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Conference Content Design Ideas to deliver a better Event

January 24, 2021 David Staughton

How to use better CONFERENCE DESIGN for an engaging & entertaining conference program

  • Would you like to create a more engaging conference or event?
  • Need to attract more people to attend your conference?
  • Want to avoid making common conference production mistakes?

Here are some great ideas to improve your conference design to get better results by David Staughton CSP 

Conference Design

Tips For Designing A Great CONFERENCE PROGRAM

  • Set the tone of the event by picking the best inspirational speakers for the Keynote Presentation to hit the “Key note” of the conference
  • Allow lots of quality NETWORKING time for interacting with each other – that’s what attendees really like – (if they just wanted content then they could have just watched a video, a webinar or listened to a podcast)
  • Have the right MIX on the conference design — quality content, fun and social events
  • BALANCE the information presented – A ‘Big Picture’ overview with more “How to” Skills Development or  Operational Detail in Breakout sessions or Workshops
  • Make sure there are INTERACTIVE sessions. Conferences must be ‘done with’ the delegates and not ‘done to’ them – panels, round table discussions, fireside chats, interviews make the conference more interactive. More talking ‘with them’ rather that ‘at them’.
  • Be TIMELY – run on time for a set time – Keep to Agenda. Do NOT cut the breaks and networking time because the speakers went overtime.
  • Run SHORTER AND SHARPER content sessions – MAXIMUM 90 MINS between breaks – Live by the mantra “Less is More” and don’t just NAG attendees on things they need to do.

Tips For Delivering BETTER PRESENTATIONS

  • Go easy on reading out the Powerpoint filled with lots of text – use more GRAPHICS or physical props instead
  • Beware being too “Big picture” or theoretical – be REAL, authentic & relatable instead
  • Have a handful of easy to implement PRACTICAL IDEAS and sticky sayings the delegates can easily grasp
  • Read the blog on biggest conference MISTAKES speakers make
  • Brief and monitor your suppliers or service providers about AVOIDING a HARD SELL pitch during their presentations or on stage announcements

Tips For A Better Conference Atmosphere

  • Make people feel WELCOME on arrival – have some official greeters!
  • Use LARGE readable nametags with BIG first name & State, smaller surname and company
  • Offer Branded Promotional Products that are memorable – order them early!
  • Go easy at the big DRINKING event on the first night – encourage moderation – especially with management and staff representatives
  • Remember to ENGAGE the support of AV and Hotel staff – bring a gift, chocolates or coffees!
  • CONTROL any negative or disgruntled attendees interjecting and misbehaving

A great conference design can help to get much better results for your event

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ABOUT David Staughton CSP CCEO

David Staughton PresenterDavid “Big Dave” Staughton is a Specialist Practice Consultant and an Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 15 years of professional speaking & consulting experience. He is a past board member of Professional Speakers Australia and an advisor to a large Australian speakers bureau and E-Speakers.

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