conference will do wonders for your organization. A conference can help you achieve these things—if you host it correctly. To ensure your conference is a smashing success, invest in conference management. Keep reading this comprehensive guide to learn: What is a Conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2022

Use these five tips to develop a plan for optimizing registration for your major event in quarters 2, 3, and 4. The post 2022 Conference Registration Pacing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. As we come out of the pandemic, we need a different playbook to drive attendance and earlier commitment. Budget realistically.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In spite of all the bad, there is also much that is positive for the next phase of association conferences. Inspired by one of our clients, last week we convened a roundtable of forward-looking association Event Directors. Planning virtual events takes more time, resources and energy. Right now, it’s just harder!

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. C) Investors help activate the sponsorship through their pre- and post-conference marketing. The post Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Opportunities sell out.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2024

Recruiting volunteers for conferences can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Volunteers not only help your events run smoothly but also bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Those who are passionate, reliable, and committed to doing their best on event day can help you pull off your conference without a hitch.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

So for many event planners looking for the right tool to host a virtual conference, Zoom is the first thing that comes to mind. The good news is that event organizers who are already familiar and comfortable with using Zoom can now take advantage of Zoom’s new deep integration with EventMobi’s Virtual Event Space.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Eventbrite works with major online conference platforms and services so that you can easily take your conferences online. Read […].

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 20, 2023

Are you obsessed with conferences? Yet no vice bedevils me like my one desperate fixation, my shameful ravening itch: I simply must attend conferences. George Meyer , My Undoing: Obsessed with conferences , The New Yorker, May 28, 2007 Of course, every good meeting planner is fixated on the details of the events we plan. .

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meetings and conferences are perhaps one of the most important fundamental ways in which people come together and change happens. So I’m pleased to discover an academic research article paper about unconference — especially since its title is: The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences !

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APRIL 25, 2022

When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. Now if you’re a business owner coming to one of our events, you’re going to […]. Forget stifling convention centers and rubbery chicken.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. It’s informal because I only list events I hear about, a minuscule fraction of the unconferences people hold every day. Even so, the calendar lists hundreds of events. Currently, I add a few peer conferences a month.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2024

For annual conferences, this is best accomplished by identifying and adopting a combination of leading and lagging performance measures. That sounds like an easy metric to exceed, but you would be surprised how many annual conferences fall below this benchmark. Not all metrics can give you the insights you need right now.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 9, 2024

To evaluate an event, conveners focus on knowing key conference metrics. Our analytic minds seek numbers to quantify the experiences of event stakeholders. But is there value in not knowing at conferences? But is there value in not knowing at conferences?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s an independent review of my conference design work, published as a case study in Chapter 25—Designing and Developing Content for Collaborative Business Events—of the book The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Tip: The hardback version is expensive, the ebook is a quarter of the hardback cost.)

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 4, 2024

During a 1992 conference, I created the first of what I now call spectives. Over the last 32 years, I’ve led hundreds of spectives and introduced the format to many event professionals and facilitators. the 2015 PCMA Education Conference ) and small (e.g. the 2023 BizBash Leadership Summit ) conferences. A hat tip!

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EventMB

APRIL 30, 2024

Skift Take: Logistics are important when planning conferences but often overshadow what most are in the room for, content. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Rereading a 2012 post by Jeff Jarvis , I was struck by the parallels between his take on news organizations’ responsibilities to their platforms and the responsibilities of conferences. ” —Jeff Jarvis At conferences, the “users” are primarily participants. Give them power. Design in flexibility.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

A conference focused on female founders would seem like an accepting place for babies, wouldn’t it? Elena Brandt, the founder of a market research startup called Besample , was excited to attend the Y Combinator Female Founders Conference 2024 , in August. The conference featured successful female speakers that I wanted to hear from.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 18, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:00 EDT I’ll sit down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for a deep dive into peer conferences : participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Sign up today for our LinkedIn Live event today!

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript! Here it is—enjoy!

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Eventmobi

JULY 1, 2024

When it comes to managing a conference , there are so many tasks on your plate. Amidst all the conference chaos, however, remember that data is the key to unlocking important insights about your audience and improving future events. If networking is integral to your event, you’ll likely collect information about attendees’ jobs.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Skift Take: Allowing kids at conferences fosters inclusivity and belonging, but safety protocols, liability insurance, and background screenings are a must. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If you are serious about improving your conferences, my meeting design workshop can be the game-changer your organization needs. In a world where passive listening no longer satisfies attendees, traditional lecture-based conferences are ineffective and outdated. Share personal and collective wants and needs for the event.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

No one likes an awkwardly quiet corporate event. Luckily, curating the perfect playlist for a company conference pumps up the energy in the room and sets the tone for your event. Not having the right music is a surefire way to bore all your attendees. Aside from crafting a playlist, you also have the choice […].

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Making events that work in different settings for different types of attendees reflects the reality that people need different things from continuing education and collaboration. Some attendees are busy parents, or may run their own business, which can make it difficult to step aside for a few days to attend an in-person conference.

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EventMB

JULY 29, 2024

Skift Take: C2 has always been high on the list of the world’s most creative events, often resembling a conference meets carnival. We checked in with C2’s creative director to find out what worked this year and how the event has evolved since the pandemic. Brian Quinn Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Picture this: You’ve just landed your dream role in event planning, and your first major project is right around the corner. The excitement is real, but so is the pressure to deliver a great event. This is where an event planning workback schedule can help! Today’s events are more complex than ever.

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APRIL 16, 2020

With gatherings across the country canceled due to COVID-19, event venues and organizers have been some of the businesses hit hardest by this pandemic. We’ve seen theaters sit empty, sports teams pause mid-season, and events like the Olympics, music festivals, and TED conferences get postponed.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. While some have made the decision to cancel their f2f events, many others are forging ahead. The post [WEBINAR]: Should You Move Ahead with Fall In-person Events?

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Attendease

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nothing beats the feeling of hosting an event that went off without a hitch—especially since planning, coordinating, and managing a successful event takes a lot of hard work, education, and resources. Demonstrate the Value of the Event After the event, who are you reporting to: your boss, clients, investors, or other stakeholders?

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