Event Strategy & Design

From the physical set-up to the way you orchestrate sessions and interaction, we help you put the latest smart thinking into practice to create environments and experiences that have an impact.

Taking a Design Approach to Virtual Events

SmithBucklin has launched a process for its customers to take a strategic approach to the design and development of their virtual events, from the reason for convening to revenue generation.

BY Michelle Russell July 27, 2020

Humanizing Digital Events

Insights from an event marketer on making digital events more interactive and memorable than ‘a one-sided webinar.’

BY Michelle Russell July 24, 2020

How This Association Held a 300-Person Event — Safely — in June in Florida

The Georgia Motor Trucking Association worked closely with the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island to take every measure to ensure participants’ safety.

BY Michelle Russell July 24, 2020

Participants Will Pay for Virtual Events If the Content Is Compelling Enough

A panel of business events professionals offered their take on how hybrid events could lead the way to recovery — fittingly enough, during The Hague Convention Bureau’s first hybrid webinar.

BY Curt Wagner July 22, 2020

Trying to Solve for Networking in a Virtual Event

In many respects, the virtual International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was a big success, drawing nearly 10 times more participants than the face-to-face event. One lesson learned is that even computer scientists find it challenging to navigate networking in an online platform.

BY Jennifer Dienst July 22, 2020

Webinar: Tools to Enhance Your Speaker’s Engagement

Speakers that previously only worked in face-to-face environments have now been thrown into the digital meetings world without warning. Techniques they may have employed on the stage, can be hard to replicate through a video presentation. This session will include various tactics that can be implemented immediately to encourage presentations to evolve as everyone gets more comfortable with the online venue.

BY Marcus C. White July 21, 2020

A Virtual Event Powered by an App

The Genetics Society of America went out on a limb to test an expanded version of its mobile app to conduct a large international meeting virtually — and quadrupled attendance.

BY Barbara Palmer July 20, 2020

A 24-Hour Virtual Event Attracts Attendees From Around the Globe

One association turned its virtual event into a 24-hour marathon — and some engaged attendees pulled all-nighters. 

BY Jennifer N. Dienst July 20, 2020

Event Companies Share Their Visions of Live Events in the COVID-19 Era

Freeman and Shepard have released videos that walk planners through a live event with safety protocols in place.

BY Curt Wagner July 15, 2020

Tapping Multiple Tech Tools for a Virtual Event

The LEGO Group’s virtual event in May had to be delivered via Microsoft Teams, but seamlessly integrated other tech tools to create an immersive experience that felt nothing like an online staff meeting.

BY Michelle Russell July 15, 2020

Free Registration for This Virtual Event Was a ‘Game Changer’

Complimentary registration for the American Society for Nutrition’s first virtual event contributed to its explosive attendee levels — which society thinks will reap dividends for its future events.

BY Casey Gale July 13, 2020

Networking and Gamification at Virtual Events

One event professional recently shared her thoughts on engaging a virtual audience through networking and gamification with the PCMA Catalyst Community.

BY Convene Editors July 13, 2020

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