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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.

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21 Creative Ideas for Corporate Stage Design

Endless Events

Layered backdrop elements like waved panels combined to create a representation of the Grand Canyon. The set also played with different textures and patterns via circuitry panels and used a triple-wide screen for presentations because Arizona is a hub for growing tech. Consistency certainly doesn’t mean dull here.

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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 stage setup that eliminates barriers between the panel participants and audience.

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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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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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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. Ideally, start your conference planning process 12-18 months in advance for large-scale conferences.

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Your Virtual Event Sucks: Here’s How To Make It Better

Endless Events

It’s not the AV company who says, “Hey, here’s a speaker, good luck. Yeah, you need this speaker and I’ll set it up for you,” and you have no idea how it works. “I think we’re about to see a revolution in remote speakers. Figure it out.” ” Or, “Hey.