Your Seminar Planning Checklist: 16 Steps to Success
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FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Planning a seminar? Use this list of 16 seminar planning tips to reduce stress, put on a successful event, and make sure no detail is forgotten!
The Truth Dilemma: What to Do When Speakers Make Stuff Up
EventMB
MAY 9, 2022
Motivational speakers aren’t always who they say they are. Farrington, the president of Eric Farrington Seminars, was also committing mortgage fraud and is now serving 11 years in federal prison. The post The Truth Dilemma: What to Do When Speakers Make Stuff Up by Vincent Alonzo appeared first on [link].
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4 Ways Technology Can Spruce Up Your Corporate Seminar
GEVME
JULY 12, 2018
However, the one thing that can set your corporate seminar apart is how seamless the entire execution of the event is for the attendees. In a world where everything has literally been transformed by technologies, you can rest assured that technology will also be your saviour when it comes to planning a seamless seminar event!
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The perfect speaker briefing
Gallus Events
OCTOBER 4, 2018
There is a direct correlation between how well a speaker is briefed and how good the conference will be. So how do you design the perfect speaker briefing? How are you briefing your speakers. How an organiser briefs a speaker will be one of the most important elements of any conference. Presentation details.
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Event Speakers: How To Find, Introduce and Thank Your Guests
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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Master Event Planning with a Workback Schedule Template
Attendease
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, a product launch, a holiday party, or a training seminar, this handy tool turns overwhelming project timelines into bite-sized, actionable steps. For example, you can’t send speaker confirmation emails until you’ve finalized the agenda. ” Dependencies.
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Conference Management: What Event Organizers Need to Know
Eventmobi
MAY 23, 2024
Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. Here are the six kinds of conferences you’re most likely to see in the event industry: Seminar A seminar is a small, interactive conference. As such, seminars are typically less formal than other conference types.
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Lake Nona Wave Hotel Wants to Turn Your Group into Superhumans
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Wilson’s Limitless Minds is a company focused on bringing out the best in people via coaches and public speakers from different backgrounds, such as clinical psychologist Julia West or Paralympic track and field athlete Lex Gillete. “In
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Contracting Conference Speakers
Gallus Events
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Those events have ranged from half day seminars to three day conferences. So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. That makes roughly 3000 speakers. Contracting conference speakers just wasn’t something I did. I didn’t want to put up any hurdles to signing up a speaker.
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Giving events the ‘silent treatment’ with Silent Seminars
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2019
Ever been to a party that received a noise complaint, or attended a seminar where you found yourself cupping one ear in order to hear the presenter? Silent Seminars offers a solution to combat the dreaded quiet speakers, muffled tones or noise curfews: their wireless, multi-channel headsets allow attendees to hear without disturbance.
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Event Industry News to kick-off a packed London Christmas Party Show seminar programme
Event Industry News
AUGUST 23, 2021
Our very own Adam Parry will be the first on the stage at The London Christmas Party Show on September 9 th at the City’s new Pan Pacific Hotel – the first of six informative and inspirational seminars planned for the first full day of this long-awaited return to live Show. 9.15am – HI-TECH NOT BYE TECH. 2.15pm – THE HEALING PROCESS.
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Don’t Let Event Registration Pitfalls Ruin the Attendee Experience
Attendease
APRIL 14, 2022
For example, registering for a webinar or an in-house educational seminar differs greatly from the registration process for a multi-day conference. Furthermore, the ability to tie registration to different tracks is pivotal so that you can easily identify regular attendees, VIPs, or speakers, and tailor their experiences accordingly.
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Why Attendees Aren’t Committing Early to Conferences
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Overwhelming Choices The sheer volume of conferences, seminars, online learning videos, webinars, and podcasts available to professionals is staggering. Networking Opportunities: Early access to networking events or one-on-one sessions with keynote speakers. This can be done through: Surveys asking for topic or speaker suggestions.
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How to Map Out the Event Attendee Journey: 5 Key Steps
Attendease
AUGUST 20, 2024
Again, consideration activities vary by event type: For in-person conferences and seminars: Email nurture sequences that highlight the agenda, speakers, venues Free informational webinars Engaging social content like lives with speakers, Q&A sessions, etc.
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Key Pillars to Boost Your Event Registration
Attendease
MARCH 10, 2022
For example, registering for a webinar or an in-house educational seminar differs greatly from the registration process for a multi-day user conference. Finally, the ability to tie registration to different tracks may be pivotal, so you can easily identify regular attendees, VIPs, or speakers and tailor their experiences accordingly.
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How to Host a Webinar and Harness its Power
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
True to its name—a portmanteau of ‘web’ and ‘seminar’ — a webinar is a virtual event where knowledge sharing, teaching, discussion, and networking takes place online in real-time. If your topic lends itself to it, consider inviting an industry expert as a guest speaker. But don’t worry!
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How to use your speakers to better market your event
Event Industry News
JULY 9, 2019
Conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, seminars, workshops – we employ speakers for a wide selection of events. Speakers can present you with a broader reach and wider engagement. You could ask your speakers to sit with you for a live Q&A session or live-stream their presentation. So, help them help you.
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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2022
“Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.
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How to Write a Perfect Invitation Email for Your Virtual Event
Smart Meetings
JUNE 9, 2021
In the case of multi-day conferences and seminars, your recipients will likely want to know more about the agenda before signing up. Use your event’s agenda to outline what the event will consist of, who the speakers are, and what topics will be covered. Don’t Overstay Your Welcome.
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20 Ways to Remake Your Annual Meeting – Part 2
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Speaking of which, “symposia,” “lectures,” and “seminars” are outdated, non-progressive meeting terms. Speakers to facilitators-of-learning. Speakers should no longer be the sage on the stage, but rather the guide on the side. Boards and volunteer leaders are there to serve, not to be recognized or to be the focus of attention.
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Spotlight on Keynote and Motivational Speakers
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 19, 2021
October is the Month of National Diversity and Inclusion Week and Black History Month, so now is the ideal time to introduce the UK’s first Diversity focused Speaker and Entertainment Agency – Spectrum Speakers.
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The workshop that wasn’t
Conferences that Work
JULY 29, 2019
The speaker said, this will be interactive because no one wants to listen to me talk for four hours. Speakers (and the folks that concoct conference programs) decide to jazz up the description of a broadcast-style session by calling it a workshop. Last week, my friend Traci Browne wrote to me about a workshop that wasn’t.
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Ideas For Running a Successful Law Firm Event
Eventinterface
JUNE 4, 2021
If you want to create opportunities to build relationships with potential clients, then hosting education events such as seminars is going to be extremely high-value. A common example to use is when an immigration lawyer hosts regular seminars to cover any federal or state laws that are going to affect the lives of their clients.
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Key Pillars to Boost Your Event Registration
Attendease
MARCH 10, 2022
For example, registering for a webinar or an in-house educational seminar differs greatly from the registration process for a multi-day user conference. Finally, the ability to tie registration to different tracks may be pivotal, so you can easily identify regular attendees, VIPs, or speakers and tailor their experiences accordingly.
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Why Building an Event Community is a Hot Trend for 2021
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
For example, run webinars featuring upcoming speakers, or publish blog interviews with high-profile attendees or speakers. A channel for ongoing seminar presentations. Recommended Reading: GTOT Tracks CE Credits for Virtual Seminar with Creative Passphrase Game. How to Make it Happen. CE credits for watching webinars.
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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 3, 2018
While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. “I What Makes a Meeting Stand Out?
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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event
Attendease
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. From speaker series to hands-on workshops, these ideas for educational events build critical skills, inspire innovation, and support professional development.
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22 Types of Networking Events You Can Organize in 2023
Eventmobi
OCTOBER 10, 2023
While workshops provide a hands-on environment, seminars offer a more structured format that might include keynote speakers and panel discussions. Networking seminars are an excellent place to learn and share industry insights!
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How Top Brands are Championing Black Excellence Beyond Black History Month
IMG
JANUARY 19, 2024
It is important to prioritize the incorporation of diverse voices, perspectives, and talents into these events, ensuring representation in panel discussions, keynote speakers, and entertainment.
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6 Event Highlights from ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition 2019
Eventmobi
AUGUST 22, 2019
Complimentary Seminars. One of the interesting things ASAE does is offer seminars to all attendees, exhibitors included. ASAE ran several concurrent seminars each day, including discussions on leadership, transitions, growth and global development, education, and integrating tech into their organizations.
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Hybrid Event Examples You’ll Want to Copy This Year (And How to Take Virtual Events Hybrid)
SpotMe Blog
JULY 25, 2021
Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. To be successful, hybrid events need to go beyond simply streaming the in-person speakers and sessions — although that certainly can be a part of it. Training seminars. Trade shows. Marketing and sales events.
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Spectrum Speakers
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Diverse Speakers – Not Just Talking about Diversity. We are a young, bold Speaker Agency committed to sourcing the best corporate story-tellers from the full spectrum of available talent. energise : speakers to get you talking. Contact Spectrum Speakers First Name Last Name How would you like to be contacted?
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CHS Leeds Launches Educational Programme for 2024
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
– Show to Produce Most Comprehensive ‘Live’ A-Z of Event Organising – CHS Leeds have announced speakers and content for its award-winning educational seminars which will take place at The Royal Armouries, 23 rd April. So, if they do miss a session, they can still have the key take outs in our A-Z.”
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Why Your Event Needs a Keynote Speaker (And How to Find the Right One)
Best Corporate Events
OCTOBER 25, 2022
If you organize corporate or collegiate events, chances are you’ve hired keynote speakers and understand their importance. Keynote speakers typically kick off events and are vital in setting the tone. A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. What (Exactly) is a Keynote Speaker?
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Why Your Event Needs a Keynote Speaker (And How to Find the Right One)
Best Corporate Events
OCTOBER 25, 2022
If you organize corporate or collegiate events, chances are you’ve hired keynote speakers and understand their importance. Keynote speakers kick-off events and are vital in setting the tone. A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. What (Exactly) is a Keynote Speaker?
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Best Event Management Conferences 2019
GEVME
MARCH 15, 2019
Here you can discover the top event management seminars and conferences that will come in handy as an event planner, and who knows, maybe one of these will turn your event planning world upside down. Discover the current top event management conferences with GEVME. The top 13 event management conferences to attend in 2019. November 2019.
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Eco Foundry Exhibit at UK Construction Week 2023
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 24, 2023
Now in its second year, the UK’s largest event for the built environment is back, featuring over 300 exhibitors with feature sessions and seminars led by industry experts across the show’s six stages; the show will feature an incredible 300 speakers, with over 150 hours of CPD seminars available.
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Don’t Let Event Registration Pitfalls Ruin the Attendee Experience
Attendease
APRIL 14, 2022
For example, registering for a webinar or an in-house educational seminar differs greatly from the registration process for a multi-day conference. Furthermore, the ability to tie registration to different tracks is pivotal so that you can easily identify regular attendees, VIPs, or speakers, and tailor their experiences accordingly.
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Engaging an online event audience
Gallus Events
JULY 9, 2018
In June this year we ran another online seminar for our client Practically Perfect PA. Luckily for the PPPA Virtual Summit we are able to call on the founder and editor of PPPA to host the seminar. Encourage your speakers to engage LIVE. Most of our sessions were prerecorded so some of our speakers were not online.
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How to Run a Content Strategy for Events
GEVME
MAY 30, 2018
Whether it is a conference or a corporate seminar, there’s always a great deal to be said about any event. Successful event marketers don’t stop with the reflection of a core theme and the list of speakers.
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The complete guide to event management software for corporate events
Attendease
JULY 13, 2021
Your event goals will be drastically different if you’re planning a product launch, training event, conference, or seminar, to name a few. What event aspects can you include to facilitate knowledge transfer between attendees or attendees and speakers? What’s the event goal?
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How to email all attendees of your event
GEVME
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
When organizing events such as conferences, concerts, seminars, trainings, etc., a great deal of work falls on the shoulders of the event managers. And then there are the event announcements to consider. Read on to learn how to email all attendees of your event. Send the third letter of the series.
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More Women Participated in Virtual Than In-Person Events
PCMA Convene
MAY 17, 2022
Separate studies reveal that the number of women participating in virtual STEM conferences, both as speakers and attendees, increased during the pandemic. More Women Speakers. Biermann told the Journal. It’s absolutely essential,” the Nature report said, “that these modest gains are not reversed once in-person events return.”.
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Event Branding: Before, During, and After
GEVME
JUNE 1, 2018
Every event has a unique concept that will attract their audience, whether it is the keynote speaker, the opportunity to interact with a celebrity, learning a new skill, or pure entertainment. Create a sub-brand. For example, a competitor could have given away a downloadable e-course at their event.
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