Remove development virtual-events

Aaron Wolowiec

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On screen or in a chair?

Aaron Wolowiec

No wonder so many of us are spending less time away from our offices and our families to attend professional development events or other workplace functions. It seems associations got the memo as the industry experiences a slow uptick in virtual events. The third most popular reason for offering virtual events?

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Meetings mean money for hotels in 2015

Aaron Wolowiec

A new year means new professional development opportunities. But if I have to pick, I’m going to choose an event hosted in a hotel with comfy beds, free Wi-Fi, probably a restaurant….and As such, cybersecurity at hotels will become increasingly important for events and meetings in 2015.”. Measurable data on meetings and events.

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Time to breathe…and think long-term

Aaron Wolowiec

It was developed in partnership with Visit Denver. This year has been, and will continue to be, defined by intelligent growth for the meetings and events industry, the report found. For starters, 60 percent of survey respondents predict an increase in live events, while 56 percent predict an increase in virtual events.

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Millennial-friendly meetings: Bring on the couches and big screens

Aaron Wolowiec

Meetings and events offer the best possible platform to help millennials expand their networks, customize their self-education and personalize their career paths,” the report says. Translated: Associations should think differently about events. Gen Y wants event apps and social media platforms. Enter the rise of hybrid meetings.

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Next Generation Learning: Tech 14

Aaron Wolowiec

Next generation learning has been a focus of the ASAE Professional Development Section Council for several years. In quality professional development, learning intent always comes first with tools selected to help learners achieve the education goal. Conferences, meetings and events should be learning-filled experiences.

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Accelerating the Spread of Knowledge, Learning and Collaboration

Aaron Wolowiec

14, I had the opportunity to interview Elliott Masie for an ASAE Professional Development Virtual Learning Session titled, “ Ask the Expert: Accelerating the Spread of Knowledge, Learning and Collaboration.” Before the event are there effective ways to engage the learner? Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center.

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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. They want trend-savvy employees, so professional development is a must. Associations should provide a platform to allow their members to share virtual resources. I love working with students.

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