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The fairest rules for meetings

Conferences that Work

At a traditional meeting, however, perceived status roles rarely change significantly during the event. This leads to a number of problems, which I described in my first meeting design book: Conferences That Work. Speaking truth to power often involves questioning what a speaker has said. The sixth agreement…. …is

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Event Statistics: 17 Current Planning Stats that Could Change Your Business Today

Social Tables

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved.

Hotels 149
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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

Endless Events

Still heating up is the ongoing battle of women against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and the lack of female keynote speakers for one of the biggest consumer and tech trade shows. Controversies won’t die even for the latest Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea because of its proximity to North Korea.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

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.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Essential Accidental Planner Resources

SmartMeetings

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. What should new event planners consider from the hotels/venues side of the contract and negotiation process?