2014 Attendee Event Design 
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
How do we build conference programs that attendees actually want and need? Being Schooled: Inside a Conference That Works “Mad blogger” Sue Pelletier of MeetingsNet has written an excellent article on her experiences at the four-day Conferences That Work format edACCESS 2014 annual meeting I convened in June.
Conferences that Work
JULY 8, 2019
They persist in seating attendees in long straight lines whenever possible, ignoring the benefits of curved and circular seating at their events. Meeting planners typically default to squaring the circle when specifying room sets. See Paul Radde’s Seating Matters: State of the Art Seating Arrangements for more information.)
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Conferences that Work
JANUARY 14, 2019
Are you tired of attendees making statements during question time? Being Schooled: Inside a Conference That Works “Mad blogger” Sue Pelletier of MeetingsNet has written an excellent article on her experiences at the four-day Conferences That Work format edACCESS 2014 annual meeting I convened in June.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 1, 2019
At traditional conferences with fixed programs set in advance, at best half of sessions offered are what attendees want. Often it is more like a discussion than a presentation, but that is why it is effective. My research shows that asking in advance doesn’t work.
Social Tables
OCTOBER 14, 2016
You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage.
Conferences that Work
MAY 14, 2018
Mythodology: We know what our attendees want to learn about. At least half the sessions programmed at traditional conferences are not what attendees want. Mythodology: Event socials are a good way to meet people. Reality : People tend to stay with people they already know at event socials. Reality : No, you don’t.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Special events involve a mixture of entertainment, celebration, and raising money. While some may include impromptu participant involvement, they concentrate on creating a wonderful experience for attendees. Shortchange the time needed, and you and your attendees will be frustrated and unhappy. I thought you’d never ask.
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