I have the pleasure of leading two sessions at the Office* Tradeshow in Washington D.C. from May 29-31. The tradeshow pass is free. Or, you can use the code below to save 50% off the conference pass! Definitely check out this event and come visit me while I’m in DC! Here is a little info on the sessions I’m leading:
10 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Events Using Social Media
Liz King, Liz King Events
Every event planner knows that the fun of event planning is in the creativity. This session identifies ten creative ways to approach your events with a fresh perspective. Social media can help you to put the “social” into your events by promoting engagement, networking, and collaboration. Social media can also drive attendance and reinforce content. We’ll talk about ways to spread the word about your events and help your attendees engage better before, during, and after events. Think live streaming, affiliate marketing, and so much more!
Event Technologies That Will Change Your Life
Liz King, Liz King Events
As a busy event planner, keeping up with the innovations in event technology seems impossible at times. Which new technologies offer an indelible value-added experience and which are distracting? When are old technologies your best choice? Join us to learn about innovative companies that are changing the landscape of events. We will talk about QR codes, online communities, ticketing tools, and many other tools and resources that transform the way we plan and implement events. Consider this your one-stop-shop to get you up-to-date on all things event technology related.
Working at a startup that focuses on connecting planners with locations online so that they can find and book the best possible location for their event is a blast. I get to learn all about the different locations around NYC, meet the management, check them out in person, etc, etc. One of the most important things that I have learned about working directly with locations and helping connect them with various planners is truly understanding how important the location is to your overall event. Here are the top four reasons I have learned on why a location is so important:
Your name: Silke Fleischer
Your name: Jordan Smith
It seems that the past year has brought to the surface many conversations about the most influential and innovative people in the event planning industry. People are making lists left and right of the most innovative people in our industry and some have been quite controversial. While I don’t necessarily want to get into the controversy, I do feel it’s important to talk about what really makes an innovative and influential leader.
Your name: Erica St. Angel
