Virtual events need more than a simple introduction. After months of [grueling] preparation and trying to shorten your learning curve, your virtual event is finally about to kick off. Your speakers face an empty room, their only companionship a variety of tech equipment and the event staff who will make it all magically work behind…
Going beyond the first keynote. I’m seeing a trend where companies are demanding “more training” beyond the first keynote presentation. In the past, companies may have hired a popular keynote speaker for a general session at an in-person event. The speaker’s role was to inspire the audience, highlight the theme of the event, and amp…
Hybrid events aren’t new. Do you remember being chosen to attend a big-deal conference that only some people in your company or department were able to go to? You felt singled out, recognized, even rewarded. Then there were those other times. The times you weren’t selected. You knew you were missing out on crucial networking…
Mountain air brought the winds of change to our industry. One year ago this month, I took my team away to the mountains of North Carolina for an annual strategy retreat. We had all been working hard and it was time to celebrate growth and achievement, but the celebration didn’t last… I encouraged the team…
In March 2020, the Meetings and Events Industry came to screeching halt due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. For several months, our speakers have not been allowed to get on airplanes and share their messages from big stages all over the word. (And when you’re a professional speaker, several months feels like an eternity.)…
