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CES 2025: Engaging Activations

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On the lookout for booths where attendees congregated most, they seemed to have two things going for them: attendee involvement and products in action. Timekettles booth featured a Spanish speaker and an English speaker having a conversation in real time while their words were translated live.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. Her mother is a full-time wheelchair user who traveled and sometimes would show up as the keynote speaker, but not have a room available with an accessible shower.

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Why Attendees Aren’t Committing Early to Conferences

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In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1. Loyalty Programs Reward repeat attendees with loyalty benefits.

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How to Transform Your Attendees into Networking Butterflies

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Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event. How to Build Better Attendee Evaluations to Determine Event ROI. Make the Event Comfortable.

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

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In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses.

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How to Produce a Stand-Out Experience

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Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. The Best Speakers.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conference Management: Mastering the Art of Successful Events

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Its about bringing all the moving parts together in a way that feels effortless to your attendees while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks behind the scenes. At its heart, its all about delivering a seamless experience that leaves attendees feeling engaged, valued, and eager to participate again.