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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration.

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Meet at the Movies

Smart Meetings

Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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6 Ways Event Planning Software Makes Holiday Party Planning Stress-Free

Attendease

Manage schedules for extensive holiday events or multi-day celebrations Many companies host extensive celebrations with award ceremonies, speakers, performances, and more. You can assign rooms/venues, times, speakers, and more. Food and beverage planning is critical, too. Psst, need to find the perfect event space?

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How to Produce a Stand-Out Experience

Smart Meetings

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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Lessons Learned at IACC 2024

Smart Meetings

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. When pitching, presenting or speaking to the public, always use luxury language.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Be Deliberate to be Creative Led by credibility and innovation speaker and coach Amy Climer, PhD, the group pursued “valuable novelty.” “The The timed dish-making is judged based on food safety, waste (all discards are put into a small bowl and evaluated at the end), presentation, taste and creativity.