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We are biased against truly creative event design

Conferences that Work

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements. Truly creative event design We are biased against truly creative event design.

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How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom

Conferences that Work

I started using Zoom in 2012, but since the pandemic began I’ve facilitated more Zoom meetings than the last seven years. And I’ve become intrigued with the possibilities of incorporating the peer processes developed for successful face-to-face meetings into online events. Conclusion.

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Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 1

Conferences that Work

In this two-part article I’ll share a little of my experience and takeaways, followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). After a three-day introductory workshop at BATS, I attended two four-day Applied Improvisation Network World Conferences (San Francisco 2012 and Montreal 2015). How I got there. We’ll see.

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How the Responsibilities of Conferences Mirror Those of Media Platforms

Conferences that Work

Rereading a 2012 post by Jeff Jarvis , I was struck by the parallels between his take on news organizations’ responsibilities to their platforms and the responsibilities of conferences. For decades, I’ve championed responsible conference designs that prioritize participants.

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Why switching to active learning is hard — and worth it

Conferences that Work

” Consequently, we need to educate stakeholders, presenters, and meeting attendees about the benefits of active learning modalities at meetings. A similar proportion (75%) of students reported that the intervention at the beginning of the semester helped them feel more favorably toward active learning during lectures.”

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Who owns your event?

Conferences that Work

To conclude, I like the idea that both sponsors and participants are the owners of events. By consciously bringing participants into the realm of ownership, we widen the community that makes the event what it is, and this benefits all the players. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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5 Killer Ways to Keep First-Time Guests From Coming Back

Maritz Global Events

Share what they might expect, the schedule of events, and suggest which breakout sessions they will get the most significant benefit. The post 5 Killer Ways to Keep First-Time Guests From Coming Back appeared first on Experient: Event Industry Blog. Please encourage them to call/text/email you with any questions. . #2.