Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Preparation matters. It may be listening to a certain speaker, visiting a particular sponsor, connecting with colleagues, or attending a new product demo. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs. Account for accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Whereas, when you have content specifically created for remote audiences, you can repurpose your message, which makes it easier to get people to view that content later on.” It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

How will food preparation work? There’s a considerable portion of your audience attending remotely, be it from their homes or other spokes. Maybe your speakers want to take part in the event all the way from their respective countries – why don’t you try reaching out to those local audiences as well?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Instead of concentrating on the number of screens you had last year or equipment assignments per room, different questions during the preparation stage may help you find the right, long-term AV provider. Extending the stage or creating a satellite stage would move your speakers much closer to the audience.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

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.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

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 one of the things that bug me the most is when presenters aren’t prepared with good audio”, says Will.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Participants will also be able to communicate and contribute on these platforms, helping remote attendees feel more engaged and a part of the live event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

And as a remote emcee, world traveler, and industry icon, he has plenty to teach. So if you’re curious to learn how a virtual emcee can help ensure the success of your remote event, wait no longer – press play and join Dan Ram and Will Curran on a brand new, exciting episode of #EventIcons! Preparing For A Virtual Audience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play. “We

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage. Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You “We did our best to provide a safe experience,” he said. “We

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Karamat pointed to an increased focus in the agenda on mental health and wellness, increasing engagement online and offline in addition to managing talent issues, remote workers and training workforces today. Yes Theory speakers Thomas Barg and Ammar Kandil will share secrets for embracing uncertainty to reach your full potential.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. Communication lines should always be kept open, especially if you have contractors and remote staff on your side. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! But that’s just the first phase.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Customer service is the new gold standard,” said opening session speaker Colin Cowie (top-right in featured image), who produced the celebrity Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez wedding in Georgia and was the creative force behind the massive renovation that restored The Boca Raton to its Coastal White grandeur. Gold Standards. Lesson No.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A note to planners : There is currently no strong solution native to the platform for 1:1 or group video meetings to take place to connect a remote and in-person audience. The platform also features a WYSIWYG editor for preparing participant badges, certificates, and personalized QR codes to implement lead retrieval and attendance tracking.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Just like you’ll have the speakers doing their thing from the comfort of their homes, you can have a bartender do the same! Other classics like Cluedo, Scrabble, Uno, Scattegories, The Game of Life, and more are all available digitally, allowing groups of people to enjoy the games they’ve known all their lives in a remote setting.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Be prepared because we’re going to tell you all about co-working spaces for events! As a remote worker and event professional, Will knows everything about the ins and outs of co-working spaces. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a remote worker, or because I spend a lot of time at conferences or both.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There can be, for example, an important client video conference for just five people to be hosted with perhaps another 30 people remotely.’ Ivo Hewing, Event Coordinator at VDV-Akademie GmbH, shared their experience hosting a hybrid event for 104 attendees in live attendance in Leipzig, with more speakers and attendees joining remotely.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

A remote location is forever. You will have forever-remote companies. As a serial entrepreneur and highly in-demand speaker, he experienced some of the most iconic events and organised his own. Some people are there for the speakers, whereas others are excited about the venue and accommodation. How to Prepare for Hybrid.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . The technology is already there to plan remotely. Onsite Security Improvements . Site Visits .

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. Your company culture might be different than of a keynote speaker.’. Second trend is hybrid, where part of the audience attends in person, and the other half attends remotely.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

As the pandemic stretches on, those planning in-person events need one or more backup plans, he said, including preparing strategies for shifting meetings to virtual or hybrid events. Hire speakers to present remotely rather than cover the travel, lodging, and other costs associated with presenting in person.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2021

Communication-skills specialist Kerri Garbis explains how to prepare speakers to present effectively for both virtual and in-person attendees. As a result, Ovation cemented a deal this month to be Meeting Professionals International’s exclusive speaker-training partner. Strong eye contact at close range is king. “One

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

And the rest of the time I want to remotely co-work and I want to remotely co-work with other people. Just make sure it’s fast WiFi” Conference Attendee Strategies – Preparation. And that’s going to be the most profound thing that happens in that conference. I think that’d be super duper cool to do.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

But the past two years of digital innovation in event tech and event services, along with new partners from outside the industry have prepared us for Covid combat. DoubleDutch is an integrated platform that plugs remote attendees right in, making it an ideal resource for hybrid, large-event management, communication and participation.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 23, 2024

With so many reps, managers, and executives across corporate America working remotely, the SKO is the most powerful moment of the year for achieving this goal. And to build excitement among remote attendees ahead of an SKO, Platia recommended sending gifts that are only for that audience.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . The technology is already there to plan remotely. Onsite Security Improvements . Site Visits .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

A robust bench of experts actively working on the biggest problems facing society today make short work of finding partners and speakers to help you deliver an event that leaves the world better than when you arrived. Meeting and event speakers can see thousands of remote attendees on the screens at once. Sustainable Meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

I want to be there when the food is prepared, I want to be there when it’s picked and when it’s brought to the kitchen and when the chef starts to use it,’” Crouch told Convene. One major change in how we work caused by the pandemic has been the shift to remote and hybrid work — and the new ways we work are likely here to stay.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Ideally, plan a hybrid event that allows for either in-person connection or remote attendance. When you target a Gen Z audience, prepare your customer service team for more social media queries. Emphasize Experience and Connection Instead of planning a traditional speaker-and-audience setup, try something new for Gen Z.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Prepare a strategy for communicating and coordinating with your speakers remotely.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It’s pretty tough to serve that particular element remotely.”. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. Send the presentation slides to attendees before the meeting so they can read along without needing the speaker’s PowerPoint display, suggests Brian Cole, CEO of edgefactory, an event- production firm.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The programming includes more than 175 speakers from 100 companies and 16 countries. From expert speaker sessions, product deep dives and speaker panels — SIGNAL delivers you powerful and practical sessions to build legendary customer relationships with Twilio. The DEVOPS Conference. Registration is free for IT professionals.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

Participants could download the summaries and takeaways on their phones and forward them to remote colleagues. The feedback from the event’s speakers about the quality and accuracy of the content summaries and takeaways was, in general, very good, Rose said. The response from most, he said, was an incredulous “How did you do this?”

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A physical, in-person conference typically involves multiple speakers separated in different rooms or areas. These speakers can cover different topics in different sessions, and there can be various other types of activities included in the event agenda (contests, networking sessions, campfire sessions, etc. ). Virtual scavenger hunts.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 1, 2023

The opening session at ATM looked at the industry’s crucial role in climate change – a particularly pertinent topic as the UAE prepares to host COP28 later this year. We have now established a syndicate of over 150 guesthouses, encouraging tourism in more remote areas.”

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