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  • 1.  Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 08-28-2024 07:01

    Welcome to the Cvent Community! It's time for our weekly Tip of the Week discussion! There's a lot to juggle with budgeting, registration, marketing, and post-event feedback. And while you're at it, you just cannot forget to create interactive events that engage and entertain attendees. Attendees. 

    Install Photo Booths 

    Everyone loves a photo booth. It's a great way to let your attendees capture their event experience in fun photos. Take event interactivity to the next level by getting attendees to share those photos on your social wall.  

    Award Attendees for Participation 

    Awarding prizes for different categories encourages them to get involved and rewards the most engaged. For example, you could award the person with the most correct answers in a quiz or who asked the most questions in an AMA.  

    Ask Me Anything (AMA) Sessions 

    Ask attendees to submit their questions before and during the talk, with the twist that they can ask anything they want. AMA sessions encourage openness and direct interaction with speakers or experts and give your audience valuable insights they can relate to. 

    Hands-on Workshops for Engaged Attendees 

    Whether a conference, festival, or meetup, hands-on workshops are a great way to get attendees involved. At a digital marketing conference, you could do website audit workshops where attendees get to roll up their sleeves and audit their own site. Similarly, why not do a "build your own mini garden" workshop for a sustainability event?  

    Get Social, Get Buzzing 

    Another aspect of social media is hosting contests on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok. These can really increase online engagement and buzz. Ask attendees to participate in activities such as answering trivia questions, joining an online quiz, or simply sharing photos of their event experience.  

    Game Shows 

    Finding interactive entertainment for virtual events can be tough, but game shows are the answer.  

    • Jeopardy: Test attendee's knowledge on a wide range of topics in a fun, competitive format. 

    • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Create excitement with this classic trivia game where participants can win virtual prizes. 

    • Name That Tune: A fun way to engage music lovers by having them guess songs from short clips. 

    Host Panel Discussions 

    To host a panel discussion, gather a group of experts on a topic and allow attendees to ask questions. This Q&A format keeps the audience engaged as their questions steer the conversation in meaningful directions.  

    Gamify Your Event 

    Gamification is a great way for people to explore the venue and engage with clues and tasks. If you plan to use event software like a mobile app, add in-app games to keep everyone entertained during breaks. Don't forget to offer points for participation in various activities-attendees can redeem these for prizes or rewards, adding an extra layer of fun. 

    Questions for you-  

    • How do you make your conference more interactive?
    • Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? 

    #TipoftheWeek


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    Megha Jetley
    Manager, Customer Marketing
    Cvent Marketing Department
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  • 2.  RE: Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 08-30-2024 11:21
    • How do you make your conference more interactive?
      • We do not hold conferences, but we do have smaller in-person events in which we have icebreakers
    • Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? 
      • I love all these ideas, especially the game show idea!


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    Lori Wildman
    Marketing Director
    lwildman@dmainc.com
    DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.United States
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  • 3.  RE: Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 09-03-2024 09:09

    How do you make your conference more interactive?

    • We're trying to upgrade our interactive side. We now use an event app and we often have a few conferences.

    Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? 

    • I can't wait to try some game shows! I'm sure it would be a success.


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    Cassandre Therrien
    Technology Coordinator - MICE
    Laurier Du Vallon
    Québec, Canada
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  • 4.  RE: Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 09-03-2024 16:39
    • How do you make your conference more interactive? mobile app and social campaigns
    • Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? Get buzzing!


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    Hallie Loeb
    Program Manager, Events & Experiences
    CDW USA
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  • 5.  RE: Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 09-04-2024 08:53
    • How do you make your conference more interactive?

    In many of our conferences we offer in booth lecture or hands on courses for the attendees to test out our product on models.

    • Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? 

    Host Panel discussions



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    Amy Lum
    Senior Meetings & Events Specialist
    Boston Scientific CorporationUnited States
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  • 6.  RE: Tips and Ideas on hosting Interactive Events in 2024

    Posted 09-04-2024 10:30
    • How do you make your conference more interactive? We offer polling during sessions. Afternoon activities to get people more relaxed for discussions. We usually have engaging activities at our receptions. We do a lot of panel discussions.
    • Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event? Last year we did an AI style photo booth that went over amazingly well!


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    rachel
    NJ
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