Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2023

So often in planning events, it’s the organizer really functioning from a position of how do we get butts in seats? Then I’m going to get terrific speakers to come and I’m going to put them up on my site as the marquee reason why you should come to this event and pay the entry fee. I’ve got to attract an audience.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This one-of-a-kind event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted DMC professionals from across the globe with thirteen countries represented in person, fostering a vibrant community and equipping attendees with the tools to propel their businesses forward. We left inspired by meaningful connections and equipped with industry best practices.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Event professionals know what it is like to take high-stakes risks in public while struggling with our own negative voices. Michelle Poler, author of “Hello Fears” and keynote speaker, suggested moving toward the things that scare us because in that direction lies growth. The enemy of success is not failure, but comfort,” she said.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners often try to save on event AV costs by keeping the number of cameras as low as possible. Hybrid events, however, are by default multi-camera events. A common misconception is that two cameras are enough to achieve production success, a shot of the speaker from head-to-toe and a tight shot from the chest up.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. For these reasons, event design only grows more imaginative and experiential.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Bringing diversity and inclusion into your workplace, or events is a journey; a thoughtful, meaningful, inclusive process is essential,” Dasher said. “It In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event?

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 13, 2024

Expert lighting can transform a simple stage into a vibrant, dynamic space that boosts the event’s energy and impact. From ambient lighting that sets a warm, welcoming tone to spotlighting that highlights key speakers and moments, the right lighting design makes all the difference. Fill out a Request for Proposal Today!

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

Maybe buyers are buying differently, and we need to shift event design around more thought leadership for these vendors and less of this, ‘Meet a rep in the expo hall.’” One thing I don’t see at many events is the chance to have conversations with the speakers,” says Will. As a speaker, I would get more value from it.” “I

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Simpler internal team meetings, VIP events, and client advisory boards will be among the most common types of meetings as we go forward. That doesn’t mean they don’t need all the things that larger meetings need, including speakers.” You can then grow the event over time. Struggling with a small conference?

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2019

It goes without saying, a hammer is not the solution to all of our challenges designing great events. But the question is, what are the right tools to address the typical mistakes made when designing experiences? Attend this webinar to : • Understand how the future of events is changing. Speaker: Timothy Simpson.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Content Creation: Develop a compelling agenda with relevant topics, engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities for audience participation. Speaker Preparation: Ensure speakers are well-prepared, knowledgeable, and capable of delivering engaging presentations that align with the conference objectives. Let us help.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The deadline for is June 16.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. Her role varied, however, including exhibitor, tech provider, speaker and tour guide. A Focused Approach. “We Tahira Endean.

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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 ). For example, Falling Walls has a juggler on stage who is also a time keeper for speakers. Another example was using an AI algorithm for attendee selection.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CLEANPOWER 2024 will continue to present a sustainability sponsorship and look at further ways to have sustainability at the core of their event design. In the near future, companies will likely require their employees to provide sustainability reports after attending any event.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2023

Webinar Key Takeaways Watch the demo webinar on Project SPARK to discover what SPARK is all about, and how you can make the most of it to jumpstart your: routine event design and planning tasks; content generation; marketing communications. Create engaging event content such as event descriptions, speaker bios, press releases etc.

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Endless Events

MARCH 26, 2021

These are things that, from now on, we must make a conscious effort to translate into event design. If your content doesn’t help the audience in some way, shape, or form, it doesn’t matter whether you’re the most engaging speaker in the world or if the design of your graphics is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Take a look at how we transformed a flexible pool space into a customized branded event design launch pad for a client in Houston. Content Diversity and Inclusivity Embracing diversity and inclusion extends beyond attendee demographics to encompass content representation and speaker diversity. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 9, 2021

There’s often a budget for a dramatic big-name speaker or two. If you ask about a budget for event design, stakeholders think you’re talking about decor and drama. But “there’s no budget” for core event design, which is actually about designing great meeting process.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Provide virtual and hybrid attendees with detailed and easy-to-follow event information that includes individual session links, login credentials, and fast access to technical support. . Choose the right speakers. Find a keynote speaker who is enthusiastic, charismatic, and credible. Create a thoughtful event design.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Event creative is what makes the attendee experience immersive from start to finish. It includes everything from graphic design and video production to branding, scriptwriting, and consulting. In short, event creative is all about event design ! It’s what sets your event apart. 3D Event Renderings.

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Social Tables

MARCH 17, 2021

Guests can easily turn to one another, make conversation with people in the rows in front of or behind them, and still keep their attention on the speaker or presentation when needed. You can also assign seating to VIPs, guest speakers, and attendees. . Drag and drop furniture, decorations, and staging areas around your map.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 29, 2021

How is it different from event design? Event design is the process of bringing the artistic vision of the event to life once the logistics are sorted. Event stage design focuses on only one aspect of the event design. If your space is indoors, look for natural focal points.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2024

Prospective entrepreneurs can be further mentored by a network of high-profile guest speakers, venture capitalists, and founders of unicorn start-ups through interactive sessions. Attendees will also have access to exclusive discounts and rewards during the event.

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BCD Meetings & Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

There’s a wealth of data at your fingertips when delivering events - from the attendee information you gather at registration to post-event analysis. These data points can help to guide every element of event design - from how a teaser campaign is performing to which speaker resonated best with your audience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

As fantastic as many speakers are — Heather included — that’s not enough. I was at one of the first events of a community last year and there was an amazing keynote speaker speaking over lunch. It was frustrating for the speaker. What is it that gets people to come to an event?

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Event Website Design When it comes to event branding, one of the most critical components is the event website design. A well-designed website not only attracts potential attendees but also provides a platform for communicating important event information such as dates, schedules, speakers, and locations.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Bianca Ferrer Event designers underlined the unconference feel in how they set up the space, Ferrer said, including creating a crescent-shaped Main Stage, built to be at eye-level with participants, and with runways where speakers could move out into the audience. We just set up the environment.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Or by constructing the talk in such a way that it syncs the brains of the audience and the speaker in remarkable ways. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. Tips for Growing Your Event Revenue.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This includes mounting, suspending, and positioning various components such as speakers, projectors, screens, lighting fixtures, cameras, microphones, and other AV equipment in a venue or space. The impact of rigging on your AV budget can be significant and should be carefully considered during event planning.

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Endless Events

MAY 7, 2020

” “The only problem is that the people that have that kind of content that have been speakers for a long time”, he adds. Thuy agrees and adds that “it goes back to you can be an expert but it doesn’t mean you’re a speaker or you can really engage and really captivate and alter someone’s thinking.

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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. As usual, you get what you pay for.

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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.) Don’t be afraid to crunch the numbers early on so you know your launch plan’s feasibility.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If your organization is working to create more inclusive and accessible events, don’t duplicate efforts: A comprehensive resource just released by Google covers everything from registration and restrooms to service animals and swag. The inclusive-event design website is a new addition to Google’s All In toolkit for marketing inclusion.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

There are different ways to set up event registration, but generally speaking, there are two ways event planners can implement registration: set up a microsite : an event website that highlights certain aspects of their event, such as their speakers, community page, FAQs, and more.

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