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How to plan for an uncertain 2021 association conference format

Association Success

Event planners will need to choose from one of the three common meeting formats: in-person, virtual or hybrid. Planning for large 2021 conferences must start now despite large gaps in the information planners need. We recommend a four-step approach to make event format selections during this confusing time. .

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.26.21

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MemberSuite says member expectations are different now in 2021, the bar is set higher. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. 4 ways to raise the bar on virtual events in 2021. Good enough” technology.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.14.21

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Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index focuses on the move to hybrid work. Even though data from our 2021 Training Trends Report tells us that in-person training will make a return, more courses will likely remain virtual. Cracking the Code on Event Networking. Hear insights culled from OnBoard’s 2021 Board Effectiveness Survey.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.29.21

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Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Learn how to use change management techniques for associations who are planning to build a member portal or membership site. – Engage 2021. Robin Farmanfarmaian, author, “Facilitating Virtual Events”. Host: Harvard Business Review. Host: Grype.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.19.21

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Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions, and trends that matter. The Future of Academic Meetings: Event Planning with a Purpose. 2020 & 2021 have been filled with unprecedented challenges. 1 CMP credit. . – #ExpoChat on Twitter. IT Smack Down.

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Association Brain Food: 4.14.23

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Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more. CliftonStrengths.

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Strengthening Member Engagement: Tips From an HR Consultant

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As we begin this new year, refreshing and revitalizing your member engagement strategies might be just what you need to ensure success for 2021. Event planning and management. As mentioned briefly before, finding an association management solution with event planning capabilities is key.