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3 Tips for Shifting to an Architectural Model for Meeting Design

Smart Meetings

For the last 25 years, a former drama teacher from The Netherlands has been advocating for taking a similar approach to event planning. The power of meetings depends on the human dynamics they are capable of unleashing. Legs of a Meeting Design Foundation. That is why peer-to-peer advice sessions are popular.

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What One Thing? From Order-Taker to Strategist: Navigating the World of Event Planning with Edward Perotti

Smart Meetings

JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, has an insightful conversation with Edward Perotti, an award-winning meeting designer and principle of EP Events and Experiences. From Order-Taker to Strategist: Navigating the World of Event Planning with Edward Perotti appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Best of 2024: Podcasts

Smart Meetings

They discuss gender disparity in the events industry and the importance of confident authenticity, intentional mentorship, and supporting other women in the meetings industry. to share valuable insights on transitioning from an order-taker to a strategic leader in the events industry. What One Thing?

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

Endless Events

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Event Statistics: 17 Current Planning Stats that Could Change Your Business Today

Social Tables

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

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Ask Me Anything—a better alternative to guest lectures

Conferences that Work

Recently, I’ve been appearing as a guest at college event planning and hospitality courses to talk about meeting design. (I Rather than lecture for an hour, I’ve been using an Ask Me Anything (aka AMA ) meeting format. I love to do this. Teachers, please contact me , it’s free!)

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