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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

Beyond Parks & Rec Photo by Max Whittaker These students are preparing to be managers of people, projects and the design thinking that goes along with that, said Becker, who is a Cal Poly alum and on their advisory board. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conference Management: Mastering the Art of Successful Events

Bizzaboo

Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or embarking on your first conference planning venture , mastering the art of conference management is paramount to creating impactful and memorable experiences. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Moderating Online Panels — Ideas and Resources

Conferences that Work

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. 30 mins: Is panel prep different in the virtual world? While I’m mentioning Kristin, the best resources I know on becoming a first-rate panel moderator are her panel-focused website and short but packed book Powerful Panels.

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No More Boring Hybrid Speaker Panels

Smart Meetings

How to pivot gracefully when something happens to an expert on the way to the stage Youve curated the perfect speaker panel, confirmed your thought leaders and prepared for a dynamic discussionthen one of your panelists cancels. Redesign the agenda that accounts for a smaller panel. So what now? The good news? Thats a risk.

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New Management Systems Lead the Charge for Industry Tech  

Smart Meetings

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking.

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AV Team Management: The Ins & Outs Of Navigating The Audiovisual Jungle

Endless Events

Who’s ready for a master class on AV team management? But today, we want to focus specifically on all the details surrounding AV team management. Instead, he’s here to get into the nitty-gritty of AV team management. You might not even need to add extra billing for that” AV Team Management: Into The Specifics.

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3 Formats for the Next Generation of Panel Sessions

Convene by PCMA

Industry panels can make a big impact at conferences — if they are presented in new and creative ways. While keynote speakers can still be a significant attendance driver, I think 2023 is the year to resurrect the industry panel. A commitment from each panel participant that they will share something that they’ve never shared before.

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