Conferences that Work

MARCH 3, 2022

Here’s a rare opportunity to ask me anything about meeting design and facilitation at a unique, free, online workshop. Join me next Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST for Ask Adrian Anything ( AAA ): an online participant-driven workshop on the future of events. How long will the workshop last?

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Conducting a quick Internet search for “LinkedIn workshops” in your area will reveal why it’s been so hard to sell out your own workshop. LinkedIn seminars and workshops are in-demand right now — and yours isn’t the only option. The post How to Effectively Promote Your LinkedIn Workshop appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If you are serious about improving your conferences, my meeting design workshop can be the game-changer your organization needs. Here’s what happens at my one-day workshop. My meeting design workshops equip event professionals with the tools and techniques to create truly participatory and impactful experiences.

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APRIL 2, 2020

Teaching is an art form. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching online or in person. Great teachers hold our attention, make us laugh, help us understand the subject matter and, most of all, inspire us. Achieving engagement from your students, especially online, takes practice and experience. Even if you’re new to teaching—or just new to […].

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long ago, I participated in and later staffed a series of workshops that profoundly affected my life. The workshop where I created my contract for myself took a deeper perspective. The workshop where I created my contract for myself took a deeper perspective. There are plenty of resources available for writing such contracts.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

When the events industry went virtual earlier this year, many creators rushed to turn in-person gatherings — fitness classes, craft workshops, trivia nights, comedy shows, and more — into livestreamed online events. But moving your entire event enterprise online can be intimidating.

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JUNE 16, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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JUNE 2, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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JUNE 2, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 9, 2019

Do your conference learning opportunities—from the general session to networking to breakouts to deep dive workshops—empower registrants to participate in their own learning journey? They can reflect on the learning’s higher purpose during and after the workshop. Their learning stops once the session ends.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 16, 2020

They started with one-hour webinars and once those proved successful, they moved to offering half-day live workshops and one-on-one coaching. The staff who attended the workshops and did follow-up coaching with the instructor had the highest session evaluations across the board.

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MAY 8, 2020

A month ago, I agreed to participate in a tantra speed dating workshop online. It’s day 41 in quarantine and I’m doing something I wasn’t sure I would ever do again, let alone while still sheltering-in-place in my studio apartment. I’m putting on makeup. And now, putting on mascara, picking out a flattering shirt, and […].

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JUNE 9, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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JUNE 23, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

80% of meeting professionals prefer f acilitated workshop-style, participatory sessions [ survey by M&C Research, April 2018 Meeting and Conventions magazine ]! I’ve been designing and facilitating workshop-style, participatory sessions since 1992, and participants love them ! Sources for additional information.

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JUNE 16, 2021

The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I enjoyed the improv exercises snuck into various experiential workshops, including some of the (no-longer held) annual Amplifying Your Effectiveness experiential workshops ( sample ). I’ve discovered that, actually, I can act!

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APRIL 20, 2020

Whether you promote multi-day festivals, cozy club shows, or yoga workshops, no event has been untouched during this crisis. Since the beginning of worldwide shelter in place orders due to coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve admired the global event marketing community’s heart and ingenuity.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This could mean hands-on workshops, interactive installations, or even 3D-printed souvenirs. What has worked for getting the most out of an experience design workshop for your major event? Arrange event segments in a manner that builds anticipation and delivers value continuously. And make sure the ending is amazing!

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 25, 2022

This workshop is limited to 100 attendees, so register now ! Consolidating learning. Facilitating individual and community growth. Ask Adrian Anything: using a fishbowl sandwich to facilitate group discussion on meeting design and facilitation.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 22, 2019

Related posts: Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011. Rethinking traditional Q&A appeared first on Conferences That Work. The notes at the.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There are several widespread wellness benefits that you can offer to your event team and all your association employees, including: Flexible working arrangements Mental health services and resources Gym membership Wellness workshops Demonstrate to your event team that you’re invested in them as individuals, not just for performance in their roles.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It’s time to stop devaluing your events, said Kim Skildum-Reid, owner of Power Sponsorship , a firm that specializes in advising corporations and sponsor seekers about effective sponsorship, at a recent workshop. The workshop took place at the LVCVA’s D.C. hosted by Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. “All Leverage is Key.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Missed Part I of Crafting the Event Experience Workshop w. During our recent workshop, Crafting the Event Experience – Part 1 , Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm and Chief Strategist for MemberSuite, used the word ‘crafting’ intentionally. This first encounter with your event is the beginning of the attendee journey.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

All quotes are from the article “ Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic “ in the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. 50 -person workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., Check it out for full details!

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. That said, conventions also aim to educate attendees via speeches, panels, and workshops. Workshop A workshop is a hands-on event that allows attendees to build skills through practical learning.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Were they actively participating in the sessions and workshops? Engagement and Knowledge Transfer Engagement with event content can be measured by evaluating the popularity of your presentations, workshops, and sessions. Getting people in the door is only the first step. Did they interact with the presenters and each other?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 14, 2017

But most conferences are already designed to be configurable, by providing attendees with options — concurrent sessions, pre-conference workshops, and ticketed functions, for example. In my opinion, the first item — individualizing a conference experience for every attendee — isn’t scalable today.

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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. What will I learn? Who will I meet? How will I benefit? The two new blocks we are introducing will give you exactly what you need: Image Gallery.

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Exhibitor Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Athens played host to the IFES MasterClass 2024, held on November 7�8, 2024, at the 'Stratos Vasilikos' Hotel. Organized by the International Federa.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Missed Part II of Crafting the Event Experience Workshop w. Ryan explained how to do this in Part 1 of our Crafting Event Experience workshop series. Ryan Costello? This journey starts with your registration website and event invitation—the touchpoints where you build trusted hype.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Earlier this year, I designed and facilitated an online workshop that was marred by technical difficulties. The workshop was several hours long, and some (but not all) of the participants reported that my video feed froze at times. Shortly afterward, I talked to a client who had participated in the workshop.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s not just about the corporate ladder; it’s about the whole jungle gym of life. Skill-building Workshops Workshops are where the real empowerment magic happens. Pro Tip: Consider hosting a workshop where attendees can create something expressive. The best part? Pro Tip: Keep it interactive.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Whoever they are—young developing leaders, Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011. The notes at the.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 9, 2019

To accelerate the event planning process, create event-specific themes and re-usable widgets for all your different event types—webinar, roadshow, user conference, training workshop, etc. This shortcut will ensure brand consistency across your entire event portfolio while saving you precious time.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Related posts: Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011. The notes at the.

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JULY 8, 2019

Related posts: Participation techniques you can use in conference sessions Here’s the summary handout for my workshop on participation techniques you can use in conference sessions that I’ll be leading at MPI’s World Education Congress 2011. The notes at the.

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