83 Event Ideas and Formats to Inspire Your Next Great Event

Excerpt, "Whether you mix a consumer experience into a business event or a more formal business format into a consumer event, mixing and matching could set you apart from competitors and give your next event the ‘wow’ factor. To help you along, we’ve compiled 83 popular event ideas, themes and formats you can borrow from to help inspire your next great even..."

Finish reading these ideas here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/blog/70-event-ideas-and-formats-to-inspire-your-next-great-event

How soon should I contact People I have just met?

by Mark Luscombe

"If you have just attended a conference or an exhibition, taken part in a Speed Networking Event sponsored by a trade organization such as the Chamber of Commerce and have walked away with a large number of contacts and cards you need to no what to do with these new contacts... Business Networking is a professional marketing activity and does not end after you have exchanged handshakes and said goodbye upon first getting to know one another. Work out how to develop those contacts before you make them."

Read his post here
http://www.businessnetworkingnow.com/business-networking-tips/how-soon-should-i-contact-people-i-have-just-met

Some Secrets of Successful Presentations

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by Catherine M. Wolfe

In this article, you'll learn...

* Four steps to creating a winning presentation
* How to overcome common presentation challenges
* Ways to gather feedback on your presentation after an event


Read article here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2011/5251/some-secrets-of-successful-presentations#ixzz1PeUaSzrd

Top Tips for Attending Networking Events

"Tomorrow I will be attending the Texas Conference for Women; it is the state’s premier networking, educational and job fair event for women. For me this event is a fantastic opportunity to network with like minded individuals....In honor of tomorrow’s event, I am sharing my top networking tips for events, expos, conferences and career fairs."

Read tips here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-attending-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-3402

Networking at Conferences

by Liz Lynch

"...Not only do you get a chance to hear about new trends and breakthrough ideas that can help your business or career, but you also get a chance to meet other folks who are highly interested in the same thing and willing to make the investment to attend."

Read Part 1 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1



"...Though numbers may be down this year due to the economy, according to Meetings & Conventions magazine, more than 27 million people attend conferences, trade shows, and conventions each year. And the main reason they go is to network."

Read Part 2 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-%e2%80%93-part-2


"....networking in person is a vital component of every networking plan. And despite the growing popularity of online networking, I don’t believe face-to-face networking will ever go away.....Even people who network online all the time still want to see each other in person!"

Read Part 3 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-%e2%80%93-part-3

Business Events & Networking 101

How to Organize Effective & Succesful Events, Business Networking Expos & Mixers

by Cesar Plata, Founder infoBayArea.com

Since 1998, we have organized hundreds of events (2-4 events per month): monthly business networking mixers, dinner socials, and the very well-attended Silicon Valley Business Expos. We are sharing lessons learned so the next event you plan may be more effective, successful and fun. Join us at our events and see for yourself!

Read article here
http://www.muybueno.net/articles/networking101.html