Join us for some wild speculation on event trends in 2025! In the debut episode of "The Event Connection" podcast, we're dishing the deets on the hottest (and weirdest) event topics we could find, including sustainable events, audience engagement, attendee networking, and sponsored restrooms (...HUH?)
Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan spill the tea on what's "hot" and what's "not" in a lighthearted (and slightly unhinged) discussion on which event engagement tactics to keep your eye on this year.
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0:00 - Welcome to the podcast!
00:29 - Meet Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan
02:42 - Event trend speculation...let's go!
03:05 - Trend 1: 40+ Minute Sessions
05:52 - Trend 2: Gamifying, networking, and engagement
08:12 - Trend 3: Panel-style Conference Sessions
10:24 - Trend 4: Unique badge delivery methods
13:25 - Trend 5: Hosting virtual events
17:10 - Trend 6: Sponsored restrooms (yes, seriously)!
20:54 - Trend 7: Business vs. smart casual attire
23:03 - Trend 8: Lunchtime networking activities
26:54 - Trend 9: Badge ribbons for networking
30:31 - Trend 10: Pickleball, healthy activities
33:29 - Trend 11: After-hours entertainment
40:19 - Trend 12: Closing Advice for 2025
44:38 - Like, comment, subscribe, and connect with pc/nametag!
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