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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. Provide this as a sample message template to all speakers.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

Endless Events

I spoke there for the first time in 2005 or 2006 and had a good 12-year run on the show. Before WordPress was everywhere, I worked for a company called Mod Blog from 2002 through 2005,” explains Will. “I I managed the contracts, food and beverage, marketing, and speaker acquisition from start to finish. Network Early. “Be

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

Bizzaboo

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The conference programme is packed with 60+ industry-leading speakers. 2024 NACE Evolve Conference Jan. International Confex Feb.

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The job you’ll be doing in the future hasn’t been invented yet

Conferences that Work

1992: I organize a conference where there are no expert speakers available (it’s a new field, there are no experts). 2005: I realize that the conference process I invented and since improved is incredibly popular with participants. IBM introduced the PC in 1981. 1984: I begin IT consulting for clients using personal computers.

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ITE HCMC surpasses record with 350 exhibitors & 30,000 expected visitors for its 15th year

Travel Daily Media

ITE HCMC held its first show in 2005 with two international pavilions from Thailand and Cambodia, 43 buyers, and 86 booths. This year, to mark the 15th anniversary show, there will be even more impactful networking opportunities, such as customised business matching services, speed “dating” sessions, and pre-scheduled business meetings.

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