It’s January. It’s that time of year, when all of us prognosticators and pundits look into our crystal balls and make big and bold predictions about the future.
Last year, I wrote an article called 10 Ways Social Media Will Transform Events. I talked about the way Social Media will transform communication at events. The article is still relevant today.
For 2011, I have five wishes for the meetings industry. With your help, these wishes could become reality. Have a look and let me know what you think.
1. I...
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What comes to mind when someone mentions the TED Conferences?
Do you think about a specific presentation – like Bill Gates presentation on malaria?
You know the one – where he opened up a jar of mosquitos in the auditorium. Then he said – malaria doesn’t need to be a poor person’s problem (watch video). Or do you think about an endless supply of smart people sharing great ideas? Or do you think of cool, inspiring videos that are free to watch and easy to share?
Regardless of what comes to mind fir...
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Professional master of ceremonies Glenn Thayer said general sessions can be presented in many new and innovative ways. His focus today would be on the television show format, specifically talk shows, but he would also refer to YouTube and technology, entertainment, and design (TED) conferences.
A successful TED event brings speakers on subjects ranging from chemistry and the environment to politics and cartoons to anyone with Internet access. Speakers deliver their best talk in 18 minutes or l...
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Adrian Segar, author of Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love, said Pecha Kucha, which originated in Japan, consists of several speakers presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds apiece. With presentations no longer than seven minutes each, Pecha Kucha “is really an art form. It is a great way to present cool information with the style and format adapted to the individual presenter,” Segar said.
Watch All Six Pecha Kucha Presentations
Event ROI...
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Michael Westcott, vice-president of marketing at INXPO, said a forum like ECTC10 is not like watching television. “We’re already getting feedback that this experiment is working, and hybrid events can be very interactive and provide a lot more value,” he said.
Watch Mike Westcott's Full Presentation
While e-business was the buzz of the 1990s, Westcott said the industry is now on the threshold of a v‑business revolution. “We’re going to transform the Web from pages and links and search boxes t...
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Midori Connolly, CEO and Chief AVGirl for Pulse Staging and Events, encouraged participants to “evaluate technologies on more than bells and whistles,” giving them a sense of empowerment and comfort with new technology. While many participants are tech savvy, not everyone feels comfortable in this milieu, she said.
Midori Connolly Chief AV Girl
Connolly said the usual questions people ask about technology relate to ease of use, whether it will capture imaginations and engage people, and whether clients...
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