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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Implicit bias.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Good enough” technology. It’s time to assess your technology stack and partners because you can’t afford to continue settling for “good enough” technology , not if you want to take advantage of emerging opportunities and meet the changing needs of your members and market. . Host: ASAE Technology Council. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Data-informed event planning. Quick hits Can AI write thought leadership content for you?

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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.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Host: Product Design Community Facilitator: Nancy Bacon, founder, Nancy Bacon Consulting *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Host: Association Women Technology Champions Mon 8/7 at 8 a.m. Host: MeetingsNet Speaker: Justin Maddox, Director of Digital Strategy, LEO Events Fri 8/11 at 12:30 p.m.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Remote work technology. If you’re a regular person (i.e.,

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APRIL 28, 2023

Host: Sidecar Speaker: Meagan Gallagher, Director of Programs at OCA, A Special Place for Special Needs *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. More info/register (members only). Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 5/3 at 11 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Technology decisions. Achurch Consulting provides guidance for deciding when to add new technology to your staff’s toolkit. Nine times out of ten, humans are to blame when technology doesn’t live up to expectations. Nine times out of ten, humans are to blame when technology doesn’t live up to expectations. CAE credit. .

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Flexible work model.

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JUNE 23, 2023

They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture. As Sheri Jacobs and Lisa Boylan say, AI policies “serve as essential guardrails, guiding associations on how to manage and harness the power of AI technology effectively.” AI usage policy. Marketing benchmarks. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. Leadership pipeline.

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MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Guest: Ed Barks.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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MAY 7, 2021

In some of these cases, technology and common sense can save the day and, in others, you might have to knock some sense into your board. Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I found myself saying “Yes!” every Monday.

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JANUARY 21, 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. All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. The 2022 Leadership Shift.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. The first session addressed six event safety factors to consider from the public health and event planning perspectives. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

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JUNE 19, 2020

If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. Virtual event benefits. Virtual conference of the week. They explain how communication plays a huge role in that effort.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While the pandemic may have slowed us down at the onset while in-person events were rapidly canceled or postponed, we are now moving full steam ahead in the virtual event space, and are proud to share that our entire Events team has completed the Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Ask event managers about the invisible workload of their job, and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 17, 2013

Attendees are toting tablets at conferences and trade shows in record numbers. If your conference attracts mid or top-tier executives, it’s a safe assumption that nearly everyone will have access to a tablet. Savvy planners will observe how attendees utilize these devices to consume and interact with the conference.

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MARCH 15, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Back in my restaurant general manager days, I went through a serious bout of burnout. I pulled myself out of it by reading about leadership—educating myself and getting inspired to make some positive changes at work. Tue 3/19 at 6 p.m. –

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Makes sense.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You might be surprised at just how far this technology has come! How many attendees you can expect at your next event, based on previous attendance and member activity. In other words, AI is a fantastic piece of technology that you can only leverage if you’re collecting the correct data and using AI in the right ways.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Imagine that you’re a first-time attendee at a conference that draws thousands. After all, your company spent good money to get you to this conference. ” Soon, you’re planning your exit strategy. Such is the case for a growing segment of conference attendees. The Solo Attendee.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, you watch as attendees drift away. Nowadays, if you’re involved in a technology selection or implementation project, you must understand APIs , unless you’re okay with letting your software live in a silo. More info/register.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Malone oversees the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Orlando every two years. The next event will be in Orlando March 9–13, 2020. The conference brings together nearly 45,000 professionals from 90+ countries for education, innovation and collaboration. We try to lead by example throughout the conference.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, says, “Nonprofits will have to invest in both the people and technologies they’ll need to fulfill their missions in the future.” If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, says, “Nonprofits will have to invest in both the people and technologies they’ll need to fulfill their missions in the future.” If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” More info/register.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 16, 2017

Tech wants the technology to work properly with zero downtime. Event planning wants to put on a great conference. Or testing out the newest technology. Communications wants to publish great content with journalistic integrity. Other departments are focused on clean data. Or publishing web pages with no typos.

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MAY 27, 2022

Most course (and conference) evaluations are pretty useless, says WBT Systems, because they measure how a learner felt about the course, not whether the course was effective. Fíonta explains why volunteer recruitment has become more difficult since the pandemic and suggests strategies for filling your leadership pipeline again.

Technology 41

Technology Case Study Education System 41

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Jose Triana at Sidecar recaps days 1 and 2 of the conference, which focused on AI and Web3. He explains both these concepts, clears up misconceptions about AI, describes Web3’s relationship with blockchain technology and suggests how you can start experimenting with each technology. Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined.

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APRIL 5, 2019

WBT Systems discusses how to use your LMS for leadership development and all kinds of volunteer training. This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings. Location: Rosemont IL.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Whether you’re on a small team, a team of one, or a large team with divided responsibilities and resources, marketers all have a few things in common: We need to accomplish things quickly, handle multiple projects at once, stay inspired, keep ourselves updated about current events, and collaborate with others across our team or departments.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Tough leadership decisions. Metatrends.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 1 p.m.

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