Comments on: Making Conferences More Social – Part 2

By: derekshowerman

derekshowerman — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:55:47 +0000

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By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:52:59 +0000

Great post(s)! This is the first I’ve seen of any one giving advice to conference creators – let’s hope it sticks…Would be interested to see a follow up on how attendees can make the most of their experiences, too (although I’m sure a lot of this stuff applies to both) and/or recommended conferences for fellow social media users/fans/novices…

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:36:42 +0000

derek — totally agree with you. I recently wrote about this some on our company blog and quite a discussion ensued

http://www.eventvue.com/blog/2009/01/15/tradeshows-may-be-dying-but-permission-and-community-will-save-them/

thanks for your thoughts on the conversation — it’s definitely something that needs to be *way* expanded in our industry

By: Iris Fliegelman

Iris Fliegelman — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:41:50 +0000

Nice comprehensive plan Derek! I agree with all your steps pre, during and post event. From my experience getting all engaged and using the various methods to interact can be tough – especially with groups that are not as familiar with the tools. You are right about the resources part – not only commitment to see the process through but a lot of investment of dollars for the conference producer and sadly many need to cut back where they can. One day soon I hope the cost of providing some of these benefits will lessen and the true impact of this new media can be realized! just my two cents….