Engaging your First-Time Attendees | Monday, October 14th, 2024 11 am - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock-Hour Domain A: Strategic Planning

Think back to the last time you went somewhere new, where you had to meet new people and navigate an unfamiliar space. I’ll give you a moment…Have you thought of it?

Good. Now, think about how you felt during that time. Were you anxious? Were you worried about making the right impression? I don’t know about you, but my mind drifted back to the high school cafeteria. I have no memory of the food (it probably wasn’t too good), but I clearly remember sweating out which table to sit at!

So now you’re a first-time attendee at your conference. Do I know anybody? Where do I go to get my badge? Where is the food? Will I want to come back next year?

These are all questions that meeting planners should be thinking about as early as the sourcing phase. During our time together, we’ll look at why first-timers are a valuable demographic for your meeting and how ensuring they have a good time will ensure they return year after year. We’ll explore how groups and planners have successfully engaged their first timers and you’ll walk away with actionable advice that you can apply to your next event.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Evaluate ways to engage first-time attendees by ensuring they have a positive event experience

2) Illustrate the value of first-time attendees to your organization and event.

3) Create more engagement opportunities for first-time attendees by drawing ideas from other groups’ efforts.

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Panel:

Darryl Diamond, CMP, HMCC

Talley

Claire Abrams, CMP, DES

Independent Conference and Event Strategist

Kacie Corbit, CMP

Motorola Solutions

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Darryl Diamond, CMP, DES

Talley

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