Everyone’s talking about the importance of the “meeting experience,” and how important it is for our delegates’ event satisfaction. But what is “experience,” and how can we evaluate a meeting or conference to ensure we’ve got it? In this session, consider the areas we can influence a meeting–from the venue facilities and the culinary line…
Supplier Focus: Understand the emerging digital buying process for meeting planners and organizers; learn about what information planners want to see on your websites and digital promotional materials; discover how new technologies can transform the way you market your destination or venue.
Learn the structure and content requirements for qualitative and quantitative tracking methods to measure the accomplishment of your meeting’s goals and objectives–the ROE (experience), ROO (objective), and ROI (investment). Discover a list of post-meeting lifecycle dimensions (what to measure) and guidance on how to conduct post-event qualitative interviews and group discussions. Learn a model for…
In this session, learn what being mindful is, beyond meditation, and how to create your own mindfulness practice to reduce stress for yourself and your meeting attendees resulting in more profits, peace and presence. Discover what research shows on the connection between mindfulness and workplace profitability; practice centering as a skill for better decision-making; experience…
Explore the legal, insurance and planning aspects of your event that require safeguards to protect against this growing problem. Discuss liability on the part of the planner, the sponsoring organization and the venue;discover what protections and other proactive activities should occur and who should take them; determine how all parties can work together to ensure…
As an industry, we talk a lot about Internet infrastructure for large conferences and events with hundreds or even thousands of attendees, but when it comes to smaller conferences, meetings and training programs, what should meeting planners expect from their venues? Should Internet be free or will this result in inferior service? And how can…
Team productivity exercises, when they work, sharpen communication, foster collaboration and introduce fun back into a stressful workplace. Learn how to create corporate activities for adults that are challenging, sophisticated, unpredictable and uplifting.
With the proper help, it is possible to build a contract that will protect today’s meetings. This webcast will feature advice and tips from legal experts, meeting planners, and suppliers on how to customize a contract to address the specific needs of a meeting with a special emphasis on understanding the commitments and risks the…
The emergence of the digital age has changed the way we promote. But using social media as a promotional tool is often difficult to administer and a challenge to measure for the uninitiated. This webcast will discuss smart ways to leverage social media to create buzz, increase attendance, drive engagement, and transform your attendees into…
What do hotel revenue managers look for when evaluating group business? Ask them! Decision-makers from the supplier side promise to demystify the process and provide frank answers to planners’ questions.
We have created this webinar to give you ideas and support on how to get buy in from your boss or colleagues for implementing a sustainability strategy such as ISO 20121. Please join us if you want to know more about building the business case and getting space in the budget for sustainability in your…
We have conducted research with five academics from universities around the UK, looking into the ways in which the events industry could help the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be met, aiming to raise the profile of events and show how they can make a difference to the world. This webinar will reveal some of…
Today’s classroom teachers are discovering that technology isn’t about the tool. The successful use of technology empowers learners. Teachers and conference planners face restrictions in available space, furniture, and budgets. Find a small area of your large event where you can think outside the box; hear about what an Attendee Experience Manager does; share resources…
Maritz Global Events’ resource library gives industry professionals the latest insights about solving their greatest challenges; experts share their insights on the value of face-to-face meetings and events, the journey to take your event global, and the power of experience design thinking.
The Digital Event Strategist (DES) Live Online Course is interactive training that teaches you how to strategically plan, produce and measure digital events. You will be using these acquired skills to plan all your 2017 digital and hybrid events. Classes meet online on Wednesdays and Fridays at Noon EST, and last approximately 1 hour. Login from…
Can’t make it to PCMA Education Conference in New York City this June? Join us LIVE online for 2 days of education and networking.
Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready…
During this session we’ll examine the recently released PCMA White Paper “The Power of Events” providing insights into adult learning behaviors and expectations, examples of digital event/engagement adoption models and a five-year, live streaming case study from PCMA. This new data provide you the tools and information needed to push forward your own digital event…
Many organizations are exploring more advanced conference data gathering methods to better understand attendee wants, needs, and behavior. While this is a fantastic step in moving towards a more data-guided approach, what does it mean to the organization, and what are the right business questions to ask and answer through this process? This webinar will…
This webinar will aim to peek “behind the drape” and demystify 360° / VR technology while providing practical and relevant information to apply 360° / VR in your meeting or event. The meeting planner now has the ability to provide their stakeholders a preview of the final destination, and creative companies can immerse audiences &…
The strategies critical to keep business events vibrant, compelling and successful are constantly changing. Are you looking to stay up-to-date with trends and strategies on your schedule? Participate in this demo to learn how the PCMA Business Event Bootcamp course is designed to give you and/or your team unlimited access to the latest best practices…
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