Breakout: A Virtual Masterclass

Join us for an interactive conversation on digital, hybrid and multi-hub meetings while breaking out and co-creating solutions together

Introduction

This 90-minute meeting is about what we can do in case of travel and gathering restrictions: online, hybrid or even multi-hub meetings; there are a whole range of possibilities that will be discussed during this meeting.

Who is it for?

International Associations who plan large meetings, engagement in online or hybrid events can go from just watching a live presentation to an engaging and more interactive experience. And it is essential for meeting professionals to acquire the basic knowledge on what is new, what is possible and what fits certain challenges and meeting objectives. This meetings lays the base and offers resources to develop the crucial capabilities and knowledge in this expanding segment of our industry. 

If you are looking for ways to learn more about online, hybrid or multi-hub meetings through online plenary talks combined with break out sessions where you are able to discuss issues and co-create solutions with your peers this is the meeting for you!

Programme Outline

Welcome and Introduction
Presentation
How do you keep your stakeholders on board if you need to cancel or postpone your event?
Break Outs
Small conversations in break out rooms and reporting back to the group
Presentation
Webcast or webinar?  DIY or professional?
Break Outs
Small conversations in break out rooms and reporting back to the group
Presentation
Multi-Hub Meetings, what is it? how to make it a great experience?
Break Outs
Small conversations in break out rooms and reporting back to the group
Presentation
How can BestCities work with you to be more efficient and build stronger communities?
Break Outs
Small conversations in break out rooms and reporting back to the group
Q&A
Closing

Speakers

Introduction: Jane Cunningham
Director, Community Engagement
BestCities Global Alliance

Based in Stockholm, Jane has been doing Community Engagement for BestCities Global Alliance since December 2009. Jane is passionate about event facilitation, strengthening communities through knowledge sharing and the positive impact of business events.

Maarten Vanneste, CMM
Senior Consultant
Meeting Design Institute

Maarten has been active in the meetings industry since 1982. He is an international speaker, trainer, entrepreneur and author of the bestseller “Meeting Architecture – a manifesto”, the book “Multi-Hub Meetings” and other books on meeting design. He is a recipient of the MPI Rise Award for Industry Leadership. 

Registration

We will be holding two sessions on 31 March 2020, there is no cost to participate but we do have limited spaces available so please register below to secure your spot.

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Upon registration you will receive joining instructions in your confirmation email on how to join the meeting through Zoom.

More on getting setup on Zoom here.

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Questions?

Programme: Jane Cunningham, [email protected]
Registration: Nigel Brown, [email protected]