WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2022

A few recent ASAE Collaborate discussions highlighted an alarming trend: a decline in conference attendance, both in-person and virtual. We all assumed that once lockdowns were behind us, attendees would be…

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 14, 2020

When the pandemic started causing conferences to cancel at the last minute, those that quickly went virtual saw a high number of attendees. Some of us sit on video conference calls the better part of the day. Have some other tips that have worked to drive up your virtual conference attendance? We’re all getting it.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The same thing happened with virtual conferences. The first virtual conferences looked like in-person conferences because the schedules, timing, duration, formats, and speakers were similar. The first conferences were great and met a need, and now it’s time for a change.

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Association Adviser

MAY 13, 2024

How did the SheMoves conference foster a sense of community and empowerment among its participants? SheMoves is about making waves creating change and harnessing the power within all. This event is where business meets brilliance.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 30, 2020

How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Options for Cancelled Conferences. Read more about How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Options for Cancelled Conferences.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 6, 2020

Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees. Read more about Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Virtual Conference Pricing: The Many Factors to Consider. Read more about Virtual Conference Pricing: The Many Factors to Consider.

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WBT Systems

MAY 17, 2021

The Riches Are in the Niches: Consider the Appeal of Smaller, Niche Conferences. Read more about The Riches Are in the Niches: Consider the Appeal of Smaller, Niche Conferences.

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 17, 2019

According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, meetings and conferences, which traditionally have emphasized training and continuing education, are one area where association professionals (Pros) are very focused. Pros believe this.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 25, 2022

If you’re considering hosting a conference, we say go for it — it’s an amazing way to offer professional development to your community, provide them with networking opportunities, and grow your own presence in your industry.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Following are the five books that most piqued his interest this conference season. As a result, Aaron has been introduced to new topics and new books that he looks forward to learning more about.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Don’t Ghost Your Attendees: How to Close a Virtual Conference. Read more about Don’t Ghost Your Attendees: How to Close a Virtual Conference.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 22, 2023

The post Everything You Need to Know About Making the BEST Conference Agenda! appeared first on WildApricot.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether a virtual conference is driven by the current virus COVID-19 virus, financial considerations, member outreach, or beneficial global dialogue, the fundamental process for planning and implementation remains the same. These five success factors outline important steps to creating a successful virtual conference.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Project Management Institute developed a successful social media campaign for its recent conference by giving creative freedom to staff, embracing an informal approach, and providing opportunities for members to participate. At previous conferences, the association posted a summary of its daily keynote sessions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 5, 2021

As 2020 was wrapping up, and association executives had seen their fair share of virtual event platforms, the Michigan Society of Association Executives wanted to go back to basics for their January operations conference.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 3, 2022

The post Predict 2022 – Acumen User Conference – 10/26/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Higher Logic

MAY 3, 2022

The post How to Get the Most Out of the 2022 ASAE MM&C Conference appeared first on Higher Logic. The post How to Get the Most Out of the 2022 ASAE MM&C Conference appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out how to make the out of your time at ASAE MMCC (plus, tips on how to ask to go)!

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. Conference education sessions have long been considered the main course of the event, yet typically they reek of status quo. Don’t waste this opportunity.

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Eric Lanke

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

On the day this posts, my association's Board meeting and Annual Conference will be two short weeks away. This has traditionally been my time to enter what I call my "Annual Conference Mode." I think one of the things that surprises me about Annual Conference mode is how difficult it is to maintain. What does that mean?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

High-tech user conferences like Dreamforce and Microsoft Ignite have been designing innovative hub spaces to engage and nurture their top customers for years. A conference hub should be a destination that participants want to go to when not attending sessions or walking the expo hall. Here’s what we came up with.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlock the secrets of successful conference marketing. The post How To Market Your Conference appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic. From digital strategies to early bird discounts, discover proven tactics to boost attendance.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 19, 2021

People from afar like virtual conferences. Young professionals like virtual conferences. Parents and care-givers like virtual conferences. Time-pressed professionals like virtual conferences. When budgets are tight, people like virtual conferences. Related: The next huge hurdle for virtual conference engagement.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Why would only a small fraction of registrants attend the live virtual conference? When attendees assume the conference is a compilation of passively viewed webinar-like sessions, there’s little reason to participate live. Of course, we know there are many reasons to attend today’s virtual conferences.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Putting on an in-person conference can be like putting on a show. Remember what it feels like to have people coming into the main session room during the conference opening and finding their seats? Some conference hosts, especially hosts of large conferences, are trying to create that same pageantry in the virtual setting.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Fortunately, 85% of Americans own a smartphone (a 50% rise since 2011), and by giving your attendees the option to download a conference app, you can reduce overwhelm and increase their overall event satisfaction. You can then explore the 17 apps we’ve reviewed that will help you plan, implement, and evaluate your next conference with ease.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 9, 2023

For complex conference programs, this insight means that you can increase satisfaction — and reduce attendee anxiety — by providing them with several targeted choices. For conferences that develop education sessions that appeal to a broad audience, applying the principles in this study can improve the attendee experience.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Related: In-person conference conventions don’t work online. Will members really want to go back to in-person conferences? Your speakers want training before their next virtual conference performance. The post Reconciling Small Virtual Events Versus Massive In-Person Conferences appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. C) Investors help activate the sponsorship through their pre- and post-conference marketing. The post Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Opportunities sell out.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Attendees have been drowning in content.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover how conferences offer networking, skills, and insights for professional growth. The post Benefits of Attending Conferences for Career Advancement appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic. Unlock your career's full potential.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

As conference organizers, it can be helpful to consider our responsibilities from the viewpoint of duty of care — the legal definition of which is “a requirement that a person [or organization] act[s] toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would use.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

“Dreamforce is truly an experience like no other conference,” said Logan Heaney, Sr. You can still register to attend Dreamforce virtually and view the conference for free on Salesforce+. Keep reading for more details on why your association should register for Salesforce’s annual conference. Solution Engineer. .

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SBI

APRIL 24, 2024

This call extends to the realm of conference planning, where creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all participants is paramount. To assist conference organizers, we’ve compiled a comprehensive DEI checklist covering various stages of event planning, from initial conceptualization to post-event feedback.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In-person conferences were generally quite exclusive. Conferences sometimes excluded women with younger children because it is hard for them to travel. Many introverts steer clear of conference social functions because these big group events are awkward to attend. Virtual conferences make conferences accessible to all.

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