To convert a traditional conference into a connection-rich conference, we need to replace lectures with connection-rich sessions

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2015/03/how-to-convert-a-traditional-conference-into-a-connection-rich-conference

#meetings #EventDesign #events #participation #connection #SessionIntegration #eventprofs

It doesn't take much to get theater seating right. Face chairs correctly; set them long; flare aisles off-center front at 45°; and keep unbroken rows short.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2013/07/theater-seating

#seating #EventDesign #events #eventprofs

Four hundred scientists walk into a conference. And perhaps improve the health of the lands and waters on which all our lives depend.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/03/two-scientists-walk-into-a-conference

#meetings #EventDesign #PeerConference #eventprofs

Being Schooled: Inside a Conference That Works is one of the best descriptions I've read of the opening of a peer conference

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/peer-conference-2/2014/08/being-schooled-inside-a-conference-that-works

#meetings #EventDesign #unconference #review #edACCESS #MeetingsNet #events #eventprofs

Event owners are using facial analysis to capture analytic data on attendees. Here's why the meeting industry should ditch this technology.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2024/01/facial-analysis-events

#FacialRecognition #privacy #FacialAnalysis #events #eventprofs

Here are four core requirements that should guide design for powerful connection and learning at large meetings

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/07/connection-and-learning

#meetings #EventDesign #crowdsourcing #interaction #connection #eventprofs

Providing downtime during any meeting is important, but scheduling breaks during online meetings is especially important.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2020/05/schedule-breaks-online-meetings

#meetings #EventDesign #OnlineMeeting #ActiveLearning #movement #eventprofs

How can event professionals improve ROI? Adopt human process technologies that allow meetings to be what participants actually want & need.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2021/07/event-roi

#meetings #ROI #EventROI #improvement #eventprofs

Meeting planners put too much energy and resources into "cosmetic" conferences and too little into the format and underlying process.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2014/06/cosmetic-conferences

#meetings #EventDesign #CosmeticConferences #SatisfyingRealNeeds #NoGlitz #eventprofs

A false assumption: Supporting meaningful connections with other attendees is not the conference organizers’ job.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/uncategorized/2009/12/unquestioned-traditional-conference-assumption-3-supporting-meaningful-connections-with-other-attendees-is-not-the-conference-organizers-job

#meetings #EventDesign #PeerConference #connections #FaceBook #eventprofs