The Role of Event Design in “Publishability”
Special Events
JUNE 24, 2024
Tips from a PR pro to improve your shot at getting your events published
Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More
Smart Meetings
MAY 16, 2022
Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Sims has spent over 20 years in the events industry, most recently the owner and event designer for Carrie Sims Events Design, a company she started in 2019.
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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place.
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Which meeting design books should I buy?
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 24, 2020
Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). In 2013, Eric de Groot and Mike van de Vijver published this unique, extraordinary, and important book on meeting design. Whether you’re a meeting design novice or seasoned pro, you will learn really important things from this book.
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Show Stopping Grand Entrance Ideas For Your Next Event
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Whether it’s a gaming convention or a glamorous charity event a grand entrance can engage your attendees from the get-go. Editor’s Note: This was originally published in May 2015 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. What is your favorite grand entrance idea? Comment below and let us know!
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Event design is not just visuals and logistics
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 29, 2016
The first time I met him—at the premier EventCamp in 2010 —he immediately purchased my just-published book, sight unseen. The following year, David was kind enough to honor me in his flagship publication BizBash as one of the most innovative event professionals. The cover proclaims “What’s Next in Event Design?”
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How AI Could Help Build Better Meeting Spaces — Online and IRL
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The recently published “The Future 100: 2024” report identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way people live and work this year and beyond. And numerous event-tech companies, like Allseated , made innovative virtual spaces for events part of their offerings.
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Concerns about using facial analysis at events: part three
Conferences that Work
JUNE 3, 2024
Shortly after the paper was published, Microsoft retired the emotion AI features of their facial recognition software.” .” “…In short, we can’t train AI on stereotypes and expect the results to work in real life, no matter how big the data set or sophisticated the algorithm. Think Again.”
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5 Steps Business Event Strategists Need to Take Before Building an Event Website
Social Tables
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Usually, you pick a good platform or app, introduce the data, customize the modules, click publish, and … ta-da, you have an event site! However, if you want to build a truly successful event website , this is not enough. A custom website is an essential piece of your event communication strategy. Let me guess.
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Bedload Experts Meet in Interlaken for an International Symposium
The MICE Blog
MARCH 1, 2022
I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Wyss, Project Manager at Wasser-Agenda 21, who gave insights into the event design process. The proceedings were published online as an open access document in the ETH Zürich Research Collection , to share the content of the symposium with the global community.
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Participant experience design — moving from the old to new event world
The MICE Blog
JULY 27, 2022
One of the presentations that highly inspired me to think differently about event design took place in 2019 at the MICE Forum at ITB Berlin (Organised by VDVO ).
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New Report Finds B2B Event Attendees Are Getting Younger
Endless Events
MAY 18, 2023
A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. Personalization and Engagement are not Going Away.
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Presentation versus interaction at meetings
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Since my first book on participant-driven and participation-rich was published 12 years ago, I’ve been gratified to see how the meeting industry has at least started talking more about the importance of bringing interaction and engagement into meeting sessions.
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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners
Bizzaboo
MARCH 15, 2023
Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. PCMA offers endless news and articles; educational opportunities and resources; scholarships and opportunities; webinars and events; an annual conference; and more.
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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events
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. And more events.). Published October 6, 2018. – Oh wait, I work in events.” But where should industry professionals put their focus, and what are the forces driving this rapid evolution?
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Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 18, 2021
Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about.
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How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom
Conferences that Work
MAY 11, 2020
That’s why I’m publishing this series of posts on how to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom. When the pandemic is over, the meeting industry will have much more experience and understanding of what is possible online versus in person. My mission is to make meetings better for everyone involved. The big picture.
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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020
Bizzaboo
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Combining a proven hosted buyer program, unrivaled education sessions, and daytime and evening networking opportunities, this has become the must-attend event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. Event Design Certificate. Those who complete the event will receive a certificate in event design.
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5 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Clients After 40+ Years of Consulting
Conferences that Work
MAY 20, 2024
When it was published in 2009, my peer conference work exploded. The result was that I wrote two supplements to the book that I published in 2013 and 2015. I’m still proud of how well Conferences That Work lays out the fundamental reasons for the importance and value of peer conferences. And, my goodness, I got feedback!
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Case Study: Adrian Segar – “Conferences that work”
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Here’s an independent review of my conference design work, published as a case study in Chapter 25—Designing and Developing Content for Collaborative Business Events—of the book The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Tip: The hardback version is expensive, the ebook is a quarter of the hardback cost.)
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Five Reasons to Change Conferences
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners.
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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide
Bizzaboo
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Digiday Publishing Summit: Japan. At the Digiday Publishing Summit Japan, we'll bring together Japan's leading publishers to discuss the challenges of digital media. Join us at this unique event for two days of new connections and smart, honest insight. Digiday Publishing Summit. Kyoto, Japan. New York, NY.
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Actionable strategies to boost association membership
The MICE Blog
MARCH 10, 2022
Insights and strategies for the new normal with implications for business events. In 2020, PCMA started undertaking data collection through think tanks, customer interviews, surveys, published bi-monthly dashboards in Convene Magazine and public policy analysis. By collecting data, PCMA was able to better support its stakeholders.
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Why switching to active learning is hard — and worth it
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
A September 2019 research study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences clearly illustrates why switching to active learning is hard — and worth it! The pioneer of memory retention research, Herman Ebbinghaus , published his seminal work in 1885.).
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Success Story: An Incentive-style Executive Retreat, Sonoma Valley, California
Blue Spark Event Design
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
The feedback on the exclusive experiences at the local wineries was beyond great, as guests could not stop talking about how amazing those two events were for their teams. Plus, the number of beautiful photos they captured and published to social media was plentiful. Let’s Start That Conversation Today! Fill out the form below).
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Lessons learned from online meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 30, 2021
The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is my summary of what I think are the most interesting findings, plus some commentary.
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8 Must-Know Types of Seating Arrangements for Events
Social Tables
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
A study published in the Social Psychology of Education proved that “teachers need to be informed about the possibly preventive and intervening effects of a seating arrangement on students’ academic and social behaviors.” Cons: Doesn’t maximize space. Best for: Award shows Passive training presentations Live entertainment.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 6, 2018
first published in 1972 ! How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. Actually I don’t need to do that since Donald Bligh listed them all in his classic book What’s The Use Of Lectures?
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Dear Adrian — How does group size impact process design?
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian —in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, facilitation, and anything else I might conceivably know something about.
Practicing Empathy at Work and Events
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 27, 2023
But our capacity for empathy is as old as time, part of our evolutionary history, according to Greater Good Magazine, published by the University of Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Read Part 3 of a 4-part interview What Does an Event Designed With Empathy Look Like? Future of work and technology strategists Heather E.
How to crowdsource conference sessions in real-time
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 28, 2017
My next book The Little Book of Event Crowdsourcing Secrets contains everything you need to know. Learn more, and be informed when it’s published in 2018. Want a comprehensive resource on creating conference programs that become what your attendees actually want and need? Read the full article at Conferences That Work.
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PRA Signs Pledge for Net Zero Carbon Events and Launches PRA Climate Change Fund Program
PRA
APRIL 22, 2022
By lending supporting to this important initiative, in conjunction with PRA’s existing partnership with the American Forest Foundation, PRA is creating a better approach to event design that considers the environmental impact of events and how we all can work towards building a more sustainable future.
Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners
Bizzaboo
MARCH 15, 2023
Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more. PCMA offers endless news and articles; educational opportunities and resources; scholarships and opportunities; webinars and events; an annual conference; and more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024
Bizzaboo
JANUARY 3, 2024
We’ll immerse ourselves in the latest trends, ideas and engagement design. Join over 2,000 passionate event experts from around the globe for unparalleled networking, one-on-one business meetings, innovative education sessions and a dynamic tradeshow overflowing with the latest event solutions. and beyond. and beyond.
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Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 2
Conferences that Work
JULY 5, 2016
More of my experiences and takeaways for event professionals from the wonderful five-day improv and mindfulness workshop Mindful Play, Playful Mind , held June 8-13 2016, at Mere Point on the beautiful Maine coast — followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). Here’s Part 1.). The YOU game.
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How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom — Part 2
Conferences that Work
MAY 18, 2020
A small group of subject matter experts who will review the topics, issues, and challenges uncovered in Step #1, build a responsive peer session program, find leaders for each peer session breakout, and publish the resulting program.
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Does Leading With Empathy Mean You’re a Pushover?
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 12, 2023
McGowan: This has become even more [evident] since we published the book — all the ways we’ve been trying to do things by being a hard ass and driving people through fear and sometimes humiliation, it’s making it worse and worse every day. None of us can do that. Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.
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Interaction is at the heart of cognition—and events!
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
But in January 2023, twenty-eight scientists published a letter to the editor of Cognitive Science that challenges this view of cognition. Philosophers and scientists have long defined cognition as something done by a single mind. Rather, they say, “ interaction co-constitutes cognition as a process involving interacting minds.
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The Future of AI — and Our Jobs
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 7, 2023
Sandy Yi-Davis , MBA, CMP, DES, Founder and Head of Event Design for Strategic Meeting International and Director of Operations for Seafood Nutrition Partnership I use ChatGPT quite a bit when I’m writing software (as a hobbyist; it’s not my day job) and need to troubleshoot. . When you use AI, there is no emotion or humanity.
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Is Booking Event Guest Rooms Now a Family Affair?
Convene by PCMA
JULY 15, 2024
I don’t think it’s a rate issue; we had great, low rates at each property combined with a ‘lowest published rate guarantee’ in each contract that we monitored religiously. Sandy Yi-Davis , CMP, DES, Founder & Head of Event Design, Strategic Meeting International I see this from our international delegates who [use] a travel agent.
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Conferences that Work
MARCH 25, 2019
Though it’s clearly sensible to keep a conference running on schedule, we’ve all attended meetings where rambling presenters, avoidable “technical issues”, incompetent facilitation, and inadequate logistics have made a mockery of the published program. By which I mean, of course, don’t run late !)
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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career
Bizzaboo
APRIL 27, 2023
With more than 14,000 meeting professionals having received CMP Certification, the CMP program has led the way in standardizing event industry best practices throughout the globe. How To Become CMP Certified The exam covers various event industry topics, from strategic planning to site management, to event design and marketing.
How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom — Part 4
Conferences that Work
JUNE 8, 2020
You could publish the schedule on your conference website, email it as a Google Doc, or supply it as a link in Zoom chat. I recommend doing this for your chosen peer session sticky notes, since Miro cards provide you with a structured way to add data, like the names of session leaders, a long description, etc.
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Marketing Conferences: The #1 Marketing Events Guide in 2024
Bizzaboo
DECEMBER 6, 2023
16 to 18—PI LIVE USA helps brands and retailers connect with publishers, creators, likeminded brands and tech that can ignite profitable partnerships and discover how to effectively target consumers at all stages of the purchasing funnel. 17 to 18—Here comes the 2-day flagship event of The MarTech Summit in Singapore!
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