Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2023

If you need more onsite staff support for an upcoming conference, consider looking to your members. Last year, the North American Vascular Biology Organization enlisted a group of postdoc members to serve as session facilitators at its international conference to great success. I knew they could help because of their prior experience.”

Conference 53

Conference Committee Technology Industry 53

Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

Oh, The Association Podcast is hosted by Ben Muscolino of Breezio and AMS Geek, and Jake Toohey and Joe Post of Adage Technologies. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Project success stories. LinkedIn. . More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. Mon 5/18 at 1 p.m.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. There are technology tools that can make information and data analytics accessible to everyone. Identify the employees on your team who love innovation and technology. Board and committee members are obvious choices.

Video 88

Video Social Media Committee Team 88

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

. – ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Ask Me Anything (AMA) Applications are now open to join the ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC). Host: ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Mon 4/24 at 8 a.m. How are L&D leaders leveraging immersive technologies to further their learning efforts?

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service. To determine value, reflect on membership duration and a member’s service in committee leadership. . Every association does its member engagement differently.

Member Engagement 129

Member Engagement Member Experience LMS Software 129

Smooth The Path

JULY 19, 2018

Most long-time speakers have learned to roll with these quirks of technology but, even for the most seasoned of us, a tech surprise can throw us off our game. Later during the conference, I took the opportunity to thank my new-found AV friend for all of his help. This analogy works the same for each participant type at your conference.

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Conference Video Committee Technology 68

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As the global pandemic continues to keep many indoors and away from large in-person events, your regular member meetings and large conferences must either be postponed or pivoted to the online space. Chapter, committee, or business group meetings. Use microsites for association committees. Large events.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. The Engaging Conference 4.0 Learn how to solve virtual and hybrid’s #1 problem, create highly engaging virtual and hybrid meetings, and meet and exceed your conference goals. More info/register.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 10, 2019

It’s hard for conference organizers to stick to planning the essential elements of their events. Various departments and committees see the event’s gathering of people as an opportunity for them to showcase their programs, services and agendas. Some of essentialism’s guiding ideas apply well to business and conferences.

Conference 83

Conference Social Media Committee Products 83

Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether you are producing educational events online once a week, once a month, or holding multiple day virtual conferences, you will walk away with tips and ideas to make your job easier and “wow” your audience as well as your presenters. CAE credit. More info/register. . More info/register. Host: Fridays@4 Mon 4/22 at 8 a.m. – 1 CAE credit.

Newsletter 250

Newsletter Content Social Media Education 250

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 1 p.m.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Associations Now

MARCH 7, 2023

It is still worth looking at what events members attend, which webinars they register for and actually view, who is certified, how many serve on committees or in other volunteer roles, and what past surveys have revealed,” Teates wrote. Running a good technology stack, including an AMS, does no good if it’s not updated at a regular clip.

Software 109

Software System Technology Tools 109

Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Class 195

Class Certificate Content Committee 195

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

High-performing committees. WBT Systems describes how to establish a high-performing professional development committee. It starts with your association taking a holistic approach to learning, evaluating whether the committee approach is the best strategy, developing committee charges, and rethinking volunteer selection and training.

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). Permission to take risk also plays a major role in getting personnel on board with innovation.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2018

Conference organizers and their planning teams should understand, identify and quash organizational debt. Refactor is a technology concept that meeting professionals can use as a metaphor. Refactoring As A Metaphor For Conference Improvement. Thus we refactor to improve the conference experience for our customers.

Conference 61

Conference Software Process Committee 61

Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

Curious about how other associations are putting this cutting-edge technology to use in better serving their members? Host: ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council Moderators: Reggie Henry, ASAE, and Dave Coriale, DelCor Tue 1/9 at 12 p.m. the inside scoop on ASAE’s inaugural AI Summit taking place Jan. More info/register.

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours. Today’s technology driven, hyper-connected, instant gratification, real-time world puts you as a conference organizer in a difficult position. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator.

Conference 78

Conference Proposal Committee Process 78

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Staying on the revenue theme, Dan Kowitz and Bruce Rosenthal of Partnership Professionals Network explain how the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses changed from tired old platinum/gold/silver conference sponsorship packages to a sponsorship program offering yearlong, customized Premier Partnerships. In-person conference/show feedback.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Conference Education 195

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. What are the barriers in developing a formal technology strategy in your organization? Member education.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

Eric Lanke

AUGUST 14, 2017

It's hard for me to write about anything this week except the presentations that I'm going to give at one of my association's major conferences next week. They are the presentations that I will give at the start of each of the conference's two major days. It is essentially a report from one of my association's technical committees.

Committee 100

Committee Report Industry Process 100

Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

For example: Position or professional specialty Career stage or aspiration Region, if local/state regulations are an issue Alumni of a specific course or certificate program Look at the geographic distribution of members to determine where you can plan local or regional meetups or conferences. Are they engaged in other ways?

Event Planning 150

Event Planning Marketing Discount Conference 150

Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 5, 2018

Conference organizational debt. Your conference organizational debt includes the static roles, traditional structures, outdated models, long-established practices, antiquated procedures and legacy policies that prevent your organization from adapting to evolving markets, technology and society. What is it? What’s its history?

Conference 60

Conference Process Committee Innovation 60

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Scaling Event Programs: Navigating Growth with Flat Resources Hear the latest research on how leaders are restructuring their teams and technology to profitably scale their event programs.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Reid All About it

MARCH 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Virtual Conferences Survey from Tagoras comes at an opportune time since virtual events are on everyone’s mind. She shares proven tactics for engaging audiences during virtual conferences. Think of it as your good deed for the day.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Technology Louisiana Conference 221

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Women in technology. Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) invites you to nominate one, two or three women whom you believe should be recognized for their contributions to the advancement of technology in associations. Virtual conferences survey. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

Smooth The Path

APRIL 9, 2020

This was unfortunate because even pre-COVID-19, most association members could not get to a conference in any given year. What happens to the other 90% of members who don’t receive any of our conference goodness? Depending on the association, maybe 10% attend.

Price 148

Price Committee Conference Communications 148

Mariner Management

APRIL 19, 2021

On the legislative front, the Legislative Action Committee was not deterred by a shortened 2020 Legislative session where many bills were shelved. The committee jumped right into 2021 working with sponsors of several relevant bills and testifying as needed. Read more about all these super volunteers. . Send us an email. .

Maryland 71

Maryland Metro Committee Virginia 71

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JUNE 12, 2020

Virtual conference of the week. The CB Insights Tech Conference is relying on a session format that looks much more interesting than the standard association conference. Abby Ohlheiser, MIT Technology Review ). Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since many associations already outsource operational IT functions, as long as someone owns the strategic and holistic technology perspective, what he’s proposing makes sense to some degree, although you’d have to tweak his idea for smaller organizations. Bad conference habits. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Expo Logic

MARCH 26, 2020

Are you looking to change your in-person conference into an interactive virtual conference? If so, our Virtual Conference Software can help you achieve a full, online conference experience complete with live networking, virtual sessions and exhibit halls and even virtual poster sessions. About the Author.

Software 36

Software Conference Directory Certificate 36

Associations Now

MAY 25, 2017

Conference: 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting. If you’d like us to consider your meeting for an upcoming Conference Circuit, contact Samantha Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Two SVS member committees identified sessions and abstracts that would be of interests to these expanding attendee groups. City: San Diego.

San Diego 40

San Diego Conference Committee Course 40