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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

In 2009, the biologist E.O. I think it’s also a meeting problem: “The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” 9 September 2009. 9 September 2009. Wilson sees emotions, institutions, and technology as disjointed in time.

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21 Creative Ideas for Corporate Stage Design

Endless Events

Source: Encore Event Technologies. That’s why event organizers chose to create a multi-dimensional set with a series of screens layered across the stage. Organizers assigned each conference topic a color. But it’s also about the contrast created between technology and physical, tangible objects. TOBY Awards 2009 for BOMA.

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Brace Yourselves: Inflation & Recession Are Coming To The Events Industry

Endless Events

Event technology companies are an exception. If you are just designing for people that have disposable income and are empowered from their organizations, you have a very limited point of view.” To end the episode, Nick tells a story that dates back to 2009 when he worked at Catersource. They were printing money.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Aaron Wolowiec, CMP Fellow

Smart Meetings

“Especially when it comes to events, there are a million reasons why we could put off the implementation of a new process or technology, or the rollout of a new attendee experience…but who’s to say the next event will be any easier?” Or maybe we’ll have moved on to a new organization/event by then and miss our chance altogether.

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Kirk Ziehm Named One of The Most Influential People in the Events Industry in the United States for 2024

Stova

To see the full list, visit [link] About Eventex Awards Founded in 2009, Eventex Awards has become the most recognizable symbol of excellence in the world of events and experience marketing. Stova offers event organizers the most complete full-service event management solution. For more information visit www.stova.io.

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Which meeting design books should I buy?

Conferences that Work

Unlike older books, it covers the impact of digital technology (apps, online meetings, and social media marketing) on the meetings world, includes a healthy dollop of the relevance of learning theory to meeting design, and manages to squeeze in trade shows, accessibility, and wellness in a fairly short book.

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5 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Clients After 40+ Years of Consulting

Conferences that Work

1—It’s always a people problem I was a technology nerd when I got that first gig. ” I became fascinated by the culture of organizations. ” I became fascinated by the culture of organizations. Eventually, I realized I was more interested in working with people than technology. It was great feedback.