Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 10, 2017

Here are the steps involved: True Attendee Definition — Certain attendance categories should be removed from the core audience analysis to get to what we refer to as “true attendees.” A Road Map. Using the insights of Fader, we’ve come up with a process that yields a clearer understanding of each event’s audience.

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Conference Education 2017 Speakers 288

Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

The Digital Event Fast Track course is definitely a good introduction course to online events. meeting design institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events. meeting design institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events.

Meeting Design 225

Meeting Design Events Speakers Management 225

Gallus Events

APRIL 18, 2017

Add some meeting design. Designing the breakouts is definitely an art! Putting conference programmes together is a definitely a skill. Meeting design. Ideally every session should have an introductory paragraph followed by some bullet points. Time to breakout. Putting programmes together is a skill!

Conference 140

Conference Meeting Design 2017 Sponsorships 140

Conferences that Work

MARCH 29, 2021

Although many meeting professionals are extraverts who get energy from interacting with others, there are many who need introvert-style downtime in their lives (including, during meetings). Our industry, by definition, is people-centric. Regardless, both extraverts and introverts can love being with people.

Meetings 244

Meetings Tourism Consulting Hospitality 244

Gallus Events

MAY 18, 2017

This is something very different from the networking that we casually think about: you know, the random meetings over coffee or picking up the delegate pack. So first, a definition of structured networking at conferences: “Using the environment, meeting design or technology to ensure that the right conversations happen”. .

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Conference Conference Networking Technology Meeting Design 187

Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

3 Use meeting design to create the framework for great content. With these first two steps covered: bringing together the content expert and the programme expert, the next step was to add some meeting design. That’s Meeting Design. And 90% said they would “likely or definitely” attend next year.

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Conference Meeting Design Speakers Fashion 100

Expo Pass

MARCH 31, 2021

Venues are reopening, the virtual world is blending with the in-person world, and hybrid events are definitely the future. Hybrid technology can get expensive, there’s no doubt about it, but if you pick a venue that’s well prepared, and work with an organizer that can get creative, you will definitely be able to stay on budget.

Speakers 151

Speakers Tech Venues Hotels 151

Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

The Digital Event Fast Track course is definitely a good introduction course to online events. Meeting Design Institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events. Meeting Design Institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events.

Trade Shows 130

Trade Shows Meeting Design Events Management 130

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Events Have a New Definition. As digital experiences became the primary medium for events over the last 10 months, the very definition of events has shifted from in-person events held in physical spaces being the default, to something that is not so constrained by time and the channels in which they occur. Definitely.”.

Travel 111

Travel B2B Marketing Events 111

Conferences that Work

JULY 27, 2020

Pre-pandemic, I traveled fairly frequently for my work as a consultant on meeting design and facilitator of meetings, and would try to run a couple of miles every day, wherever I was. My driveway and the road are plowed fairly reliably, so snow is rarely a problem (though ice definitely is). France, New Mexico, and Texas.

Fashion 177

Fashion Retail Consulting 2018 177

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

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. Adrian Segar: Okay.

Conference 245

Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 245

Gallus Events

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Back in 2015 (probably after attending workshops that weren’t workshops) I wrote a post: Definition of a Workshop. So here’s what I hope will be a great little summary of how you make the most of this format. What is a workshop. Here is my take on the workshop: “A workshop is an interactive session.

2015 100

2015 Speakers Meeting Design Events 100

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking. With that need for differentiation comes a need for definition. The unfortunate realities of our modern world have made event security an imperative in contemporary meeting design and planning.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

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? In 2006, Marteen started the Meeting Design Institute. So saving money is definitely something that can work” Regulations.

Meetings 70

Meetings 2012 Event Tech Tech 70

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

For any type of registration though, speed and ease of registration is a definite plus. Forever gone are the days when event registration meant signing a sheet of paper. Today there are multiple options for attendees to check in to events, whether offline or online. Common tools like WordPress and MailChimp can now process registrations.

Sponsorships 103

Sponsorships Marketing Events Event Marketing 103

Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. Definitely an interesting format that is rather geared towards existing communities (e.g. Hybrid Event. "A

Meeting Design 45

Meeting Design B2B Social Media Technology 45

Converve

MAY 9, 2017

For some time, more and more event managers have been concerning themselves with the topic of meeting design. There is still however no clear description of what meeting design actually means. Definitely an interesting format that is rather geared towards existing communities (e.g. (updated 18 July 2018).

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design B2B Social Media Technology 40

Slido

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Be conversational By definition, the core idea of holding a fireside chat is to have a conversation. Letting people upvote questions will help you focus on the most relevant topics that the audience is eager to discuss. Related story: The Art of Organizing Successful Q&As at Conferences 5. Remember the session is there for the audience.

Speakers 75

Speakers Conference Technology Meeting Design 75

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Ideal for: performances, concerts, keynote speakers, presentations, training, galas, conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, promotional events, trade shows, award and recognition ceremonies. Ideal for: small meetings or conferences,, breakouts, committees, small presentations, small classes, working lunches. Hollow Square Setup.

Speakers 96

Speakers Trade Shows Conference Entertainment 96

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 2, 2021

Rivera: This was definitely a huge team effort. I oversee the content of the meeting, which is very scripted and in rehearsals, we go through a lot of pro tips with our directors to make sure that they are set up with their technology. And I don’t think people really aware that we were designers in this process.

Meetings 98

Meetings Government Conference Management 98

Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2019

The biggest trend is “definitely the adoption of more AI-enabled platforms, from chatbots to personalisation algorithms. We’ve been a part of at least 10 activations in the last year that have had a VR component.”— ”— Serena Holmes , President & CEO at Tigris Events. …Or Maybe Not? .”

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

The biggest trend is “definitely the adoption of more AI-enabled platforms, from chatbots to personalisation algorithms. We’ve been a part of at least 10 activations in the last year that have had a VR component.”— ”— Serena Holmes , President & CEO at Tigris Events. …Or Maybe Not? .”

Event Technology 111

Event Technology Technology 2019 Consulting 111

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

2018 114

2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

I think it’s safe to say that the goals don’t stand a chance without real collaboration between the world’s leading thinkers and leveraging the power and influence of networks — which is almost a textbook definition of what the business events industry does best. Barbara Palmer. No Turning Back.

2020 128

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Meeting Design Trends.

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

There will definitely be increased costs related to the new requirements for hyper-sanitization and cleanliness. But we have no definitive price changes to announce at this time. This could also become part of meeting design. All of this needs to be factored into our plans, plus the impact of supply and demand.

Food and Beverage 122

Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 122