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

Smart Meetings

In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session.

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Six Effective Tips To Improve Audience Engagement At Live Events

Endless Events

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Speakers need to tailor the content to their audience. Choose key speakers wisely. So how do you do it?

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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? Speaker recruiting? This includes getting to know them, moderator education, defining panel and panelist scope, discussing potential topics and issues. Preparation.

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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

Smart Meetings

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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

Bizzaboo

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Smart Meetings

CST with a panel of industry leaders to discuss the most current trends and the effects they will have on the future of meetings. MPI’s Greater Midwest chapter is powering the Industry Xchange (IX) GDIM event in which a panel discussion will be held to discuss the changing workforce demographics and mentorship. is the topic at hand.

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Honest Event Surveys: Can You Handle the Truth?

Smart Meetings

Do they prefer panels over breakout sessions? Social media allows for real time polling and Q&A. As you prepare for a panel, use Slido to ask attendees what burning questions they have and add a few to the list. Ask everything about every aspect, from food to location and venue to guest speakers to cocktail hours.