Tag Archive: Education

The 21st Century Conference Attendee Bill Of Rights

Here is the heart of why most people attend conferences: learning. Learning about others. Learning new ideas through collaboration and problem solving. Learning what has worked. Learning solutions to our problems. Learning current trends and research to further our careers. Learning ...

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Modernizing Conference Education

With all the advancements in society and research on how the brain works, why is it that most conference education still provides talking heads and passive listeners? Is that best for your attendees? Here is the PowerPoint from a short 12-minute TED-style presentation that I gave at Experient's 2010 e4 conference in Orlando, FL. Enjoy.

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The Modern Meetings Mixologist: What Our Conferences Need Most

Have you used a mixologist recently? Most people think the term mixologist is a fancy term for a bartender. That's partially true. Many of today's mixologist start out as bartenders and transition into the art and craft of creating new drink recipes. A mixologist is a bartender ...

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Roller Coaster Scream Machines, Ho-Hum Train Rides And Event Experiences

Your palms sweat. Your heart races. Adrenalin pulses through your veins. The closer you get to the main entrance, the more your body is on high alert. Part of you wants to run away as fast as possible. Part of ...

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Thinking About How Conference Meeting Design Impacts The Brain

The things that make you go hmmm. I've been reading a lot of books recently about how our brains experience emotions, engagement and learning, and how we remember, retain and apply information. I've been thinking ...

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