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What Have We Learned About Creating Engaging Meetings from Virtual Conferences?

The MatrixFiles

It sounds really weird to say this because organizations that put on conferences are devoted to offering high quality education. BeSpeake clients have: Paid closer attention to the content and slides. I’ve been to countless conferences at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland and every time, I get lost. Better Wayfinding.

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2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service

Amy Sample Ward

Topic : Social Media for Social Good Pre-Conference. The event is designed to compliment other social media sessions and topics being presented during the main Conference schedule, and provide an intensive learning opportunity. Date : June 17, 2012. Location : Chicago, IL. Related Links : NCVS.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Impact: Reflecting on Our Journey

The MatrixFiles

Because post-pandemic, I know that we can’t go back to offering our clients the same old services, in the same old way. So many of our clients are revisiting their strategic plans, most are upending their conferences, some are rethinking their member types, and so many are tweaking their governance.

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Electronic Resources and Libraries Annual Conference

Amy Sample Ward

And when the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. Related Links : Conference website. Blog post with slides and notes. Description : Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. Hashtag #ERL11.

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2011 National Conference On Volunteering and Service: Community Building Workshop

Amy Sample Ward

Slides and notes. Each group will present its campaign strategy and tactics. Workshop leaders will offer feedback, and the nonprofit will select a winning strategy. Related Links : NCVS. Points of Light.

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American College of Preventive Medicine’s Annual Conference

Amy Sample Ward

This session explores some of the ways individuals and organizations have used social media in crisis situations, like the earthquake in Haiti, and how various tools and platforms have developed to match the specific needs of rescue or service efforts. Related Links : Conference website.

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Hosting a Virtual Conference: Lessons Learned for 2021

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In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Now, over a year later, associations are now planning their conferences either fully virtual or hybrid from the jump. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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