Ifeyinwa Juwah TechIOSH on LinkedIn: Conference Ticket Giveaway Challenge! Sponsored by IOSH 🎟 We’re thrilled… (2024)

Reflecting on a Year of Community and Growth. In 2023, CIONET Belgium has continued to foster a vibrant community through a series of successful events:💥 We have organised 209 events, including community gatherings, roundtables, tribe sessions, and hospitality happenings.💥 Our community has grown to 1,200 members, marking an approximately 15% increase in our network of professionals and IT experts.💥 Throughout the year, 267 speakers have shared their insights, contributing to the collective knowledge of our community.💥 A total of 823 individual members have participated in at least one event. On average, a member attends more than 3 events annually.💥 Our Summer Festival stood out as the biggest annual gathering of Belgium's digital community, drawing over 200 participants.💥 The near 100% show rate at roundtables is exceptional in the event landscape. This success is attributed to a combination of high-level attendees, a balanced mix of IT providers and users, and the solid selection and preparation in collaboration with speakers. Quality proves its worth, as evidenced by the figures.💥 Les Rencontres de CIONET, launched two years ago, gathering French-speaking CIOs, has helped us achieve a wider geographical spread of members across the country.As we look to the future, we're excited to maintain our commitment to our CIONET community. We plan to continue on this successful path, focusing on quality events and community building.#CIONET#CIONETBelgium#CIOCommunity#Digitalleaders#CommunityEngagement

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Proud to announce that I'm speaking at the London Venues Summit on 1st July, 2024. Calling all event planners! Learn the ropes of crafting inclusive conferences. From choosing accessible venues to attracting and supporting female speakers, this presentation provides simple and effective tips to make your events welcoming for everyone. Let’s make sure no one misses out – join us and boost the inclusivity of your next event!1. Explore strategies for sourcing an accessible venue for your event2. Understand why having a diverse speaker portfolio matters and how to make it happen.3. Attracting and supporting minority and marginalised speakers.

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My non-negotiables for every event I attend.- Attendees that matter. I need cues that the right people are there.- Sponsor presence. An under-sponsored event is not a good sign.- Interesting destination. Because I live in Vegas and know the Venetian parking lot better than my house.- Great food and entertainment. Because I want to have fun, and the event experience is also a hospitality package.- Structured networking.Because a show that relies on serendipity is just poorly planned and lazy.- Laser-focused content. Because I have no time to waste listening to panels saying how ‘important’ a topic is.- Sustainability.Because it shows you care for the attendees and the local community- Clear comms.A random email with somewhat comprehensive info doesn’t cut it. Or no email, or too many emails.- Recordings available.Because I want to focus on meeting people. I’ll catch up on all the sessions I missed later.What are your non-negotiables?P. S. Tomorrow, I’ll share a framework with a roadmap to get your first 100 attendees without any drama. Every time. It will be in my free newsletter. The link is at the top of my profile.

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Yes, yes, yes! I'd build upon this and include:🛩 Not only an interesting destination, but it must be accessible to get to. Check flight patterns from major cities before booking your venue.🤝 You don't want an under sponsored experience, but your sponsors also must be relevant to your messaging. Don't have sponsorships overpower your brand and ensure on-site creative tactfully displays this balance.🙋♀️ There must be a clear path to a customer experience or help rep. No matter how meticulously an event is planned, guests will need aid and we must ensure there is someone to assist that has a deeper understanding of the experience. 🔑 Tied to sustainability, can we please just ban giveaways of pens, notebooks, water bottles and any other items that are passé and unnecessary? A giveaway should have some storytelling, provide personalization when possible, and tie back to the feeling your brand is trying to evoke. 🎉 Obvious but make it FUN! Connecting IRL is the bread and butter of life, so while you hammer home your KPI's, ensure you don't forget to be playful!

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Too many IWD events to attend.International Women's Day is upon us once again, and this year, we are #inspireinclusion. Event fliers have been seen, you have registered for various ones, and now it seems your calendar is full of IWD events. Not to mention, it's not likely to get the day off to attend these events. How do you determine which to attend and which to let go of? Left to me I'll say we attend all, but we can't have our cake and eat it. 1. Timing: How does this event fit in with my schedule? Would I be at a meeting in the office, en route to work, on my break or at home at the end of the day's work? Figuring how the time of the event fits into your schedule eliminates distractions coming up when you want to concentrate. 2. Value: We all stand for more inclusion, but not all inclusion pertains to us. Select events that align with your industry and personal goals. Don't attend events just because there are events. Determine what you intend to get out of the event and then select.3. Speakers: There are individuals you have cold-emailed and sent pitches to who never responded. Campaigns and events like this allow you to put yourself on their radar. Research the event, get strategic questions and prepare to engage with them. 4. Costing: How does the event work with my budget, is it free, are there paid sessions I would like to be a part of? Do my transportation and budget fit into it? A very easy way to get a free paid event from work is to pitch an event in your industry to your superiors that you would like to attend (ensure to research before pitching). Highlight the value of the event and the ROI you attending the event would bring to the organisation. They would be more likely to give you the day off and sponsor you if you play your cards right. I will be attending the Nigerian Women in PR on the 20th of March. What events are happening in your industry? Would you be attending and have you found a LinkedIn Buddy to go with? ➖➖➖➖➖𝐈𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐲 (𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞). 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨.----------𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶, 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀, 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.#virtualassistant#communications#publicrelations#projectmanagement#lifelonglearning#personaldevelopment

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#Day3#event#womenday#inspireinclusion#womeninbusinesswrite us to know more about upcoming events.1)Holi gethering for corporates- march 2) Annual meet -Outbound- April

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The Eastside Rooms' cost of living impact survey reveals that 45% of associations/not for profits are seeing increased difficulty in securing sponsorship for their conferences and events. The Eastside Rooms recently conducted a survey of 125* event professionals from around the world to identify challenges and opportunities faced due to economic challenges.The challenge of securing sponsorship cited by the 45% of association/not for profit respondents is compounded by the 41%, who are seeing a decrease in available funds. This means that even when sponsors are willing, they currently have less to spend.Adding to the difficulties faced by the associations/not for profits is a reduction in available sponsorship opportunities. Approximately 29% said they are finding it harder to identify and offer sponsorship opportunities, led by challenges such as lower delegate numbers and smaller exhibitions.https://lnkd.in/eABX_4DC #eventprofs #associations #venues #conferences #meetings #events

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🎉 Announcement & Event Promotion 🎉 🤝 New Partnership 🤝 Today, we are delighted to announce @asiasocietyswizerland as a new partner of foraus. Together, we are embarking on a journey to enhance each other’s work and goals. Our partnership will be built on the pillars of communication, events and knowledge exchange. Asia Society Switzerland is an independent Swiss non-profit organisation dedicated to Asia. Their mission is to foster Asia Competence and prepare Switzerland for a deeper and more sustainable engagement with Asia. They do this by providing strategic intelligence, education, and training on Asia, and by building and maintaining Asia-related communities and networks.🎙 Oxford Debate LIVE: Will Asia’s Rise Lead to a New World Order? 🎙 With Asia emerging as the world's most populous region, the event will delve into the economic and political influence of nations like China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. As the balance of power shifts eastwards, the central question arises: Will Asia's rise lead to an inevitable restructuring of the global order? From China's ambitions to reshape the system to the evolving dynamics within alliances like BRICS, we'll explore whether we are on the cusp of a new world order. Yet, amidst the discourse of an 'Asian Century,' we'll address the complexities within Asia, the absence of a unified vision for global governance, and the potential for adjustments rather than a complete overhaul of the current system.Date and registration: 📅 8th of April📍 the Kraftwerk in Zürich.The event costs 15 CHF for foraus members. Make sure to register!🔗 Link for registration 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDZ383gU

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TEDx, a platform renowned for sharing powerful ideas, has evolved into a substantial business model. By granting licenses to individuals or organizations to host independently organized TED events, TED has created a global network of idea-sharing communities. The TEDx Business ModelLicensing Fees: The core revenue stream for TED comes from licensing fees paid by TEDx organizers. This fee grants the right to use the TEDx brand and platform. TEDx events often attract sponsors looking to associate their brand with innovation and thought leadership. Sponsorship deals contribute significantly to event revenue.Ticket Sales: While not always applicable to all TEDx events, ticket sales can be a revenue source, especially for larger, ticketed events.Selling TEDx branded merchandise can generate additional income.For TEDx Organizers: Access to a proven platform, brand recognition, and a framework for organizing impactful events.Exposure to diverse perspectives, opportunities for networking, and inspiration to drive personal and professional growth.

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Julius's post below is a great start when you're thinking about event design, and I'd encourage all organizations to take it into account when putting together an event. The first step for an organization though needs to be what are our non-negotiables for WHY we are putting on this event. Some of them may align with the below, others don't. One of my favourite types of events to plan are research-based conferences. They don't rely on sponsorship, and I don't know that attendees are overly concerned with being entertained. They want to share their research and connect with others who are interested in the same thing. Once we establish WHY we are having an event, then we build out the rest of the event design, including making sure it's one attendees want to go to.

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