What can all event planners learn from fan conventions? More than you might think! In this episode, we're talking to the Convention Chairperson for Anime Milwaukee to get the inside scoop on the chaos and fun behind planning a 3-day event for 18,000 attendees.
TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 - Meet Kris Lugo - Convention Chairperson for Anime Milwaukee (AMKE)
03:27 - Kris's personal history with convention and event planning
06:18 - All about AMKE: the history and financial impact
10:11 - The secret to facilitating activities for all personality types
14:35 - How AMKE manages 24-hour programming for attendees
16:52 - Annual themes and how they can excite attendees and vendors
20:38 - Ideas for staying in front of your audience year round
25:56 - How corporate events can use con-like strategies to excite attendees
28:02 - Long live the Polkalator!
32:53 - How badge ribbons can engage attendees and vendors
37:14 - Creating and managing strong relationships with sponsors
39:56 - The pressure of creating a "bigger and better" event each year
42:29 - Words of advice for anyone interested in planning conventions
47:07 - Wrap-up and what's next for AMKE?
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