Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. The art and craft of the meeting designer. It’s a meeting designer’s job to create these contextual layers.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

Marteen Vannest, senior consultant at Meeting Design Institute , which produces a free masterclass and certified training on producing online meetings , suggests starting with the “why” of the meeting. One of the main reasons for business events or meetings is to deliver some kind of information.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started. How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages?

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking. While bad communication took the majority of responses from planners, others included unprepared sales reps, lack of information, and a lack of transparency.)

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. More Meeting Trends.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 14, 2024

The tour also made strategic stops where participants could talk with suppliers and vendors who spoke about their own practices and strategies — a move engineered, Goradesky said, “to encourage discussion between meeting organizers and suppliers.” From the loading docks, they saw how the 2.6-million-square-foot

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