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Power Talk: Designing Belonging with Dr. Tanisha King
If you missed this event you can access the recorded webinar below.
From Efficiency to Excellence: AI Is The Push We Need
Event professionals have long been burdened by too many tasks, short timelines, and insufficient resources. AI democratizes the very things we have been asking for:…
How to Convince Your Employer to Fund Your Learning
Investing in professional growth is key to staying ahead in the business events industry. If you’re looking to enroll in a PCMA Institute course, securing…
Navigating the Future of Business Events: Actionable Insights for 2025
Business events are where ideas flourish, innovations take shape, and solutions emerge. As planners, marketers, and strategists, we don’t just react to change—we create the…
5 Ways to Create Better Event ROI and ROE
Events are now at the forefront of driving strategic value thanks to their ability to create powerful connections and motivate change. Did you know that…
How to Prepare for an Event Crisis: An Essential Q&A for Event Pros
After our recent webinar, What to Do When Things Go Wrong: Crisis Management, Security, & Risk Mitigation Insights from Disaster Experts, panelist Juliette Kayyem addressed…
Why Use Intent-Based Networking to Connect Participants with Purpose?
In the fast-paced world of business events, traditional networking often feels like a game of chance — hoping that the right conversation or connection will…
Crunching the Numbers: How Data Analytics Can Shape Your Event Strategy
In today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy world, the landscape of event planning is rapidly evolving. With the advent of digital tools and platforms, the importance of data…
Unbelievably Easy Ways To Use AI for Post-Event Analysis
Since forever, post-event analysis in the events industry has been limited because it relies on anecdotal feedback and manually processed survey data. Event pros typically…
Unlocking Inclusivity: 5 Key Takeaways from Experts on Accessible Events
“If identical isn’t possible, make it comparable.” – Stephen Cutchins, Senior Manager, Accessibility at CVENT Creating an accessible event isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s about…
34 Essential Tips to Make Your Event Accessible for Every Body
Is your event truly accessible? How do you define a disability? Physical, behavioral, developmental, sensory, visible, invisible—the list goes on. This Friday marks 34 years…
We’re Going There: Digging Into Hot Topics at ELI’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit
The Event Leadership Institute’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3 will present vital topics that speak to today’s unique environment — from the pandemic to politics and more.
Here’s a preview of the summit’s general sessions and keynote.
Smarten Up Your 2020 Plans With Continuing Education
A college degree doesn’t keep up with the real world. On the job training can’t teach you everything you need to know. That’s why you need continuing education.
Camera Riser | Tech Thursdays Videos
In this week’s Tech Thursday, Michael Granek, President & COO of ELI, and Kevin from Clark’s AV answer the question “What is a camera riser?”. Kevin shares what the difference is between a regular riser or stage deck vs. a camera riser, and why you need one when having a camera at your event.
Tech Thursdays: Snake
In this week’s Tech Thursday, Michael Granek, President & COO of ELI, and Kevin from Clark’s AV answer the question “what is a snake?”. Kevin shares what snakes are used for, the cost benefits of using snakes, and more.
Lumens | Tech Thursdays Videos
The Event Leadership Institute and Clark’s AV have teamed up to bring you Tech Thursdays, short, micro-lessons about AV equipment and event technology. In this week’s video, ELI’s President & COO, Michael Granek, and Kevin Rowe from Clark’s AV answer the question “What are lumens?”
Teaching About Contracts? Here’s An Experiential Learning Activity For Your Class
A common challenge that teachers face is developing lesson activities that provide engaging learning opportunities, but that are also memorable enough that students will retain key points long after the course or program. When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge.
The Importance of Lifelong Learning for Event & Meeting Planners
Finding the time to devote several hours to your own professional and personal development each week may seem challenging. However, can you afford to not be?
3 Reasons Event Planners Benefit from Learning Event Tech & AV
You’re excitedly planning your next event, and your proposal for event tech and audio visual (AV) just came in. You hastily grab the document and begin scanning. Without really knowing what you’re looking at, you say, “looks good to me!”, negotiate a little bit, and then…
The Results Are In! Average Score of ELI’s Event Design Skills Quiz is 51%!
As event professionals, we’d like to say that we possess (naturally) an excellent sense of style, exhibit a certain amount of creativity and offer a solid understanding of design. We follow the latest trends, can identify couture by designer name, select furniture pieces to help make a venue feel more intimate, and know what colors…
Podium vs. Lectern: What’s In A Name?
If I asked 1,000 event professionals to give me the name of the upright piece of furniture with the slanted top that a speaker stands behind to deliver her speech, the vast majority of you would say “Podium.” And you’d be wrong. But really…
Proving Your Value with Digital Credentials
Last month I moderated a roundtable for heads of in-house event departments, and one of the main issues to arise was the challenge of proving the value of in-house planners. “Executives in my company still don’t know what we do,” said one person. “They think they could just…
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