It Is Time To Revolutionize Conferences October 16, 2013 by Jeff Hurt The traditional conference is in dire need of creativity, innovation and reinvention! It has been stuck in an ancient, out-dated rut for too long. Those planning and organizing conferences need to see themselves as creators and artists. As Seth Godin says in Linchpin, “An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity and boldness to … [Read more…] Filed Under: Experience Design Tagged With: , conferences, meeting industry trends, sponsorship, trends - See more at: http://velvetchainsaw.com/?s=trends#sthash.g8yHnu7l.dpuf
The Evolution Of Onsite Conferences: 26 Trends Coming To An Event Near You August 28, 2013 by Jeff Hurt The traditional conference meeting experience is out! People today are looking for unusual, new, innovative conference experiences. They don’t want to attend last year’s annual meeting that just changed the filler. They want something that feels as fresh as their first conference experience. They want an original experience. 26 Trends Coming Your Way Here are … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning, Experience Design, Hybrid & Virtual Tagged With: , conferences, meeting industry trends, sponsorship, trends
Five Questions For 21st Century Conferences August 26, 2013 by Jeff Hurt I believe that questions are the currency of today’s world. We should all be embracing questions like: What’s next? How does that impact me? Where do we go from here? What will it take to make this happen? Why and Why not? Five Questions For 21st Century Conferences And Their Organizers With hat tips and … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning, Experience Design Tagged With: , conference best practices, conferences, meeting industry trends
Eight Web Verbs Associations And #Eventprofs Should Adopt August 6, 2013 by Jeff Hurt This post revisits one that was originally published in 2011 and has been updated it with two additional web verbs to adopt. In the next 20 years, eight dramatic technology trends will influence our connected world. We are already watching how these forces are shaping modern web culture. Kevin Kelly, co-founder and senior maverick of … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , association trends, conferences, meeting industry trends, nonprofit predictions, nonprofit trends
Five Top 2013 Conference Trends To Watch January 2, 2013 by Jeff Hurt It’s that time of year again. Time to think of what trends might have an impact on conferences and meetings in 2013. So what can we expect to see as far as demands from our participants this year? Five Trends To Watch Here are five trends to watch during 2013 1. The Participation Economy From … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , conference tips, conferences, meeting industry trends, trends
Four Basic Conference Principles You Must Adopt September 19, 2012 by Jeff Hurt Brain drain or brain fuel? Which would you rather create for your conference attendees? Brain fuel for sure! Unfortunately, most conferences are nothing more than brain drains. The Traditional Conference Tension Conference organizers have to balance a common tension: fill seats versus creating a unique attendee experience. Usually, conference organizers land on the side of … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , brain science education, brain-friendly conferences, brain-friendly meetings, conference best practices, conference education, conference tips, conferences, meeting industry trends, meeting planning best practices
These Three Society Changes Affect Your Conference Planning September 4, 2012 by Jeff Hurt Those born on or after 1962 have witnessed three major culture shifts. These shifts set them apart from older generations. It also creates new challenges for those trying to create conference experiences for multiple generations. Everyone’s expectations are different. Three Major Society Shifts Since 1962 Conference organizers need to acknowledge that the needs of their … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , association issues and challenges, association trends, conference education, conference learning model, conferences, EPIC, meeting industry trends, participatory conferences
Three Styles Defining The Future Of Conferences And Events February 13, 2012 by Jeff Hurt In today’s successful forward-thinking conferences and events, the experience has become more sophisticated and seamless. It flows back and forth between participants, experts, speakers and event organizers. No longer is the conference host or speaker seen as the primary source of content and information. It’s a fluid and dynamic experience, rich in relationship building and … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , conference best practices, conference education, conferences, meeting industry trends, meeting planning best practices, trends
Three Conference Speaker Processes That Will Alarm You [Free Speaker Report] December 15, 2011 by Jeff Hurt Who has the final decision making power to hire a professional speaker for an organization? The answer may surprise you. And it may cause you to drop your jaw, raise your eyebrows and shout, “Huh?” Recently, Velvet Chainsaw partnered with Tagoras, Inc., a leading continuing education company, to survey conference professionals about their use of … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Education, Speaker Coaching Tagged With: , association trends, conference education, conference tips, conferences, industry speaker, meeting industry trends, speaker
The Mirage Of Conference Information Tsunami October 4, 2011 by Jeff Hurt Your attendees rate the learning impact of “massing” as superior at your event. Massing in the education world is defined as receiving large blocks of information in condensed amounts of time. Attendees feel that the more information they can receive, the higher their performance. Unfortunately, the conference information tsunami is a mirage. It is a … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Education Tagged With: , brain science education, brain-friendly conferences, brain-friendly meetings, conference best practices, conference education, conference tips, conferences, meeting industry trends, meeting planning best practices
