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Associations Prep and Debut Virtual Conference Options

Associations Now

While growing concerns about COVID-19 have caused events big and small to postpone or cancel , many associations are hustling to ensure the show will go on, even if that means moving all or parts of their conferences to a virtual environment. Poster presenter videos were available to attendees during the virtual conference via the mobile app.

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5 Ways to Find Low-Cost Association Conference Speakers

GrowthZone

When it comes to finding a conference speaker, associations work with a limited (if any) budget. To find the best fit for your conference, consider the following: Decide what kind of speaker makes sense for your conference and your attendees. press releases, logos on your site, social media promotion, email marketing, etc.).

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There’s Good News for Conference Content, and a Warning, in New Report

Associations Now

The latest version of Omnipress’ State of the Conference Industry Report finds that content continues to be a significant driver of value for associations. With four generations attending conferences today, attendee preferences and expectations are more diverse and complex than ever. formats at their conferences.

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Goodbye Conference Emcee, Hello Content Weaver

Associations Now

Many associations have elevated the traditional role of conference emcee to that of “content weaver.” In the past, some association events had a conference emcee, whose job was to keep the event moving along and the audience engaged. moments,” she said in a press release. “My and ‘Now what?’—by

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Three Ways to Boost Conference Security

Associations Now

Conference security remains a priority for planners and attendees, and new technologies are being introduced to meet their needs. That’s why associations and conference venues are devoting more attention to their safety and security strategy. The post Three Ways to Boost Conference Security appeared first on Associations Now.

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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

Associations Now

However, with people worldwide growing increasingly concerned about the spread and impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), many organizers are weighing whether they should still hold their conferences as planned—or if cancellation or postponement is the better option. Please share in the comments.

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Are We Creating The Wrong Type Of Conference Experiences?

Velvet Chainsaw

It’s as if Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore’s Experience Economy is just now hitting its stride—for conferences at least. The word is out: we’ve got to create conference experiences, not just conferences that feel like a patchwork quilt of our great grandmother’s dresses. A Disturbing Conference Trend. Read on…).