EMEC 2016

This session is an introduction to the basics of audience participation technology – activating those smartphones and tablets in your attendees' hands. No worries if you don't have an iPad, we will provide an iPad Mini for each participant at this session. Lots of hands-on demonstrations included…

This session will present a novel approach to participatory meeting design that is based on the sciences of dramaturgy and adult learning. Numerous examples will be showcased and participants will get the opportunity to apply this approach to their next meeting design…

A session that looks at current practices and context for SMM moving from cost to value and focused on how intangible values such as learning, networking and loyalty could be measured…

The latest research suggests that women still have a long way to go to achieve equality in the workplace. What can companies and individuals do about it? In this session we’ll hear from accomplished women leaders and discuss topics in-depth in small-group settings…

Much has changed over the past five years in the meetings industry, yet rarely are meeting professionals represented at the executive level. Hear real-life stories of people who have been successful in being promoted to the executive level in meeting- and event-planning jobs…

Presentation-based meetings need to be facilitated so participants want to act on the input provided. Researchers have shown that "intrinsic motivation" is promoted when people's needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are met…

How can you turn your-standard-meeting into the-event-no-one-would-want-to-miss? This workshop will help you to focus on the user experience of your meetings and events. You will learn practical tips from your peers plus the tips that Erik has collected from 1600 organisers…

During this 'Playshop', Joshua will share some of his best practices and 'easy-to-adapt' musical interventions that you will be able to use in your own particular setting…

Nowadays many successful Meeting Planners lead their own Virtual Team consisting of graphic designer, proofreader, online marketeer etc. The possibilities for physical meeting in such teams are limited…

Ciara Feely will share a collection of case studies on what makes up a winning proposal. You can expect to receive real life examples of hotel/venue clients that went from 0% to 75% conversion rates by making 3 main changes in their approach with the planner and to the proposal…

Technology adoption accelerates when there are processes, standards and resources in place to simplify and support its usage. The same is true for the technologies for your events. Identify best practices in creating and managing these technologies by looking at them from a variety of perspectives…

Learn concrete and efficient techniques for creating peacefulness, balance, and energy in your daily life. You will become acquainted with mental training, breathing techniques, and mindfulness, tools that will help you prevent stress while simultaneously improving your performance…

With increasing change, driven by technology and speed, it is becoming even harder to deliver event experiences that create moments of meaning and inspire creative thinking as well as deeper learning…

Discover the building blocks of professional selling and gain a better understanding of selling in the hospitality, meeting, and event sector. This session reviews the most important components of selling in the meetings and hospitality industry…

Your biggest customers are influential, important—and sought after by your competitors. How can you and your company mobilize to protect and grow your most important assets? Strategic account management is the way to unlock innovations that benefit both parties…

By the time EMEC draws to a close, your head will be filled with new ideas and you will be the hero of your own story. We will celebrate the achievements of the past days to ensure that you can return home and begin implementing all of these powerful design principles to your meetings…

Meeting and event professionals move people’s hearts and minds through the experiences they create. You will hear two takes on how the physical environment impacts the results of your events…

EMEC16 will be your playground where your general session facilitators, Ann Hansen and Bo Krüger – the co-developers of the Danish Meetovation concept - will take you on a journey to inspire you to write the next chapter in your own professional story…