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Freeman’s Trends Report Q4 2024 is a must-read

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I’ve not always agreed with Freeman’s Reports , but, if you’re in the meeting industry, Freeman’s Trends Report Q4 2024 is a must-read. “We’ve calibrated our research and confirmed our hypothesis: many organizers are operating on outdated definitions of attendee and exhibitor value. The good news?

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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

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All meeting design needs to recognize this reality. The tension between emotions, institutions, and technology at meetings. Wilson’s definition of humanity’s problem resonates for me. Emotions run us; our rationality comes in a distant second. Institutions. The things we do reflect our culture.

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Community versus audience in journalism and meetings

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So that’s what made me think that journalism, properly conceived is a service.” — Interview of Jeff Jarvis by David Weinberger A new definition of journalism: “…convening communities into civil, informed, and productive conversation, reducing polarization and building trust through helping citizens find common ground in facts and understanding.”

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Designing conferences to solve participants’ problems

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These events made a profound impression on pretty much everyone who participated. Since 2016, I’ve been participating in the annual, invitation-only Meeting Design Practicum conferences that have been held all over Europe. A rotating crew of two or three volunteers organize these wonderful events.

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5 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Clients After 40+ Years of Consulting

Conferences that Work

Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love took four years to write. Having spent seventeen years developing the why and how of peer conferences, you might reasonably expect that the book provided a somewhat definitive guide for peer conference rationale and design. industry education ).

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Peer Conferences Deep Dive—Meeting Doctors transcript and video

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And it’s mostly about meeting design and facilitation, but I write about all kinds of things. Adrian Segar: The subtlety of designing meetings is that you need people who I would call facilitators. I define myself as a meeting designer and facilitator. How does that mechanically work in your events?

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The Power of Multi-Hub Meetings: Maarten Vanneste

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An entrepreneur since he was only 18 years old, Maarten has over 35 years of experience in meeting design. Ready to hear all about the ground-breaking magic of multi-hub meetings? Don’t miss a beat, it’s Event Tech Podcast time! The Path To Multi-Hub Meetings. Event Tech: What’s Good & What’s New.