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How to Get Attendee Personalization Right

Associations Now

For example, while I know a lot of associations offer conference apps that allow attendees to build personalized schedules, I have only heard of a handful that actually tried making personalized agendas for each of their participants. In what ways have you personalized the conference experience for your attendees?

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Our Favorite 2016 Summer Community Resources

Higher Logic

Summer is a hectic time for everyone, crammed full of vacations, kids’ summer camps, conferences and work (when you can fit it in). Although it’s based out of New York City and focuses on that area, it’s useful no matter where you live. They record each session at the conference and then upload them to YouTube.

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Conference Circuit: Math Associations Multiply Their Influence

Associations Now

Educators also can learn about active learning strategies and how to foster productive undergraduate research programs in their classrooms to inspire the next generation of experts. January 11-14: The National Retail Federation ’s 104th annual Big Retail Show in New York City is likely to live up to its name.

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Membership Hack: Host an ‘Amazing Race’

Associations Now

The American Probation and Parole Association is adding some friendly competition to its annual conference to get members moving in their host city. How to hack it? It’s a scavenger hunt, similar to what you might see on CBS’s Amazing Race , says AAPA Executive Director Veronica Cunningham.

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Wednesday Buzz: Facebook Ups Its Events Game

Associations Now

The massive social network will now curate hot events in a new feature box. Plus: how to team up with others to design your meetings. Need to promote your next conference or fundraiser? Aptify’s Jennifer Barrell shares some simple tips on how to get mobile-friendly as soon as possible.

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Thursday Buzz: Spicing Up the Monotony of Networking

Associations Now

A few ideas on how to make networking fun, easy, and exciting again. There are conferences, expos, conventions, tradeshows, networking happy hours, luncheons, and local association events. He also suggests organizing a smaller meetup within a bigger event to really connect with other professionals outside the conference space.

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Lessons From MCON on Millennial Engagement and Membership

Associations Now

MCON, the millennial conference, showcased research and ideas from those working in the social impact sector, including how to engage millennials in small-step activism. Last week, I attended the millennial conference— MCON 2017 —in Washington, DC.