MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At first, you may find yourself nervous about planning a conference, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. As you plan your event, simplify the process by following our Conference Planning Guide for 2024. With a little direction, an artistic vision, and time, you can create an amazing conference.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 30, 2019

There are a million little automatic processes that run our days. We arrive at work, stow lunch, log on to our computer, and process email. Day, after week, after year each one of these little processes gets solidified until we do them without thinking. Does starting the day by processing emails make us productive?

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Call out events and opportunities like: Conferences Mentorship programs Networking opportunities Social events Discounts on related goods and services Learning sessions Leadership or volunteer positions. MemberClicks ’ association management software streamlines the membership renewal process. Keep benefits in line with member needs.

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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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Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The 2020 annual conference season is largely complete, and it was certainly the most confusing, demanding, and complex event period in modern times. Next year’s big meetings will be even harder, fraught with even greater challenges — starting with which conference format to choose. Selecting the right format is deceivingly difficult.

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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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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

But for association meeting professionals, they may attend another group’s conference to bring back takeaways that will improve their own events. I always admired ALA’s in-person conferences,” she said. The post How a Meeting Planner Swap Could Improve Your Own Conference appeared first on Associations Now.

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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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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A big part of planning the conferences is selecting tracks, speakers, topics, and presentations. This model will likely continue to flourish wherever there is a successful well-trodden path, like courses on processes, programs, or regulations. The post A New Session Model for Conferences appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2023

Let’s explore some of the common things we tend to see.and then I’ll toss a few others in there to consider in the process. So how do you decide what goes on a badge during printing or post-production?

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Virtual

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

RSA Conference is this week in San Francisco. This event is like the annual prom for the security industry—part conference, part trade show, part “place to be.” In the midst of all the Diet Cokes that I shared with various conference participants, a few musings about the world of security have become clear.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2022

While you’re at it, also remove processing fees. The post 2022 Conference Registration Pacing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Consider changing your policy just for those who register before the early-bird deadline. We’ve seen improved pacing when an association offers worry-free booking with no strings.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 24, 2012

Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" It’s afraid of your processes. This is one.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Prospective virtual speakers express three areas of worry – near-panic about being videoed, confusion about the process, and uneasiness with keeping the audience engaged. When speakers understand the process and have a roadmap for preparing, a lot of their fear evaporates. The next huge hurdle for virtual conference engagement.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 21, 2016

When Conference Plans Land On Chutes. So many conference leaders, organizers and planning teams are obsessed with details, logistics and planning. Their plans actually obscure their conference’s vision. Their attention to detail and efficiency eclipses the conference purpose. Ultimately, landing behind others on the path.

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Membersuite

MARCH 23, 2021

They’re describing in-person conferences livestreamed to virtual audiences. A hybrid conference is one event experience, not two. Imagine the Possibilities for a Truly Hybrid Conference. We all did the same thing when planning virtual conferences last year. You want to create FO MO for a one-time hybrid conference.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

WBT Systems is delighted to be an official partner of the 2017 NiUG New Orleans Conference , hosted by NiUG International , May 22-24. The robust and configurable integration allows associations to easily align TopClass LMS with their internal processes and information needs. ” We are very excited to sponsor NiUG New Orleans!

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. Learning is a process, not a product.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2019

In physics, the second law of thermodynamics says all things—bodies, businesses, conferences, energy, organizations, relationships—move toward chaos and disorder. As your conference matures, it experiences entropy. As a conference professional, you know this to be true. We are part of the natural process. That’s So True.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors were more forgiving of our virtual conferences than they will be in 2021. They, like you, are all experiencing Zoom fatigue and will have much higher expectations for conferences this coming year — especially those they are investing their precious time and money. Don’t waste a good crisis.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Upgrading your association’s processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. No organization is perfect, but continually updating processes that push your association forward can get you closer. The post Daily Buzz: Revamp Your Processes appeared first on Associations Now.

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Ungrated

MAY 18, 2023

Day two of the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW introduced attendees to the first set of conference education sessions to inspire and inform. Without maintenance, your community will begin a process of degradation until each building and common area ultimately deteriorates and eventually becomes uninhabitable.

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Ungrated

MAY 18, 2023

Day two of the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW introduced attendees to the first set of conference education sessions to inspire and inform. Without maintenance, your community will begin a process of degradation until each building and common area ultimately deteriorates and eventually becomes uninhabitable.

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Associations Now

MARCH 12, 2020

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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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. Like many people, when I attended my first ASAE conference in 2006, I was overwhelmed and distracted by how the massive number of people, sessions and booths. So I developed a process I now use for every conference, including ASAE.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. Like many people, when I attended my first ASAE conference in 2006, I was overwhelmed and distracted by how the massive number of people, sessions and booths. So I developed a process I now use for every conference, including ASAE.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 13, 2014

Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it. When you pull them together in a room or on a conference call and throw the "What do you think we should do?" What is that purpose?

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To find the right person, you have to tweak the recruiting process. Instead of wasting time and money hiring the wrong type of person, your organization should create small tweaks in its recruiting process to ensure you’re attracting people who have the right professional and people skills. Kujawa in a post on Association Success.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

WBT Systems is delighted to be an official strategic partner of the 2018 NiUG Greater Chicago Conference , hosted by NiUG International , April 4-6, in Rosemont, Illinois. Get the convenience and value of that experience by attending the 2018 NiUG Greater Chicago Conference, April 4-6, in Rosemont, Illinois.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Similar elements can also be used in planning and executing conferences. While Holmes’ role at Google—and her previous one at Microsoft as principal director of inclusive design—focused on mass-scale consumer technology like Xbox and Windows, the concept of inclusive design can be applied to many things, including conferences.

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Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A few weeks after the conference ends, almost everything is forgotten. This experiment started in the depths of COVID virtually, and over the last few months, I’ve adapted the process to in-person events. Are you curious about the process? Conversations, ideas, and solutions at events are fleeting.

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Associations Now

MAY 6, 2015

OPM is ending its longtime practice of reviewing federal agencies’ conference attendance requests. Instead, it’s giving the agencies responsibility to ensure conferences meet federal training standards before allowing employees to attend. ASAE hailed the change as a positive step for the meetings industry.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The changes are designed to maintain high quality and avoid anomalies in the peer-review process. It is the nature of IEEE that all of these activities and processes are overseen and managed by our volunteer leadership,” Forster said. IEEE will use metrics to monitor the peer-review process to ensure quality. Policy updates.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year. Nourish HOTS Daily And Avoid Rote.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

By asking event tech vendors the right questions, you can confidently navigate the process and make an informed decision. Learn about the provider’s registration capabilities, including payment options and potential processing fees. Want more tips on how to evaluate event tech providers? Get the Guide 1.

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GrowthZone

MAY 22, 2017

It’s summertime and the 2017 association conference season is off to a great start. A key component of your overall conference marketing plan should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc. Read the tip sheet: We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This and.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 24, 2017

A look at the ins and outs of a business process review—and why an association might consider conducting one. Organizations, like individuals, do a lot of things because they’ve always done them a certain way, so they might not consider whether the way they perform a certain function or process is the most efficient or effective.

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