Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Why Invest in Speaker Relations?

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Why Invest in Speaker Relations?

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2024

Skift Take: Keynote speakers and other presenters provide much of the draw for events but getting the intro wrong can potentially kill the vibe. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JUNE 5, 2022

What do you do if your speaker goes off the rails? Let’s say the speaker goes off script and says things that don’t align with your company? What questions do you ask of the speaker to prevent this from happening? The speaker was very famous. Sometimes the presenter is Hollywood famous. Nightmare scenarios?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

In contrast, speaker-centric conferences emphasize subject matter experts and their knowledge. Speakers are often rapid-fire and try to cover too much content, causing participants to reach a cognitive load limit. Do you coach your presenters to be more learner-centric? How much of your conference program is focused on learners?

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

Speakers have a unique opportunity online to have an intimate experience with guests since they are right up close and personal in an attendees office, living room, etc. The most important for me has been having a dynamic speaker that can evoke emotion through the audience, either with compassion or humor – humor being my favorite of course.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? They already have a financial incentive and justification to attend, and presenting a session gives them the opportunity to spread knowledge of their existence to potential paying customers. In my experience, most of them are so-so presenters. My experience— and a tip.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 26, 2018

Shift from speakers to facilitators of learning – Sharing is best achieved in small groups. To make this shift, speakers will need coaching on how to engage the participants in meaningful dialogue. Ten or so minutes of content is presented, followed by a provocative open-ended question that is used to frame small-group conversations.

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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. Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged. Not all brand representatives are strong speakers.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We had some really great speakers talking about what they've lived through, and some great presentations. The event was over three short days (2.5 hours per day), and a lot of people stayed for the three days. A few elements that worked well: Breakouts. The first day was about adaptation.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Don’t Leave Education to Chance Imagine what could happen if you invested in developing your conference committee members and speakers to increase the quality of their delivery and session design? Imagine that every session had a 50/50 balance of presenting and interaction. WorldatWork stopped imagining and actually did it.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 4, 2019

Have you ever attended a conference education session because of the presenter and not the content? (I We need more conference facilitated experiences where time flies, everyone present is involved in the work of their own learning and everyone has the opportunity to grow professionally. I think most of us have.).

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For example, you can’t send speaker confirmation emails until you’ve finalized the agenda. Instead of just “launch registration,” include steps like “set up registration platform,” “create confirmation emails,” and “test registration process.” ” Dependencies. Team assignments.

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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. Your speakers must shift from deliverers of information to learning facilitators who deliver on the engagement needed to bring participants closer to their tribe.

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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). Who will train our speakers? What should our content plan look like? How much of it should be pre-recorded vs. live?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Networking : When networking is one of the main goals of the event, seamless communication between attendees, partners, speakers and exhibitors can be a great feature to have. Biographies of speakers, notable guests, and summaries of their presentations should also be provided on this platform of the app. Interactive maps.

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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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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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. Psst, need to find the perfect event space? What’s an easy way to share event details company-wide?

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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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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Not so much by the information presented but more by the way it was done. The speakers didn’t model what they were preaching during their talk! .” Sadly, I was disappointed. Talking about incorporating active learning, interaction, and participation into college classes is great.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 22, 2024

Mailing things beforehand is also a smart idea for remote speakers, as it can create opportunities for improved production quality. For example, event organizer Alicia Jenelle of The Jenelle Group recommends giving presenters the tools they need to ensure a high-quality experience.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 12, 2021

What can we learn from professional speakers? Think about good professional speakers for a moment. Professional speakers invariably include one or more peak moments during their presentation, and end powerfully. Good professional speakers have an emotional impact, which makes them memorable. Well, maybe not.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

The first step to making conferences more interactive is starting with a robust online event platform that can connect your attendees and speakers with fun and useful features. Polling provides streamlined audience interactions with your speakers in live time, whether it’s giving feedback before or after a presentation.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Diane is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation and a New York Times Bestselling author. After a set time, reconvene and have each group present their ideas. This is a guest post by Diana Kander. Her latest book, Go Big or Go Home , outlines five ways to create a memorable customer experience.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 22, 2019

Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. How often have you heard “Any questions?” ” at the end of a conference session? The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough. But can we improve it?

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Did they interact with the presenters and each other? This includes venue costs, marketing, speaker fees, and logistics. Participant Satisfaction No matter how well you think your event went, it’s the attendees, sponsors, and speakers whose opinions will make or break your event’s reputation.

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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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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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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In contrast, that’s way ahead of their second choice: Professional speakers delivering presentations (58%). A birthday present for you on the 21st anniversary of Conferences That Work What a long strange trip it’s been The first Conferences That Work event was held June 3–5, 1992, at Marlboro College, Vermont.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2020

Now, speakers at your virtual event can present in their mother tongue while attendees listen in their preferred language. With travel and cost limitations removed, it is now possible to invite speakers and engage attendees from anywhere in the world. A significant barrier, however, remains: language. Attendee Interactivity.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Consider the moving parts — concurrent sessions, hybrid formats, real-time updates, the need to coordinate speakers across different time zones, etc. A well-crafted event schedule keeps attendees engaged, speakers prepared, and things running smoothly. Lock in keynote speakers first, then arrange breakout sessions around these anchors.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 7, 2022

While keynote speakers can still be a significant attendance driver, I think 2023 is the year to resurrect the industry panel. Three 15-minute TED presentations from carefully selected industry thought leaders whose content is focused on helping the audience address near-term challenges or opportunities. Differentiation.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

So, unlike a speaker or presenter, I am comfortable being the center of inattention most of the time. Otherwise turn off individual computer speakers and all mikes except for the one in-person participant currently talking.). Even when I’m present in the room, the same scenario often happens!

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Attendease

JULY 4, 2019

Give your audience a sneak peek at what you have in store—snaps of the venue, pics from last year's bash, photos of breakouts or workshops, and of course a glimpse of the keynote speakers. The two new blocks we are introducing will give you exactly what you need: Image Gallery. Here are a couple of examples: Image Carousel.

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