A selection of general topics for those working in the business events industry in Australia and abroad
2/07/2010 5:38:39 PM
ianhoskins
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I have to agree with other Posts!! Yes Video Conferencing has reduced the need for many smaller meetings, which weren't particularly profitable anyway but I think it will be a long time before technology can really replace that face-to-face contact which is so essential for real communication.
So I don't think we need to worry, those special events with themes, entertainment and people getting together will always continue. Technology will help us perform better but I am sure it won't replace us!!!
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2/07/2010 3:35:35 PM
AB99
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While small meetings and consultations may be conducted via the web, and people may more often attend training classes or seminars online, I believe larger meetings, conferences and trade shows will continue to be held as physical events. We get so much more from seeing, talking in person, and interacting that this is unlikely to change.
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2/07/2010 3:33:12 PM
PeterGray
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This is an age old question and has been raised regularly almost since I became a PCO (which is a long time). Events, particularly seminars, meetings, conferences, conventions and even congresses, succeed because they bring people face to face in one place which is generally not their place of employment. The interaction which takes place amongst delegates between and after sessions is as important than the sessions themselves. Not everyone imparts or receives information in the same way and at any presentation only around 70% of the audience will be able to fully understand the information presented. The 'social' sessions enable the remainder to receive the information from those who did understand it and can communicate on their wavelength. This alone makes events more cost-effective (if presented professionally) than electronic media. The removing of delegates from their place of work also enhances concentration and tends to eliminate distractions (although with mobile phones these days distraction is everywhere). Choosing a destination and venue carefully can also enhance relaxation and provide facilities not generally available to delegates at their place of work.
Where a conference is part of an incentive reward I doubt whether many will consider sitting in front of a screen, no matter how large, a reward for their efforts!
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2/07/2010 2:12:36 PM
bfoster
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What will the events industry look like 10 years from now? Will we still be attending meetings globally or will we be utilising the latest technology and be beamed in when in reality we are sitting in front of our computer in our office? Will live events be a thing of the past? If not, then what can we expect in the entertainment sector? In micenet AUSTRALIA magazine's August edition we'll be bringing readers a snapshot of what the future may be like in the business events world. And we need your help! Tell us what you think here.
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