Meetings Memo: Better Booth Business
Help exhibitors close the deal at virtual tradeshows.
Samantha Whitehorne
Lessons From a Virtual Networking Incubator
The Virtual Networking Incubator brought more than 150 association pros together six times over the course of 12 weeks to explore virtual networking and its potential. In a recent online discussion, Incubator hosts shared what they learned and how groups can apply those ideas.
Wellness Options Flourish During Virtual Events
Since the start of the pandemic, associations have transitioned their fitness and wellness offerings at conferences to virtual ones. Here’s a look at how they’re keeping self-care and workouts top of mind during their online events.
Design a Good Virtual Experience for Student and Early-Career Attendees
While students have often attended in-person association meetings to build their networks and find job leads, the pandemic uprooted those face-to-face opportunities. But associations are still finding ways to provide mentoring and career advice to college students and early-career professionals virtually.
Are Microconferences on the Rise?
As vaccination rates increase and people get more comfortable with the idea of attending meetings again, some associations are taking baby steps by hosting microconferences in several cities instead of having one large meeting. A look at the format and its benefits.
What Should Future Conferences Look Like?
A new report from the American Institute of Physics examines how scientific groups should reimagine their meetings to better meet stakeholder needs. While the report is geared toward scientific audiences, its suggestions can benefit all association meetings.
Meetings Memo: Value for Virtual Exhibitors
Prioritize engagement packages over the expo hall.
Three Questions You'll Need to Answer When Planning Hybrid Conferences
Hybrid conferences may be the next big thing in meetings, but because they involve face-to-face and virtual participants, they come with their own unique set of planning challenges. As associations begin executing hybrid events, here are some questions to ask during the planning stage.
Survey Questions to Ask Attendees and Sponsors After a Virtual Event
A look at several open-ended survey questions that will help you collect genuine and usable feedback from your virtual conference attendees and sponsors.
Roll Out the Welcome Mat for First-Time Attendees at Your Virtual Events
It’s important that first-timers attending your virtual events have a positive experience. Here are a few ideas to consider for welcoming newbies to your online conferences.
