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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

Associations Now

From what attendees expect as the “new status quo” to how venues—and entire metropolis’—are being forced to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Conferences need to deliver high-level technology content and experiences. For example, the Indianapolis Zoo recently opened a new, eco-conscious private events pavilion.

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5 Questions to Answer Before Planning Your Next Meeting

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How much should we focus on technology trends at our meetings? **. How much is technology disrupting your industry? For example, the nonprofit TechPoint in Indianapolis works with conference planners to find local keynote and panel speakers that can cover the latest and future tech trends that matter to your members. **2.

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

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That’s what the American Association for Anatomy experienced when Indianapolis was selected for the 2021 Experimental Biology conference, a joint meeting with five scientific organizations. Several other organizations focused on life sciences and technology innovation recently held meetings in Indianapolis.

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5 Tactics To Create An Experiential Event

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There’s just a large drive for that kind of experiential, emotional connection,” said Samantha Meigs, PhD, chair of the Experience Design Department at University of Indianapolis. Beachbody held its Coach Summit in Indianapolis in June with 25,000 coaches. You’re trying to build emotion through what they’re doing.

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Live Streaming: A Tech Trend You Need to Know

Associations Now

Now, technology has evolved to the point where live-streaming sessions over the internet is one of the biggest tech developments for conferences. In 2019, Riley will manage the Propulsion, Energy, and Space Forum and Expo, which will bring 2,200 people from around the world to Indianapolis. It may even help it grow.

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4 Ways Museums Can Engage Millennials

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Museums need patrons to fill their boards and new donors to support their initiatives as the generational shift (coupled with constant changes in technology) threatens their long-term futures. A lot of museums are leading the charge on including interactive technology at almost every exhibit. He’s right.

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Looking Back at 2018: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

SBI

We took strides toward adopting new technology, honing best practices, and exploring new innovations to improve our clients’ member experiences – and had fun while doing it! Technology Enhancements. To celebrate the beginning of a new year, we’re reflecting on what we accomplished in 2018. What a year 2018 was for SBI!

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