Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fake women event speakers? Fake speakers Creating fake women speakers is just one tiny step in the right direction. Fake speakers Creating fake women speakers is just one tiny step in the right direction. How hard is it to make all your speakers fake? Make all your speakers fake! Lots of them!

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Tech industry insiders say fake female speakers were featured in the DevTernity conference lineup to create the illusion of diversity. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 27, 2024

Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it. Skift Take: Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Skift Take: Speakers are tired of being treated like babies and they do not want to have to promote their own sessions as that is the event planner’s job. They want respectful, timely communication and have only a few expectations that many planners seem to ignore. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Keynote speakers with expertise in artificial intelligence are in high demand as organizations embrace the new technology. One emerging speakers bureau is crafting bespoke sessions to meet client objectives. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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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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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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OCTOBER 27, 2022

However, including remote speakers does not make a meeting less successful. Skift Take: To assume a virtual speaking experience is the same as in-person is a mistake. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2023

Are you including your event speakers in your marketing plan? Many keynote speakers and breakout session facilitators have extensive, active networks both on and offline. By enlisting the aid of speakers to reach out to their existing connections, event planners can tap into an unmined pool of potential attendees.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Skift Take: President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Mayim Bialik were all keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Were these controversial choices worth the risk? Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

An emcee ensures that an event flows seamlessly with all of its threads – content, speakers, audience and suppliers – woven together into a cohesive narrative. The right content weaver can contribute to the meeting’s design and help prepare speakers and formulate agendas. That’s why we like to refer to this role as a Content Weaver.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Make the Most of Your Speaker Prep Calls. Let’s focus on the third bullet point above, speaker prep. Other than one-on-one coaching (which we’ll delve into in an upcoming blog), session-planning calls can be the most effective way to prepare speakers. Improving Your Speaker Portal.

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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.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ring in the New Year with advice from two renowned experts on speaker coaching and panel improvement, Kristin Arnold and Sarah Michel. The shift to virtual events has magnified the need to add spice and spunk to your conference’s panel discussions so that you leave the audience begging for more.

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Optimize Website and Registration Pages Your event website and registration platform are often the first touchpoints for potential attendees, as well as keynote speakers or sponsors. Provide all the details participants need on speakers, agenda, schedules, directions (if hybrid) and sponsorship opportunities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 16, 2020

By attending, you will learn how to: Navigate complex decision-making and scenario planning processes with staff and volunteer leaders, speakers, partners and exhibitors. Consider nimble practices for designing and refreshing event plans amidst a crisis. Allie Barth, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, American Gaming Association.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Maybe it is the variety of sessions they can choose from, some amazing speakers, or the networking opportunities. Speakers & Sessions. If you only have a few speakers or sessions, feature them on your landing page with some details to describe what to expect from each speaker or session. Social Proof and Testimonials.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 18, 2020

Speaker coaching for virtual engagement. Professional speaker recommendations. Here are some of the priorities we can provide virtual, micro-consulting for: COVID-19 decision-making and crisis communications. Team or service provider reorganization or consolidation. Pricing strategies (registration or expo).

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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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JANUARY 6, 2020

During a breakout session, the crowd is broken up into smaller sections where attendees can get more one-on-one attention and speakers get to answer more direct questions. Breakout sessions are one of the few times during a conference or event where guests get to interact with one another in a more structured way. This format […].

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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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AUGUST 7, 2020

Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged. Not all brand representatives are strong speakers. Encourage speaker debate. Many of us have been to expert panels where all the speakers share similar viewpoints or provide the same general advice. Translating the physical experience to an online environment.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. Utilizing industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. Any cut-backs made in these categories can negatively impact your attendee value proposition.

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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? Providing speaker support does not have to be a costly investment. This is how you will grow your speaker pipeline and member loyalty.

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Attendease

AUGUST 25, 2023

If you create event websites properly, you’ll stand out from the crowd with engaging visuals, informative agendas, captivating speaker lineups, and eye-catching event themes. They’re the first handshake, the opening pitch, the key that can unlock an attendee’s interest and commitment.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 8, 2020

Join us to: Explore virtual experience quality filters that will best position your event for participation, value and revenue. Discuss and evaluate emerging pricing models to consider for your Fall 2020 event. Lisa Block, Executive Vice President, Conference Strategy & Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. REGISTER NOW.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2022

The conference is a mix of speaker sessions, networking, exhibitor booths, and evening social events. In addition, attendees now expect a seamless event experience, where they can access information whenever they want, network with other attendees and vendors, and provide feedback to session speakers and event organizers.

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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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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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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2023

Last week I attended the National Speakers Association’s (NSA) Annual Meeting, Influence 2023. NSA’s board of directors divided up a “hit list” of their CPAE’s (hall of fame speakers) and made personal calls to invite them to attend (and in some cases rejoin). They did not disappoint. This strategy worked.

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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. Function room locations.

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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. Conference organizer provides speaker coaching for effective TED talks. A skilled facilitator develops and delivers an audience engagement plan after each speaker. Differentiation.

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