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Increase Attendee
Interaction
W
e surveyed many Attendees, Speakers and
Exhibitors to find out what would make them
more comfortable with interacting during the event.
These are some of the suggestions….
Ÿ More time between workshops. Most events only
allow for ten minutes to get from the first
workshop to the next. This makes it difficult for
Attendees to chat with one another and start
building relationships.
Ÿ Yoga time. One Speaker has suggested a mobile
Yoga studio or Yoga room where Attendees can
take a break from the hustle and bustle of the event
and do some Yoga. This is a great time to chat and
make new friends as well.
Ÿ Ideas board. Have a cork board in the back of the
Ÿ Attendee Pal program. Asking on the registration
room where attendees can post the ideas and
form if the Attendee would like to be matched up
inspiration they received after a workshop or
with another Attendee could help individuals who
breakout session. Take a picture of the board filled
are more introverted or traveling alone. One
with ideas and post it on social media.
Attendee stated she would love to have someone
she could network with and possibly go out and Ÿ Event Podcast or Facebook live streaming during
explore the venue city, something she didn’t feel
event. This one takes more time but can be worth it
comfortable doing alone.
to get more Attendees to interact with Exhibitors.
Its a chance for their voice to be heard and a little
Ÿ Roundtable rather than classroom setup. Speaker,
exposure for them as well.
Wendy Watkins has a wonderful suggestion to
ensure interaction during workshops is to have Ÿ Mastermind option. Having a Mastermind Hot spot,
round tables rather than classroom or theatre style.
just like wifi hotspots throughout the event, each one
This way, Attendees can interact with more than
hosting a different topic. Discounted registration
one person and it creates a more open
could be given to those willing to moderate.
environment.
Ÿ Picture booth. Having a backdrop or photo booths
throughout the venue can give attendees an
opportunity to capture moments that can be shared
on social media after the event comes to an end.
Ÿ Networking event. Some Attendees who are not
crazy about happy hour could benefit from a
morning coffee event to network, or even a special
lunch event hosted by a Sponsor.
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