Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. Because they make assumptions that what has to happen is what happened at just about every meeting their authors ever attended. They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum.

Food and Beverage 429

Food and Beverage Meetings Meeting Design Site Selections 429

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 13, 2018

Last month , we addressed how planners can become more hands-on in content creation and speaker preparation. Yes, most every meeting has after-the-fact attendee evaluations. A big-picture approach and the right templates generate the most useful results.

Education 211

Education Transportation Events Hospitality 211

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. This kind of insight can make a significant difference in the overall success of an event. Is a train an option?

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

The MICE

JULY 27, 2022

According to Felix, the term ‘participant experience design’ is a work in progress. It was established based on the theory of meeting design, a well-known ‘tool kit’ used by planners worldwide. These elements — curiosity, openness, flow and willingness to learn – can be planned with the methods of ‘meeting design.’

2019 59

2019 Conference 2009 Speakers 59

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The City of Anaheim looked to us for guidance and leadership in designing and executing the grand opening of ARTIC—the Anaheim Regional Transit Intermodal Center. . From hardhat site visits and transportation vendors, to food trucks and hiring entertainment, this event gave experience and exposure in something we had not done before.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

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. Industry Performance Trends.

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Meeting or event design elements cover a wide array of details ranging from thematic tie-ins, signage, audiovisual production, speaker selection, technology use, seating, room set-ups, food and beverage menus and program content. Design program. Engage speakers and performers. Design site layout.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62