Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

This calendar provides strong evidence that any group with something in common who wants to connect and learn can benefit from peer conference designs. Seeing how peer conference designs benefit these folks when they come together warms my heart.

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Conference Conference Design Healthcare Government 98

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

” —Jeff Jarvis At conferences, the “users” are primarily participants. For decades, I’ve championed responsible conference designs that prioritize participants. Jeff Jarvis Similarly, peer conference designs are transparent. Screw your users, screw yourself.”

Platform 96

Platform Media Conference Sponsors 96

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I’ve run the core Conferences That Work design in a day numerous times, and it’s always a rush. A day and a half is the minimum needed for a group to really benefit. Because conferences are typically started when a group of people finds the need to meet for a new purpose.

Meeting Design 95

Meeting Design Conference Meeting Conference Design 95

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 19, 2024

Forged ahead and wrote what eventually became a series of three books on conference design. Consequently became a valued resource on meeting design and facilitation for thousands of people and organizations. Mentors also benefit from working with mentees. And I often learn from mentees too!

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Consulting Conference Design Conference Meeting Design 96

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Can we overcome bias against truly creative event design? Though millions of meetings take place every year, thousands of meeting organizers know how to create truly create conference designs. The steady rise in popularity of participant-driven and participation-rich designs like Conferences That Work continues.

Event Design 107

Event Design Events Conference Design Conference 107

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Both intimacy and discovery have their benefits. By choosing the size of the groups using The Three Questions, it’s possible to select the balance that works for the design and constraints of each unique situation. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Sources for additional information.

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Conference Design Conference Publishing Education 80

Conferences that Work

JUNE 27, 2016

On the fourth morning of the workshop, I was so aware of the benefits of daily practice, I determined to start each day henceforth with yoga and meditation. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Want to see my 6 minute 40 second Pecha Kucha presentation Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Conference Design Event Design Conference Online 76