Conference Design Archives - Page 2 of 9

New Challenges Going Virtual

29th June 2020

Nils Molly, Digital Business & Innovation, INTERPLAN Congress, Meeting & Event Management AG, reflects on how virtual meetings can help boost learning and engagement, perhaps before the next best thing; hybrid events.

Three Tips for Boosting Engagement at Virtual Events

25th June 2020

The pandemic may have accelerated the conversion to digital platforms, but virtual events are a tool that may be here for the long-run. As with live events, one of the key factors is engagement. But without seeing attendees or speakers face-to-face, how can organisers ensure participants will be just as stimulated when they’re sitting behind a screen?

A Safe Postcard From Taiwan

22nd June 2020

These days, most planners are worried about the future and are searching for the best solutions. No matter the difficulties, we must believe there will be a time when everything gets better.

Marketing & Monetizing Digital Events

18th June 2020

When transitioning from in-person to virtual events, two questions quickly arise: How much should events cost participants and sponsors? And how should digital events be marketed?

Will Scientific Conferences Survive COVID-19?

11th June 2020

Franco Viviani, former President of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research, and anthropologist at the University of Padua, Italy, reflects on the rise of virtual meetings.

Strategies for Switching to Virtual Events

8th June 2020

In the early onset of the pandemic, many event organizers started to postpone events from spring to summer. But as borders restrictions and lockdown orders remained in place for months, they realized even summer may be too soon for a F2F conference. Meanwhile, associations saw an acceleration toward another option: the digitalization of events.

Can a Virtual Congress be Successful?

28th May 2020

Boardroom recently joined the #IAPCOImpact Dialogue, where Dr. Carlo Poggio, president of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP), and Abraham Fisher, president of the AAT-AD/PD (International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases), shared case studies from recent medical congresses that made the decision to go virtual.

‘Going Virtual 2020’ Webinar Missed? No Problem

21st May 2020

Watch the free recording of GCO Global webinar 'Going Virtual 2020'.

Convergence of the World’s Energy Players

20th May 2020

When looking to find the right fit for a business event that benefits fully from local industry and at the same time has an international effect, the ‘energy city’ of Stavanger in the south west of Norway and its committed convention bureau fuel the engines of those willing to explore its services.

The Value of Place, Time & People in a Complex World

30th April 2020

With its spectacular scenery, ancient Aboriginal culture and laid-back way of life, Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) is a mecca for visitors who are keen to sample an authentic Australian experience.

Where Creativity and Technology Raise the Meetings Bar

22nd April 2020

Named as one of the ‘Coolest cities in the world’ by National Geographic Traveller, Bristol is ready to inspire the association world with its unique venues and key industries, all filtered through the help of MeetBristol, the city’s dedicated Convention Bureau.

Dealing With the Now & Preparing for the Future

23rd March 2020

Geoff Donaghy, CEO of ICC Sydney, writes that, even though the outbreak of COVID-19 is having a catastrophic impact on businesses, people and livelihoods the world over, we can’t lose of the future.