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APRIL 18, 2022

I’ve been writing about hybrid meetings for a long time; my first post was in February 2010. The COVID19 pandemic created an explosion of interest in hybrid meetings, and the marketplace and event professionals are still defining what “hybrid” means. (No, Sounds crazy, yes, but stay with me! The online portion.

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MAY 4, 2020

Providing downtime during any meeting is important , but it’s especially important to schedule breaks during online meetings. What happens if you don’t schedule breaks during online meetings. Obviously, there are times when online meeting participants need to take a break. Let’s explore this.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

What are the fairest rules to use when running meetings? ” I think it’s reasonable to concentrate on fairness to participants : the majority of those involved with the meeting. All meetings have rules, whether overt or covert, conscious or unconscious, that influence how they proceed. Status and power at meetings.

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JULY 19, 2021

Ever since my first encounter with the hybrid hub and spoke meeting topology at Event Camp Twin Cities in 2011, I’ve been a big fan of the format. Yesterday [see below], I realized that hub and spoke is a great format for purely online meetings too. What’s a hub and spoke meeting? But first…. Flexibility.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Want a simple way to improve meeting session learning? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Improve meeting session learning with this simple tip! Provide a shared Google doc where all participants can take notes, ask questions, and get answers! appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Skift Take: Conferences and events are digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees, and typical keynote presentations aren't the answer. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Love by Lynzie Events + Design Pop-Up Chapel Co. Scroll down to meet last week’s couples! The post Love by Lynzie Presents: A Romantic Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Chapel appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog. We’ll wait. Torri and Fasil.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. an unknown level of expertise.

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APRIL 11, 2022

Over the years I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of meetings. One of the most common issues I address that is rarely acknowledged openly is the tension between the wants and needs of suppliers and practitioners at meetings. But what happens when both suppliers and practitioners at meetings attend sessions ?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 9, 2022

About Meeting Expectations. Meeting Expectations specializes in designing and executing strategies to achieve event and association management goals. The Event Goal. Meeting Expectations learned from the prior year’s Event App execution and decided to invest in the following tactics: 1.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What’s an Ideal Meeting? April 2018, Meetings and Conventions Magazine Do you incorporate participatory sessions into your events? 80% of meeting professionals prefer f acilitated workshop-style, participatory sessions [ survey by M&C Research, April 2018 Meeting and Conventions magazine ]!

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. Not so much by the information presented but more by the way it was done. No related posts.

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MAY 7, 2018

Ask attendees why they go to meetings and their top two responses are to learn and connect. I may have presented some new ideas and sparked some thinking. Yet a lot of our training programs consist of an expert presenting to ‘learners’. Remember kids that ask a question, and when you answer it they say “why?”

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We talk about all kinds of things, with a focus on my work and thinking about participant-driven and participation-rich meetings and event design. 06:00 On traveling to events, and my passion for what I do. 11:00 What participant-driven and participation-rich meeting design means, and the core components.

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JULY 5, 2021

Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Successful win-win events provide attractive ROI for every stakeholder. Event ROI and the pandemic. The meeting industry continues to reel under a wave of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

An interview with MAS Chief Experiential Officer Aaron Levinthal You remember it clearly—the last event you attended that featured an infernal racket masquerading as background music. The audio element of any meeting is essential, setting the mood and defining the energy upon attendees’ arrival. And then you have to explain it.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

She has worked in the meetings and events space for over 25 years. A certified Event Designer and Digital Strategist, Tahira holds a Diploma in Event Management and a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. She is a Certified Incentive Travel Professional and a CMP Certified Meeting Professional.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Online events make it easier for them to attend. Check it out for full details!

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Tired of meetings that don’t end on time? Things were bad enough when we held our meetings in person. Now so many meetings are online, it’s easy to saddle remote workers with back-to-back meetings. But you can stay on time at online meetings when they’re your meetings — if you follow the guidance below!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

Sure, Caesars Entertainment was drawn to Event Design Collective ’s expertise and worldwide success in establishing a partnership that will offer a free certificate program to 1,000 meeting professionals and Caesar’s team members. Now, their task is to design a real-life event. apply design thinking and doing.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all experienced the meeting question that isn’t. A session presenter or moderator asks for questions and someone stands up and starts spouting their own opinions. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Handling a meeting question that isn’t appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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MAY 11, 2020

I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. Because participants love these meetings ! Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Zoom has rapidly become the dominant platform for online meetings.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Virtual events are not a product of the pandemic, but the pandemic has definitely pushed many organizations to rethink the format they run their portfolio of events. With that, finding event technology that caters to a varied portfolio of events can be a challenge. Meet Attendease’s Virtual Studio.

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JULY 31, 2017

Although I have good reasons to champion meeting designs where the participants get to choose what they want and need to discuss and learn rather than a program committee , there is invariably a place for some predetermined presentations at conferences. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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JUNE 12, 2017

I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Here’s why they do it, and why it’s a mistake.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!

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JUNE 5, 2017

All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. Related posts: Designing Participation Into Your Meetings No, that’s not me up on the stage, and that’s not the kind of session I’ll be leading next Tuesday, May 22, at the MPI New England 2012 Northeast Education.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Meeting days far exceed the battery life of phones, laptops and other electronics. Event designers have the option of using the side tray or removeable arm rests. of meeting space. Related : Design Inspo Brings Record Attendance to HD Expo 18. What to do? The hotel has 169,662 sq. Not only does it grant the No.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

The presenter begins, and you quickly realize the session is not going to meet your needs. (Or, At traditional sessions, you might get a hint of how well the presenter met wants and needs at the end , when “there’s time for a few questions” Whatever you discover at that point, it’s too late.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. How often have you heard “Any questions?” ” at the end of a conference session? The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough. But can we improve it? The notes at the.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., And what about the expense?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The meeting is over. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. Did anyone learn anything? And how would you know?

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JANUARY 22, 2025

16 at Las Vegas Convention Centers East Hall, took a stab at uncovering the citys past, present and future. The event included an update on the economic status of Las Vegas, a discussion about WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium and a talk about what makes Sphere such an appealing attraction to visitors.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Read More: First Business Events Industry Week Showcased Purpose. Celebrating Excellence Winners of the PCMA Visionary Award were announced on Thursday, March 8 th and included: Jodi VanWoerkom, senior event manager, Association for Talent Development for Digital Experience Strategist of the Year; Tim Mathy, senior partner, SpeakInc.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. There is a powerful connection between play and productivity.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

From IMEX highlights to a captivating television show for meeting planners, we’ve rounded up the best of our 2021 videos for you to binge this week. Returning to in-person meetings may’ve been a bit of a hiccup for some. F2F Meets LOL Contest Winner Announced. Feels Good to Be Live Again | Mid America 2021 Event Recap.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How to apply behavioral triggers to conference programs to increase engagement If the golden ring everyone is reaching for on the merry-go-round of events is “engagement,” then we had better get real about what causes people to pay attention and interact with the content we work so hard to present at conferences and meetings.

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