Gamification is more than introducing fun in Meetings and events. from Meeting Support Institute on Vimeo.

Along with pending education trends that will influence conference education, there are significant challenges that will also have a tremendous impact. Conference organizers will face these challenges in the coming five years as traditional education methods continue to encounter disruptive innovation. Top Ten Challenges Here are the top ten most significant challenges in terms of their impact on logistics, planning, speakers, conference education, learning and delivery of information.

The MAP or Meeting Architecture Process training is getting traction in a growing number of production companies. As a production of corporate meetings and events is pressured for more ROI, the innovative production companies are looking for ways to improve their work. Meeting architecture has what it takes to help producers in becoming more effective for their clients.

Robert Reed from PSAV about innovative Technology. from Meeting Support Institute on Vimeo.

Meeting Design THE POWER OF THE CROWD How do you use the wisdom of the crowds? Participants attend conferences to gain more knowledge, but as a group they also bring with them a wealth of experience and brainpower. Those who exploit the full potential of the interaction contribute immense added value to their conference. The time is ripe for this, argue four specialists in the field of conferences and crowdsourcing.

(IMEX ShowDaily3) An interviewed with Maarten Vanneste published on IMEX ShowDaily3, published on Thrusday, 23rd May 2013

It’s a technological world

The role of technology in the meetings business has evolved hugely in the past ten years and shows no sign of let up. Where once the Telex was cutting edge, organisers must now manage in an age of hybrid events, multi-screening and streamed live content. Technology is making today’s events more engaging than ever.

(IMEX ShowDaily3) An interviewed with Maarten Vanneste published on IMEX ShowDaily3, published on Thrusday, 23rd May 2013


It’s a technological world
The role of technology in the meetings business has evolved hugely in the past ten years and shows no sign of let up. Where once the Telex was cutting edge, organisers must now manage in an age of hybrid events, multi-screening and streamed live content. Technology is making today’s events more engaging than ever.

IMEX America runs the largest hosted buyer program held in North America with over 2,400 qualified buyers. 80% will come from North America and 20% from the rest of the world. All must place business internationally as well as in America. Our hallmark program includes flights from selected destinations, overnight accommodations, transfers between the airport, hotel and trade show, hosted buyer lounge access, exclusive registration facilities at the show plus access to the Online Schedule.

Creating successful presentations is about more than just software. It is about crafting sharp messages, creating intelligent presentation design, employing efficient techniques with PowerPoint and other apps, and realizing natural and genuine delivery.