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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. Coach your Remote Panelists. So what now?

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

Smart Meetings

West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby shared success stories from a targeted message to remote workers looking for an affordable, outdoorsy lifestyle. Global All-Star panel agreed that creative, intentional tourism management can be a source for good. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) July 20, 2022.

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How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion. This misstep often takes the form of a panel discussion. “A A panel is not a two-way conversation,” Lathan says, adding that many attendees are seeking networking opportunities at events. “If

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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

Smart Meetings

Similar to in-person events, online events typically consist of solo presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats. But the engagement piece is still a challenge because of all of the distractions of participating remotely and trying to pay attention behind a screen. Find knowledgeable, diverse speakers.

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Delivering Maximum Impact to Remote Attendees

MeetingsNet

More often, livestreaming is done for a keynote address, certain panel discussions, and other compelling segments. Pro tip: Discuss the nature of the content and the desired remote audience with your livestreaming team to determine the best approach for how to serve the event to the world in a compelling way.

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Hybrid & Virtual Event Production: Elevating The Experience

Endless Events

Technical production elements coordination (this includes remote studio and remote capture needs). We are eager to share ideas around enhancements you can add, and different approaches you can take to stage your speakers so they look their best. Pre-production timeline. What they’ll need: . Behind the scenes: . What to expect: .

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

Bizzaboo

Curating a Stellar Speaker Lineup: Invite renowned experts and thought leaders to deliver keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops. Virtual and Hybrid Event Platforms: Embrace virtual and hybrid event formats to reach a global audience and accommodate remote attendees.