GrowthZone

JANUARY 22, 2019

Hosting a physical conference is cost-prohibitive for many organizations with small budgets, making it an out-of-reach goal. With the technology available today, smaller organizations can reap the benefits of hosting their own conferences…virtually. Virtual conferences can offer: Member education.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference. While it’s not yet clear what “hybrid” will mean for scientific conference planners in 2021, the future looks promising. Tue 2/2 at 11 a.m. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

They go into detail on the items that belong on your list: reporting, security, API, technology partners, access control, cost of ownership, vendor stability, and the ability to expand software capabilities as your needs change. This isnt just a conference; its a celebration of legacy and a roadmap to the future of purpose-driven work.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. Member engagement.

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JULY 2, 2021

It comes from a group of legal vendors who met late last year “to explore the current state of legal industry conferences and discuss ways they might partner with conference organizers to build a better experience for all.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work. Presenters: Michael Ryan, TEDx Global Partnerships, TED Conferences. More info/register.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Conference Organizers Summit (Day 1). What does that mean?

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course teaches the practical use of AI tools for association professionals. The Art And Science Of Certification: Building Credible And Engaging Experiences Learn how to craft certifications that truly engage learners and deliver results. Association AI. More info/register.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. – Certification Administration Learn how to develop and implement a successful certification program, and how to assess and monitor the performance of certified individuals. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system (DNS) and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Why Virtual Conferences Have Sticking Power. Guest: Patrick Bontinck. Tue 6/15 at 11 a.m.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Conferences. Julius Solaris shares what he loved about the Connect Marketplace event —ideas to consider for your association’s next conference. Chaviva Gordon-Bennett at Bizzabo explains why smaller conferences are making a bigger impact than large ones. Decide how long you want to work on something. More info/register.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

Perhaps not surprising, associations said conferences and trade shows are also common recruiting tools, ranking No. Competitive associations or sources of information (34 percent) and economy/cost of membership (31 percent) are the biggest external challenges to growing membership. So why do associations remain popular?

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

What you ultimately want is to be able to monetize the event,” said Michael Tatonetti , director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society. A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. Part 2: Value proposition.

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MARCH 5, 2021

A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Quick hits. Lisa Boylan, Associations Now ). Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Many associations considering offering online learning to their members start by providing webinars, or recorded conference sessions online. Understand your Cost Options – It is critical to agree a payment structure that is in line with planned usage of the system and the association’s business model.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Association education programs, whether providing conferences, online or offline training , blended programs, or a combination of approaches, are inherently social in nature. Request a Demo Today.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Case in point, the “Super Bowl of Conferences” will be held here in 2015. My session will illuminate current best practices in training and conference session planning and has come to be titled, “Leveraging Strategy to Amplify Education Initiatives.”. When it comes to training/conference session planning, what needs improvement?

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.”

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Use your community to show members the courses and certifications available to them, then give them a place to discuss and meet fellow learners.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Technology advancements have enabled low cost to free solutions that help associations and nonprofits with constituent management, marketing, engagement and more. – The ABCs of ABCs: What Assessment-Based Certificates Are and How to Determine If They Should Be Part of Your Education Portfolio. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

Once they start attending your webinars and finding value, they’ll continue coming back to you for more content – on-demand webinars, conference recordings, online certification and continuing education programs, maybe even your annual meeting. Resource: 6 Key Features of the Best Learning Management Systems.

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APRIL 22, 2016

If you’re at the digitalNow conference when this is published on Friday, please find me and say hello. EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . Happy Passover! Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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APRIL 22, 2016

If you’re at the digitalNow conference when this is published on Friday, please find me and say hello. EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . Happy Passover! Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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JULY 17, 2020

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. MS, CAE, CMM, CMP, Managing Director, Learning and Conferences, Financial Planning Association. MeetingsNet ).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 21, 2018

Once they start attending your webinars and finding value, they’ll continue coming back to you for more content – on-demand webinars, recordings from conferences, online certification and continuing education programs – you name it. But first, win their trust by offering them insightful and engaging content at no cost!

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference success. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians went virtual with their conference early in the pandemic, March 19, to be exact. Virtual conference sponsorships.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. And that’s just the cost of joining. Upon the completion of a learning pathway, the learner receives a digital badge, certificate, and/or certification. The state of millennial membership. Scholarships.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Why the cost of a restaurant meal has soared—you really should read this if you ever dine out. ( We’ll address both the real costs and the impact on experiences for participants. Conference Sustainability: Should You Be Prioritising It in 2022? Host: Certification Network Group. Quick hits. New York Times , no paywall).

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JUNE 7, 2024

Annual conferences. Redesigning your annual conference is risky but you have to keep appealing to new audiences as they enter and make their way through the workplace. Kara Nacarato at Event Garde offers advice on balancing tradition and innovation when reinventing the annual conference experience. Membership. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Useful, Free & Low-Cost Tools, Software, and Services for Your Nonprofit. What software tools and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using? Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

It’s been a great week in Dayton, Ohio as I wrap up my time at the 2015 Ohio Association of Association Executives Annual Conference. Trends in adult learning all point to online learning as preferred choice for continuing education and certification for professionals.

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