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Give Your Conference Attendees Something to Brag About

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As the scope and feel of association and corporate meetings continues to evolve, planners are recognizing that attendees no longer want to travel to a unique destination only to spend hours sitting in a dark, nondescript conference room listening to speakers read presentation slides. The desert is unlike any other environment,” Cooley says.

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Four Paradigm Shifts to Reshape Your Next Meeting for Attendees 

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You can definitely stay in the city if you’re going to sit in a conference room and meet for three days straight,” said Tricia Duffney, sales manager for Rancho de los Caballeros, a dude ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona. “I But also, being outdoors is unique to the person experiencing it. It seems to make for a very productive meeting.

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Conference Circuit: Wildlife Wins

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Full conference registration: $450. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 105th Annual Meeting begins in Arizona this weekend. Canada, and Mexico are headed to Tucson, Arizona, to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments. Conference: 105th Annual Meeting. Location: Tucson, Arizona.

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Find Out How Immersive Venues Promote Attendee Engagement

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When a conference is held in a city known for it’s warm weather and sunshine, it’s a safe bet that attendees will be looking for ways to get outside and capitalize on these aspects. The Arizona weather provides a fantastic backdrop for events and outdoor activities year-round.”.

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Conference Circuit: Burn Care

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Conference: 49th ABA Annual Meeting. If you’d like us to consider your meeting for an upcoming Conference Circuit, contact Samantha Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Dr. Michael Peck, associate medical director of the Arizona Burn Center, will discuss the benefits of taking a team approach to burn care and treatment.

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Inventive Meeting Spaces Are The Way Of The Future

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Conference attendees are increasingly looking to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences versus trinkets and swag. As a result, meeting planners are booking such unique venues as airplane hangers, art museums and stadiums that can deliver an immersive conference experience. They want attendees to come away saying, ‘That was amazing.

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Conference Circuit: Gather, Engage, Inspire

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The National Association of the Deaf’s 53rd Biennial Conference starts in Phoenix next week. Conference: 53rd Biennial NAD Conference. If you’d like us to consider your meeting for an upcoming Conference Circuit, contact Samantha Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Sponsorship Levels: 8. Better together.

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