EventMB

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Skift Take: Conferences and events are digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees, and typical keynote presentations aren't the answer. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 16, 2020

Over the past year, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has invested in speaker training and coaching for many of their staff, subject matter experts (SME’s) who deliver presentations at their regional and annual conferences. Change up session/presenter evaluations. Promote Learner Experience Design (LXD).

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Caterease

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the world of catering and event planning, where every bite and sight counts, understanding the psychology of taste and presentation can make or break an experience. The Power of Presentation First Impressions Matter The old saying, “You eat with your eyes first,” couldn’t be more accurate.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Many concerts and festivals responded with online content, but they soon found that bringing the music to people in their homes presented a whole new […]. In the face of canceled or postponed live events, attendees were more hungry for entertainment than ever.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2020

If you have a presenter who doesn’t understand who they’re talking to, or who can’t keep the audience’s attention, you’re wasting everyone’s time (and possibly their money). Fortunately, many professional speakers offer videos that you can watch to get a sense of their presentation style. Speakers can easily make or break an event.

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. Or are you looking to foster employee learning with an engaging digital presentation? Regularly engaging the audience throughout the presentation is also key.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Identifies big provocative questions and ideas that participants should listen for during presentations. Introduces concepts and presenters. A Track Leader: Acts as a bridge between the audience, the content and the speaker(s). Keeps sessions moving and improvises as needed or directed.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Don’t let your event become a series of boring slideshow presentations. Here’s how to motivate audience participation at events (without risking any awkward moments).

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A. Schedule a presentation for attendees during step #2. Be sure to include at east a short break between the end of step #1 and the start of the presentation.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat around most of the world, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. It’s hard to imagine New Year’s Eve without glitter confetti falling over a packed, champagne-soaked party, but like the rest of 2020, this December 31 will be a little different. With good reason: […].

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 3, 2020

The presenter begins, and you quickly realize the session is not going to meet your needs. (Or, At traditional sessions, you might get a hint of how well the presenter met wants and needs at the end , when “there’s time for a few questions” Whatever you discover at that point, it’s too late.

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JULY 7, 2021

The good news is, you’re in complete control of how your event is presented, from the platform it’s hosted on to the graphics you use to […]. That’s why cultivating a consistent, appealing aesthetic for your event graphics is key to virtual event success.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

This presents a major opportunity for reaching your audience where they’re already hanging out. Cultivating a social media presence is an essential part of your event marketing strategy. According to Smart Insights, 58.4% of the global population uses social media — for more than two hours a day.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Events focused on women are a great way to bring colleagues and organizations together to honor the women of the past, present, and future and learn more about the issues women face today. Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements and strength of women around the world.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 3, 2021

Three stories and a presentation about “How to trust your gut” 1 • My gut meets Seth Andrew. Last week, I was about to begin an online presentation on “How to trust your gut” when a national story broke. I considered adding this illustrative tale into my presentation. Additional presentation resources.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Even if there are time constraints, in-person speakers tend to have more time to speak with you in person once the presentation is finished. Yes, one can call or email them after a presentation is finished for more details, but it’s not the same as being in their actual presence. What is the purpose of the speaker’s presentation?

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Attendease

AUGUST 7, 2020

The shift from in-person road shows and trade shows to online programming has presented several challenges for event management professionals: Finding the right technology to support digital event management. Translating the physical experience to an online environment. Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For example, a tech-savvy audience might prefer a more interactive session with live chat, while a more traditional audience may be more comfortable with a simpler, lecture-style presentation. Once your outline is complete, it’s time to prepare your presentation materials, whether they are slides, videos, or infographics.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

In learner-centric conferences, organizers secure presenters and facilitators that focus on designing real-world learning experiences. Do you coach your presenters to be more learner-centric? In contrast, speaker-centric conferences emphasize subject matter experts and their knowledge.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The entire hour of their kick-off was focused on helping attendees identify what problems/challenges they were facing at work and how the conference community, education and resource experts present could support them over the three-day conference and beyond.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

Unfortunately, supplier and practitioner perspectives on having suppliers present don’t usually align. . May not want to talk about supplier products and services when suppliers are present. Others tell me that their members don’t want suppliers present in some or all of their sessions.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Presenters Tracey Steiner, NRECA’s senior vice president for education, training and events, and Velvet Chainsaw Consulting’s managing director, Dave Lutz, will share learnings, pros, cons and alternatives that associations are exploring for their 2022 event portfolios.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Here’s a glimpse of what you can do using the Virtual Studio: Broadcast virtual events and smaller more intimate webinars Host single-session or multi-session online events Watch recorded sessions on-demand Bring presenters on- and off- stage Moderator option to control mic and camera for host, speakers, and more Play MP4 and YouTube video during (..)

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Conferences that Work

MAY 16, 2022

Note: This event was a workshop , not a presentation. Unfortunately, I was responsible for the context switches between Zoom Gallery mode and sharing my keynote presentation slides. There are several ways to share a Keynote presentation in Zoom. My favorite is to share my Keynote presentation as a virtual background in Zoom.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Imagine that every session had a 50/50 balance of presenting and interaction. Here are five ideas you can implement to improve the session planning, presentation and facilitation skills of your presenters. WorldatWork stopped imagining and actually did it. Providing speaker support does not have to be a costly investment.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 29, 2020

And if your meeting is using holographic telepresence to bring in a presenter or two, perhaps virtual is the right term. The two relevant definitions of “virtual” in the Oxford English Dictionary [OED account required] are: “Not physically present as such but made by software to appear to be so.”

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 22, 2024

For example, event organizer Alicia Jenelle of The Jenelle Group recommends giving presenters the tools they need to ensure a high-quality experience. For the presenters, we also encourage our clients to have production kits sent to the speakers to ensure the viewer has the best experience,” Jenelle says.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We know that: presenters need to incorporate audience engagement ; social learning is humans’ true superpower ; serving up learning in small bites works much better than long lectures; and. It’s a brave soul indeed who will speak out, who is prepared to admit to a conference presenter that they don’t get what’s going on.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2020

My colleague Sarah Michel and I will be presenting a session at the upcoming ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting “Delivering Meaningful Content and Connections in a Hybrid Experience” on August 10 (free to ASAE members). As we’ve prepared for that session, I’ve been reflecting on the challenges planners and association leaders are facing.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For an extreme example of these alternatives, take “ silent conferences ,” which make use of technology so that multiple speakers can present in the same space while attendees toggle between the audio feeds of each according to their own preferences. Adoption of Advanced Technology.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

For the presenters, we also encourage our clients to have production kits sent to the speakers to ensure the viewer has the best experience. Speakers need to be able to interact with the audience to add more energy, and fun, into the presentation or discussion. to ensure their space is perfectly set up in a broadcast format.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

No more opening prayers, recognizing those who have passed, obligatory leadership speeches, and long-winded awards presentations or processions. Some organizers are cutting back on pomp and circumstance in general sessions. Double-down on the main room This is where you can have the biggest impact.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Not so much by the information presented but more by the way it was done. ” Sadly, I was disappointed. Talking about incorporating active learning, interaction, and participation into college classes is great. But talking does little to change the behavior of those listening.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 30, 2020

As you select speakers or session leaders, you’ll want to get their commitment that the topic they are addressing at your conference hasn’t been presented elsewhere. We need to lead and focus on emerging or late-breaking issues. You want to be first.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Some say I have high status in the event industry, but when I’m facilitating a roomful of subject matter experts, I’m the most ignorant and lowest status person present. At a traditional meeting, however, perceived status roles rarely change significantly during the event. Here are a couple of my own unhappy experiences.).

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2023

You can use the same planning strategies you use to prepare for external presentations, such as virtual events or conference speeches , to boost attendee engagement. Enhance your corporate meetings and events with these seven tips: Set objectives for the presentation. Present data clearly and concisely. Start with a story.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2020

Key takeaway: Headphones work in one-way presentations of shorter duration or in session overflow rooms but not when interaction is integral to content delivery. All had either Q&A throughout or interactive elements that would not have worked if the audience had been using headphones.

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