Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? The other folks willing to speak for free are industry providers of goods and services, who may well have already paid to be at the event to staff their trade show booth or meet customers. In my experience, most of them are so-so presenters. My experience— and a tip.

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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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Eventmobi

JUNE 17, 2020

From conferences , summits, and trade shows, to training programs and career fairs – event professionals are innovating new formats and show flows to engage and excite remote attendees at virtual events of all types. . However, it’s important to realize that presenting at a virtual event is very different from in-person.

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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! Entertainers.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Trade shows provide a place for industry leaders and businesses to share ideas as well as view the latest technology, products, and services. Planning a trade show and ensuring the selection of a premier venue , however, can be a daunting task. Trade Show Activities. Audience Considerations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This exhibition was a valuable opportunity to present that message directly. Michael Hirst OBE, UKEVENTS “It was rather like working a trade show stand, catching parliamentarians on the run to other meetings. This breadth and depth not only fuel the industrys 61.6 billion contribution of events to the UK economy.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., who specializes in mentoring purpose-driven business leaders to deliver their own meaningful presentations that help grow their businesses. Also offered was a workshop called, “The Artful Conversation.”

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here, we offer a preview of what we’ll explore at the show—tactics and trends that are helping event marketers to level-up their events, campaign strategies, revenue and careers this year. THE EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBIT Trade show strategies, exhibit portfolios, on-the-floor booth experiences—they’re all changing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. They can identify which user profiles attended which presentations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if you and your audience and speakers lack experience with hybrid events?

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. One of the posts that I am sharing today is about speakers and the critical role that they play during events. It got me thinking about what exactly makes a great speaker compared to a mediocre one. Make sure you do.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a festival-themed Ex Awards ceremony.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. Trade shows.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

From the festivalization of trade shows to the explosion of consumer festivals to a renewed focus on strengthening corporate culture to wellness shifts to AI-powered activations, brands made an impact by leaning into the event trends that defined 2023. Coca-Cola accepted both sides of the coin and took the plunge anyway.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. We have had the opportunity to present at their meetings, which has helped to improve communication with the city and businesses within the community.

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Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Selecting the right speakers can make or break your meeting. The bad ones see themselves as the star-of-the-show, with little consideration for the needs of other (often non-professional) speakers on the program. Mountain Time, presented by Orvel Ray Wilson,CSP standing-ovation keynoter, best-selling author, elite speaker coach.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

. “Our platform allows event organizers to seamlessly integrate interactive elements into every aspect of their event, from signage and presentations to trade show booths and even everyday objects like cups and napkins.” How do you ensure attendees understand the ideas being presented?

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979. Sounds far-fetched?

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GEVME

JULY 31, 2021

Through a digital exhibitor booth, the audience will be able to view the booths just like how they would be present in a physical environment. You should then be able to see how many people are present at the event at a given time and the total attendance rate at that moment. Real-Time Interactive Tools. Virtual Event Builder.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As event marketers work to attract traffic to their trade-show floors, it’s common to tailor messaging based on where those prospective attendees live, what type of companies they represent, their age, and a number of other demographic factors. Age, though, is an important factor in understanding the makeup of trade-show audiences.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s important to have the right aspect ratio so that presenters can ensure the content they share looks as clean as possible. For example, a trade show is a B2B event. Speakers can break up a larger audience into breakout rooms and then call everyone back together at the end of the session. Consumer show.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Meanwhile, it’s clear from a review of industry conference programs that large numbers of presentations are accepted from employees of sponsors or trade show exhibitors. This further biases session submissions in favor of sponsors and corporations who are attending the event anyway for marketing purposes.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. These are presented to the client for approval, ensuring clarity and avoiding confusion post-event. Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead.

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EventTechBrief

APRIL 18, 2019

In the beginning, developers focused on core logistical tasks, such as agenda building, project management, speaker and content management and (for meetings with a trade show component) floorplan and booth sales. Attendees can set reminders, customize their schedules, rate speakers and sessions using the bot.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Your event flow and interaction between attendees, speakers, and sponsors will be dictated by the capabilities of the virtual event platform you choose. In an in-person format, technology is often peripheral to the hustle and bustle of the on-site activities. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. You’re planning….

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Session introductions Boost their brand exposure by allowing sponsors to introduce speakers or sessions. In return, your sponsors can present the awards to gain visibility during the ceremony.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 18, 2021

Even when you do opt for a simulive format, however, it’s best practice to have a moderator or speaker do a live intro and outro. Using the EventMobi platform, two speakers present at a virtual conference using the simulive format. The Keynote Speaker Session. Educational Presentations. Product Demos.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Types of Corporate Events Conferences: Large-scale gatherings focused on industry insights, innovation, and networking, featuring multiple speakers and breakout sessions. Trade Shows and Exhibitions: Provide a platform for companies to present products, network, and engage potential clients.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For example, a leadership summit is often a loss leader, association events are usually events that break-even, and trade-shows are often the best opportunity to yield a profit. For example, an event tech app can help with marketing and promotion by allowing event planners to push notifications about keynote speakers and registration.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Once attendees pass under the cube, they will find themselves in an outdoor performance space where artists and speakers will provide education and inspiration. I keep discovering that expos are about optimism, about the present and the future,” Thomas said.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. Luckily, there are some innovative tech ideas that you can incorporate into your next virtual event to ensure your audience remains attentive, interacts with the speaker, and leaves inspired.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

After completing the journey, consumers could visit the concierge for a premium branded leather key chain. Partner : George P.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

Trade shows are the perfect place to inadvertently get yourself over-exhausted because you just stay out—going out with clients, talking all day and then going out to dinner. “I talk a lot in my courses about personal and social competence. Personal competence means being self-aware of how am I feeling right now? Colliver says.

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