Conferences that Work

JULY 19, 2021

If you want maximum learning, interaction, and connection at a meeting, small meetings are better than large meetings. Increased learning, interaction, and connection. It may take a while, but I think we are going to see a growing use of this exciting and flexible format.

Meeting 147

Meeting Online Remote Conference 147

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. Event technology can increase productivity by 27%.

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Trends Meeting Trade Show Events 157

Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

One of the most common issues I address that is rarely acknowledged openly is the tension between the wants and needs of suppliers and practitioners at meetings. By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. The practitioner’s perspective on including suppliers at meeting sessions.

Meeting 118

Meeting Vendor Sponsors Attendee 118

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself and giving planners the tools they need to pull off terrific feats.

Meeting 158

Meeting Trade Show Events Social Media 158

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

Maximize milk production on a New England dairy farm? Evaluate event production company abilities for a game-changing event I’m planning? These events made a profound impression on pretty much everyone who participated. A rotating crew of two or three volunteers organize these wonderful events.

Conference 148

Conference Human Resources Production Meeting 148

Conferences that Work

MARCH 21, 2022

This coming June will mark my 30th year of designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich meetings. So I designed the workshop as an “ Ask Adrian Anything ” about meeting design and facilitation. I’ve shared the why? and the details of how I typically run this format here.

Online 154

Online Platform Communications Communications 154

Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In this review of Butter, I’ll share a big picture overview, what I think is Butter’s finest feature, an example of how to implement a meeting design in Butter, and my closing thoughts. In fact, my demo focused on a brand new capability which I think is one of the best features of the product.) The usual caveats.

Platform 62

Platform Meeting Online Production 62

Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 18, 2021

Face-to-face events, conferences, and meetings were postponed or cancelled for the near future. Due to the pandemic, subsequent quarantine, and travel restrictions, our company shifted our mindset and developed new product offerings for our clients in the form of virtual events and hybrid meetings.

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Virtual Events Meeting Speakers Platform 52

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

And it’s mostly about meeting design and facilitation, but I write about all kinds of things. Adrian Segar: The subtlety of designing meetings is that you need people who I would call facilitators. I define myself as a meeting designer and facilitator. How does that mechanically work in your events?

Conference 98

Conference Meeting Booking Audience 98

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2025

Instead, meeting designers have to understand the core values of their attendees. If they are represented in proportionate numbers, we wont be making decisions about what to offer on incentive trips and product launches that reflect the demands of the people attending. Millennials are 40% of the business workforce today.

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Event Design Events Audience Promotion 130