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MAY 26, 2023

educational system—”still designed for an Industrial Revolution-era world,” not an AI-empowered one. As representatives for the industries and professions they represent, associations (volunteer leaders, members and staff) should put the Power of A to work. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 6/1 at 1 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register.

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MARCH 15, 2019

Harald Becker, Director Industry Engagement & Research, Microsoft. Beyond the Logo: Building Real Partnerships to Grow Non-Dues Revenue (virtual and Washington DC). Locations: virtual and Washington DC. Improving Member Engagement (Coffee Talk – Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Does your association have a career section for people curious about entering your industry or profession? I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. Open Space event design.

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MARCH 17, 2023

In today’s environment, hot-button issues threaten to anger, divide or frustrate portions of your members, regardless of whether those issues are relevant to your industry. LMS Demo Day Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer learning management system (LMS) platforms. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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JULY 7, 2023

AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners. Location: Washington DC. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry.

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JUNE 2, 2023

If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas. The State of B2B Event Technology Hear about the B2B event tech landscape, industry trends, and key considerations to future-proof your event tech stack.

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Associations Now

MARCH 21, 2014

In fact, I’ve referenced bands and concerts and the general music industry in at least one or two (all right, maybe three ) of my previous posts. I think there’s a ton the meetings industry can learn from what happens at a really great concert. (OK, for the sake of full disclosure, maybe more than a bit.) Share your thoughts below.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? No organization, regardless of size or industry, is immune. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

DC Small Association Forum for Executives (Washington, DC and conference call). Host: Convention Industry Council. Wed 11/16 at 1:30 – Associations Tableau User Group (Washington, DC). This webinar will give you a better understanding of Lean Six Sigma and how to use it in event planning. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

I’m looking forward to SURGE 2017, a virtual summit with a thesis: By joining together thousands of association professionals, we can collectively innovate and push our industry forward. Small Staff Association Brown Bag Lunch (Washington DC). Location: Washington, DC. .* – SURGE 2017. More info/register. More info/register.

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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. Location: Washington DC.

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JUNE 26, 2020

When I lived in the DC area, my brother and I used to go to the Baltimore Lithuanian Festival every year for our fix of people who looked like our relatives (we’re a strong quarter Lithuanian), sausages, dumplings, potato pancakes, Lithuanian beer, viryta (spiced honey kick-ass liqueur), and šaltibarš? 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 12, 2023

State of the association industry. Membership Engagement and the Power of Transitioning Suppliers and Vendors to Thought Leaders Your members likely view you as the authority on your industry. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry. 1 CMP credit.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m.* – DC Book Club – Diversity & Inclusion: Process and Policies. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy.

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MAY 19, 2023

This month, we’re covering: volunteer management and creating a culture of volunteerism, artificial intelligence and how we’re implementing it, and event planning and contracting. Host: UST Education Speaker: Jaime Hirschfeld, Director of Client Sales, FlexProfessionals, DC Thu 5/25 at 12 p.m. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

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.” Familiarize yourself with the innovative ways you can learn and network with your colleagues in the industry, both inside and outside of the classroom. Washington DC). Info/register.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

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.” Familiarize yourself with the innovative ways you can learn and network with your colleagues in the industry, both inside and outside of the classroom. Washington DC). Info/register.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead. Get a preview of the trends and predictions that will shape the hospitality industry in 2018 from the tenth edition of af&co.’s Area Association Networking Celebration (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Tue 12/5 at 2 p.m. s trends report.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Hhear how an online marketplace can help you build non-dues revenue and member value through year-round relationships with your industry partners without adding so much as a chick pea to your already full plate. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Learn what has impacted associations over the past 12 months and how our industry has evolved over the past 9 years. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Tailored for social media managers, this webinar will highlight which skills are necessary for live reporting, which online tools work the best, and outline a 6-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. – Industry Trends: Why Associations are Adopting Marketing Automation.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Tailored for social media managers, this webinar will highlight which skills are necessary for live reporting, which online tools work the best, and outline a 6-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. – Industry Trends: Why Associations are Adopting Marketing Automation.

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MAY 7, 2021

Steph Pfeilsticker, Senior Meeting Manager, LogiPlan Global Meetings and Events. Navigating Hybrid Events: What We Can Learn From Years of Experience. The events industry is looking forward to bringing back in-person events. Presenters: Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Cvent.

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Association Navigator

JULY 13, 2016

The associations we partner with at Verto Solutions are from diverse industries, but most are in food or finance. In addition to financial management we support their communications, advocacy, education & training, and event planning. Verto Solutions Association Management.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2015

But event planner Kelli White offers reassurance that you don’t have to shoulder all the responsibility for making your events successful. In a guest post for Event Manager Blog , White underscores the importance of sharing the workload. “Delegation is a challenge for almost everyone with a planner mentality. .

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MARCH 24, 2017

Host: Event Tech Tribe. Hear about the latest industry issues and trends that impact planner/hotelier negotiations, as the seller’s market shifts in some regions to a buyer’s market, including specific methods to validate and report contract risk mitigation. – Associations Tableau User Group (Washington DC). 1 CMP credit.

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JULY 20, 2018

DelCor looks at how the CIO job is evolving in the association industry and elsewhere. Many major gaming properties now own large stadiums dedicated to eSports and are actively incorporating this meeting trend into their own events—it’s time for planners to get in on the action. Location: Washington DC. Location: Washington, DC.

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APRIL 6, 2018

Learn about event technology trends suited for events large or small and on any budget. Walk away with ideas you can implement right away, along with long-term strategies to integrate into your event planning. Presenter: Brooke Gracey, Senior Mobile Events App Strategist, CrowdCompass by Cvent. 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 24, 2020

A swift and profound shift is happening among corporate conferences, association meetings, and in-person events: pivoting to digital environments is the next best thing to face-to-face. Presenter: meetings industry consultant and educator Joan Eisenstodt, principal of Eisenstodt Associates, LLC. Host: DC Event Coalition.

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MAY 11, 2018

– Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. Location: Washington DC. Walk away with some ideas you can implement right away, along with some long term strategies to begin integrating into your event planning. Presenter: Brooke Gracey, Senior Mobile Events App Strategist, CrowdCompass by Cvent. Location: Washington DC.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Learn about balancing inclusivity and exclusivity when it comes to networking events, measuring the success of your networking, and using networking to drive sponsorship sales. Let’s Get Together: Event Planning for Associations Events play a huge role in the continued growth of associations. More info/register.

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Expo Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Every June event professionals from across the world celebrate exhibitions and advocate for the event industry. However, this year, the event will be virtual in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and will be held on June 3rd. All the swag that is disposed after each event is a real cost to exhibitors and the environment.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Digital for Events (part 3). Analyze new models for audience engagement, content development and seamless, interactive event experiences. Learn how the events industry will be transformed by digital innovation, delivering greater value for event attendees, sponsors, and organizers. Location: Washington, DC.

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APRIL 13, 2018

. – Board Relations and Leadership DC Idea Swap (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Chatbots and Events: Can an Industry That’s All About People Embrace the Virtual Assistant? — Partnership Professionals Idea Exchange Meeting (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Washington DC).

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MARCH 16, 2018

Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. Location: Washington DC. Own Post-Event Planning! How to Hit the Ground Running After Your Event. Join a different discussion about GDPR, its underlying principles, and how we can improve and transform the business of events with it. Location: Alexandria VA. 1 CAE credit.

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