Conferences that Work
MARCH 28, 2022
The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. They assume that the core purpose of a meeting session is to transmit content to an audience. And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Most assume that a meeting planner is all they need.
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
Virtual meetings require careful design to keep attendees engaged and deliver value for the hosts. But how do you translate the energy and insights from a face-to-face meeting through a computer screen? To ensure your online meetings are unique and enjoyable , borrow bonding exercises from the ballroom.
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.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 31, 2017
. – The top standard preferred food & beverage wellness inclusions for meetings and events were healthy snacks (83%), water and reduced calorie drinks (82%), and fish, chicken and lean meats (80%). – Offering water and reduced calorie drinks as the default (77%) had the lowest expected impact on F&B budgets.
Social Tables
APRIL 17, 2019
However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking. The unfortunate realities of our modern world have made event security an imperative in contemporary meeting design and planning. Just take a note from the Beverly Wilshire in L.A.,
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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