Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. When meeting planner textbooks gloss over the key ways that meetings can be made much more effective and useful for all stakeholders, planners remain ignorant, and traditional broadcast-style meetings continue to be the norm.

Logistics 171

Logistics Meeting Meeting Design Site Selection 171

Smart Meetings

JUNE 11, 2021

Like the pop-up museums of ice cream, color and happiness of pre-Covid times, these productions are designed with abundant opportunities for selfies and ‘gram fodder. Wherever these art-infused programs have gone, they have quickly sold thousands of tickets after Instagram posts generate substantial buzz.

Social Media 279

Social Media Meeting Media Production 279

Conferences that Work

JULY 2, 2018

It’s true that focusing on these details can help uncover what the client wants, and whether it’s realistic { “Hmm, I think we’d need a lot more than $10K to bring together 200 scientists to plan how to eradicate malaria in Southern Africa” }.

Meeting Design 76

Meeting Design Logistics Conference Design Consulting 76

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. The art and craft of the meeting designer. It’s a meeting designer’s job to create these contextual layers.

Rehearsal 139

Rehearsal Meeting Design Conference Planner 139

Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We tend to think it’s manufacturing a product called content you should honor and buy…That’s a legacy of mass media; treating everybody the same because we had to…So we now see the opportunity to serve people’s individual needs. When the attendees are the owners, meeting designs that build and support community are the obvious way to go.

Audience 98

Audience Meeting Manufacturing Meeting Design 98

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

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

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Learn all about it in our free production guide infographic. Read all about these and beyond in this roundup. Also, it pays to know about event AV, since it’s one of the most pricey assets for your event but can have the biggest payoff. Online Tools to Make Registration a Breeze.

Registration 258

Registration Events Sponsors Event Marketing 258

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? Since 2016, I’ve been participating in the annual, invitation-only Meeting Design Practicum conferences that have been held all over Europe.

Conference 148

Conference Human Resources Production Meeting 148

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Venues such as Wyndham Hotels are hearing the call and putting wellness front and center as they promote their groups and meetings product. However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking.

Proposal 149

Proposal Communications Communications Venue 149

Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

I am resigned to the fact that OpenAI ‘s Large Language Model ChatGPT has scraped every blog post I’ve written here (over 750 posts in the last 13 years—around half a million words) so it can parrot my thoughts about meeting design, facilitation, and other topics. It is most decidedly not like a person.

Booking 117

Booking Publishing Meeting Design Technology 117

Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. Will Curran is the founder and CEO of Endless Entertainment, a leading event production company nation-wide. SuccessfulMtgs Successful Meetings helps you do just that: host successful meetings. TahiraCreates.

Social Media 128

Social Media Hospitality Media Consulting 128

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In fact, studies show using event technology can: Decrease costs by up to 30% Increase planners’ productivity by 27% Increase attendance by 20% These technologies help event teams to market better, manage guests more efficiently, map out their events in detail, engage with the audience in real-time, track ROI, and more.

Trends 157

Trends Meeting Trade Show Events 157

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

Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Like hosted lunches, reward points and cash bonuses, incentive travel is a perk that companies use to boost employee buy-in, engagement and productivity. The group also helps organizations develop effective strategies for improving employee productivity. What is the goal of incentive travel programs? Industry on the rebound.

Incentives 130

Incentives Travel Travel Social Media 130

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

So much so that studies show using event technology can decrease costs by 20-30% , all the while increasing productivity by 27% and attendance by 20%. Event technology can increase productivity by 27%. At the end of the day, the meetings industry is redefining what it means to design and execute successful events.

Meeting 158

Meeting Trade Show Events Social Media 158

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2021

We spoke via Zoom to Rivera and her colleagues, Jennifer Braun, senior events producer, and Alicia Bailey, head of production, as well as Faulder, for a behind-the-scenes look. In the meeting space, the parliamentarian and another council member were seated at separate tables in order to meet the social-distancing requirements.

Meeting 98

Meeting Rehearsal Remote Production 98

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

After COVID decimated the meeting industry, I focused on the design and facilitation of online meetings. But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. Typical Participate!

Booking 98

Booking Conference Meeting Design Online 98

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.

Virtual Events 52

Virtual Events Meeting Speakers Platform 52

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

Now I’m bringing my expertise to Chicago for a 1½ day October 6 – 7 workshop, a unique opportunity for you to: Learn how to make your conferences and conference sessions far more engaging and effective ; Gain powerful meeting design insights ; Significantly increase participation and satisfaction at your sessions and events; and.

Education 88

Education Social Network Conference Logistics 88

Convene by PCMA

JULY 29, 2021

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has named Silvia Zamora as its new vice president of meeting design and experience. In this position, she will lead and accelerate the company’s vision for meetings and events alongside its member hotels and partners. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

Banking 52

Banking Transportation Meeting Design Communications 52

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Meeting Design Trends.

Trends 167

Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 14, 2024

And I think this puts everybody” — planners and suppliers — “in a more vulnerable space, and it was very productive in that way.” There is a lot of work that can be done from the [meeting] design perspective and the planning perspective to ease certain areas of sustainability and work in a different way.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Vendor Consulting Planner 52

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

I kept THEM from experiencing one of the most productive and informative workshops I have ever attended. significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. .” — Participant at Adrian’s 2012 EIBTM Participation Techniques Workshop. I am so ashamed!

Registration 30

Registration Conference Education Venue 30

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 9, 2017

Want to insert an offer for your services or products in the middle of a blog post? According to my weblogs, this site is now one of the most popular websites on meeting design and related issues, with 31 million page views to date, 25 million of which were made in the last three years. Determine how your content is presented.

SEO 54

SEO Social Media Website Platform 54

Conferences that Work

JUNE 26, 2017

The meetings industry is far more aware of the importance of treating and supporting attendees as active participants rather than passive consumers of education.

Booking 54

Booking Education Conference Meeting Design 54

Gavel International

AUGUST 26, 2024

Consider including service/support, finance, IT, marketing, production, and shipping departments as part of those efforts. You can also consider an in-person strategic meeting designed to hear input from key department leaders.

Social Media 52

Social Media Website Benefits Technology 52

Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Finding ways to establish face-to-face connections, even with hybrid working or remote workers, can significantly impact collaboration and productivity. ( 12 ) Therefore, it’s absolutely essential that in-person, face-to-face meetings are collaborative, productive, and influence the experience of others. Encourage participation.

Planner 52

Planner Meeting Vendor Culture 52

Conferences that Work

JULY 27, 2020

Pre-pandemic, I traveled fairly frequently for my work as a consultant on meeting design and facilitator of meetings, and would try to run a couple of miles every day, wherever I was. This is a great product that is lightweight, comfortable, well ventilated, and, during my short runs, wind and waterproof (~$35).

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Affiliate Website Fashion 71

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. Adrian Segar: Okay.

Conference 98

Conference Meeting Booking Audience 98

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

For hoteliers, AI and other event productivity technology can help remove friction and pain points in booking and checking in, but the goal is to relieve employees of mundane tasks so they can focus more on human interactions, explained Ben Space, vice president and commercial director Americas managed with Hilton. Another change?

Incentives 246

Incentives Prospect Insurance Hospitality 246

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.

Event Design 130

Event Design Events Audience Promotion 130

Gavel International

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes The connection between a productive meeting culture and high-performing teams is clear. High-performing teams benefit from well-planned, organized, and structured meetings. 54% of high-performing teams have a meeting ritual, compared to 33% of other teams.( Can you add your thoughts?

Culture 52

Culture Meeting Production Organization 52