Event Insider: Meeting Planning Tips

Why Re-Thinking Event Design Matters More Than Ever

Posted October 9, 2025

After two decades in the event world, we’ve seen the same truth play out time and again: even the most inspiring meetings, conferences, and retreats can fade fast unless there’s a clear strategy that connects…

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How to Maximize Event ROI: The Key Questions to Ask Before Booking a Keynote Speaker

Posted August 30, 2025

Event ROI Starts Here: The One Question Every Event Planner Should Ask Before Booking a Speaker Whether you’re planning a national conference, a regional employee event, or a high-impact leadership summit, you’re probably juggling a…

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The Future of Events: Redesigning Engagement for Modern Audiences

Posted June 9, 2025

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the events industry—and it’s one we can’t ignore. What is the future of events? As I speak with clients, watch audiences engage, and reflect on the changes we’ve seen…

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Adapting to Gen Z and Millennial
Event Attendees

Posted April 7, 2025

As Gen Z and younger Millennials become a growing presence at conferences and events, their preferences are reshaping the way we plan and deliver meaningful experiences. These audiences value interactivity over passivity, authenticity over polish,…

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Event Attendees

The Best Meeting Room Layouts for Maximum Impact

Posted February 7, 2025

We've spent a lot of time in conference rooms, and one of the most important things I’ve learned is that the layout of your meeting room can greatly affect the outcome. It is absolutely essential to keep in this mind when planning your next event. 

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Guest Speaker Gifts – What’s the Best way to Thank your Keynote?

Posted January 10, 2025

“What sort of gift can we give our speaker?” It’s a question we hear a lot. Here’s the truth: when you’re working with a paid professional speaker, guest speaker gifts aren’t necessary. In fact, sometimes…

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Event Networking for ALL–Including Introverts!

Posted December 12, 2024

Let me dust off my event soapbox for a moment because I need to talk about something that hits close to home–networking for introverts. Picture this: three days (and nights!) of being “on” at a…

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