Forget your actual horoscope: Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan are once again predicting how the "stars will align" for conferences and events in 2025!
The Event Connection Podcast is back for episode two, and this week, we're talking about what's "in" and "out" for attendee welcome sessions, event badge design, ticketing strategies, and whether or not it's still cool to have conferences in first tier cities (spoiler: maybe?).
Join us for another chat about popular event insights, served with a side of humor from the Tag Team.
---- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Get to know The Event Connection Podcast! 00:28 - Part II: What's IN and OUT with planners in 2025 01:28 - Trend 1: Presentations/sessions created with AI 04:51 - Trend 2: Branded tchotchkes, gifts, and event swag 07:56 - Trend 3: Reverse trade shows 10:31 - Trend 4: QR codes on event badges 12:50 - Trend 5: Welcome sessions for 1st time attendees 16:05 - Trend 6: Events in first tier cities 19:57 - Trend 7: Structured conference schedules 23:31 - Trend 8: Convention centers vs. non-traditional venues 27:03 - Trend 9: Tiered attendee groups (VIPs, general, etc.) 32:03 - One thing we're excited about for 2025! 32:29 - Meaghan reveals her answer 35:34 - Megan reveals her answer 38:05 - Like, comment, subscribe, and connect with pc/nametag!
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