Conference playbooks — page 7

How to plan, run and get value out of conferences — from agenda design to attendee experience.

303 stories in this topic

August 7, 202618 min

How to Write a Press Release for a Tech Event

Learn how to write an event press release for a tech conference, meetup, workshop, or launch. This practical guide covers structure, headlines, quotes, event details, distribution, examples, templates, SEO, and a final checklist for organisers who want journalists and relevant attendees to understand why their event matters.

August 7, 202617 min

Turning an Event Into a Salesforce Campaign: A Complete Guide

Learn how to turn event data into a Salesforce Campaign, organize attendees, track engagement, measure results, and improve event-driven CRM workflows with practical strategies.

August 7, 202617 min

Team Offsite Agenda That Isn’t Trust Falls: A Practical Playbook

A practical team offsite agenda for teams that want alignment, better decisions, meaningful connection, and useful follow-through—not trust falls or forced fun. Includes a one-day agenda template, activity framework, planning checklist, facilitation guidance, networking ideas, and post-offsite actions.

August 7, 202617 min

Partner Summits: Getting Ecosystems in One Room

Learn how partner summits bring ecosystems together, create stronger business relationships, improve collaboration, and help organizations build meaningful connections with the right stakeholders.

August 7, 202616 min

How to Run a Customer Advisory Board Meeting: Complete Guide

Learn how to run a customer advisory board meeting with a structured agenda, member selection process, engagement tactics, follow-up framework, and practical tools to create valuable customer insights.

August 7, 202614 min

The SaaS User Conference Playbook for First-Timers: How to Plan, Run, and Maximize Your Event

A practical SaaS User Conference Playbook for first-timers covering planning, attendee engagement, networking, event operations, and post-event success strategies with actionable steps.

August 7, 202615 min

How to Run an AMA Session That Doesn't Die After Three Questions

Learn how to design an AMA session format that keeps participants engaged beyond the first few questions. Discover preparation methods, moderation tactics, audience interaction strategies, and how event networking platforms can improve meaningful conversations.

August 7, 202615 min

Lightning Talks: Rules That Keep Them Sharp and Effective

Discover the essential lightning talks rules that help speakers stay focused, deliver value quickly, and create engaging event experiences. Learn how organizers can structure short talks and improve participant connections.

August 7, 202615 min

How to Run an Unconference: Build an Agenda Shaped by the Room

Learn how to run an unconference where participants create the agenda together. Discover the unconference format, session design, facilitation methods, tools, and ways to create meaningful participant connections.

August 7, 202618 min

The Metrics We Refuse to Show Organizers: Privacy-First Event Product Design

An editorial guide to the event metrics privacy-first platforms should never expose to organizers—from private messages and popularity scores to inferred relationships—and the safer, decision-useful signals that can replace them. It also explains how MeetWho balances event operations, attendee consent, and meaningful networking.

August 7, 202617 min

Will AI Agents Attend Conferences for Us? The Future of AI Agents Networking

Discover how AI agents could transform conference networking, from finding relevant connections to preparing conversations and managing follow-ups. Explore the future of AI agents networking and how platforms like MeetWho support more meaningful professional connections.

August 7, 202615 min

What to Do When Half Your Speakers Cancel: Event Crisis Management Guide

Learn what to do when half your speakers cancel before an event. This event crisis management guide covers backup planning, attendee communication, schedule recovery, and networking strategies to protect event value.

August 7, 202615 min

Visa and Travel Support for International Attendees: Conference Visa Letter Guide

Learn how event organizers can provide visa and travel support for international attendees, including conference visa letters, required details, best practices, and how event platforms simplify attendee management.

August 7, 202615 min

How to Handle Latecomers Without Disrupting the Program Flow

Learn how event organizers can manage late arrivals without interrupting speakers, sessions, or attendee experience. Discover practical event flow strategies, check-in processes, and communication methods that keep programs running smoothly.

August 7, 202616 min

Decision Fatigue at Conferences: Why Fewer Choices Convert Better

Discover how reducing attendee choices in conference agenda design can improve engagement, networking outcomes, and event satisfaction. Learn how intentional scheduling and smart attendee matching help conferences create more meaningful experiences.

August 7, 202615 min

Small Rooms Beat Big Conferences: Why Intimate Events Create Better Connections

Discover why small events often outperform large conferences when it comes to meaningful networking, stronger relationships, and valuable professional connections. Learn how event organizers can create higher-impact experiences with smarter attendee engagement.

August 7, 202616 min

Why Most Conference Apps Get Deleted the Next Day: Fixing Event App Adoption

Many conference apps fail because they do not create enough value before, during, and after an event. Learn why event app adoption is low and how better networking experiences help attendees build meaningful connections.

August 7, 202614 min

Attendee Lists Should Be Private by Default: A Better Approach to Event Networking Privacy

Discover why attendee lists should be private by default, how privacy-first event networking improves trust, and how organizers can create meaningful connections without exposing participant data.

August 6, 202616 min

Lisbon After Web Summit: The Year-Round Startup Event Scene

Discover how Lisbon’s startup ecosystem continues beyond Web Summit with year-round conferences, founder meetups, innovation events, and networking opportunities. Learn where entrepreneurs connect and how event platforms like MeetWho help create meaningful professional connections.

August 6, 202616 min

Networking in Amsterdam: The Real Scene Behind the Conferences

Discover how networking in Amsterdam really works beyond conference halls. Learn where professionals connect, how meaningful relationships are built, and how event organizers can create smarter networking experiences.

August 6, 202616 min

Tech Events in Istanbul: The Complete 2026 Guide

Explore the tech events Istanbul professionals, founders, developers, investors and international visitors should track in 2026. This practical guide covers conferences, startup summits, AI and fintech events, venues, ticket planning, transport and strategies for meeting the right people.

August 6, 202617 min

What Conference Producers Get Wrong About Attendee Experience

Many conference producers focus on logistics while overlooking the attendee experience factors that create meaningful connections. Learn the common mistakes in conference planning and how smarter attendee engagement strategies improve event outcomes.

August 6, 202616 min

What DevRel Teams Should Measure at Events: A Complete Guide to DevRel Metrics

Learn which DevRel metrics event teams should track to measure developer engagement, networking quality, community impact, and event success with actionable frameworks.

August 6, 202615 min

How to Run a Product Manager Meetup: Format, Topics, and Speakers

A practical guide to organizing a successful product manager meetup, covering event formats, discussion topics, speaker selection, networking strategies, and tools that help create valuable professional connections.