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Conferences That Captivate: 10 Most Cutting-Edge Meetings of 2023
Formerly known as our "Most Innovative Meetings" feature, this list of meetings, conferences, trade shows, and more proves that business doesn't have to be boring.
November 13, 2023
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Conferences That Captivate: Psychedelic Science 2023
The largest psychedelic conference in history featured important conversations on the power and promise of psychedelics—along with some surreal art exhibits and tech-forward sponsor activations.
November 13, 2023
A gold Burning Man dragon installation was a focal point in the roomy 'Deep Space' exhibition. Speakers, performers, and artists utilized the surrounding space for engaging conversations.
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Conferences That Captivate: SWAN Pacific Bitcoin Conference
The inaugural event adopted a festival-like atmosphere, with two stages catering to diverse audience preferences and learning styles.
November 13, 2023
'The real star of the event was the VIP area,' said JJLA's Jared Sampson. 'It granted prime access to main stage viewing and the comfort of lounge seating and charging areas, and provided convenience from dedicated bars and restrooms.'
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Conferences That Captivate: IDEOlogy Health's 2023 Texas Lung Cancer Conference
The inaugural conference flipped the stale continuing medical education format with a unique venue, music-infused programming, and a boxing-style debate between two physicians. (Yes, you read that right.)
November 13, 2023
Inspired by the conference's music venue setting, the team collaborated with Musicians on Call—a local nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to patients' bedsides—for daily opening live music performances. 'Whether through live performances or in videos, the carefully curated music played a pivotal role in striking the right balance of excitement and storytelling,' said Wilson Dow Group's Nikki Padavano. 'Music brought an emotional depth and energy to the space.'
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Conferences That Captivate: C2 Montréal 2023
Whether they were unexpectedly crashing a "wedding" or helping program an AI-generated prime minister, guests at 2023's C2MTL business conference quickly learned to expect the unexpected.
November 13, 2023
Blending theatrical performances with unique brainstorming sessions has long been a cornerstone of C2MTL, which was born from a partnership with Cirque du Soleil.
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Conferences That Captivate: Google Cloud Accelerate23
Google Cloud's largest-ever metaverse-based experience engaged its 17,600 attendees with gamification elements, a unique tour guide, and more.
November 13, 2023
A professional actor served as an event guide throughout the space. 'We scripted a character that is friendly and helpful but also funny and a little irreverent,' said Opus Agency's Jason Curtis. 'We worked with a casting agent, and after 85 auditions and two callbacks, we found Brittney. Smart, hilarious, and friendly, she creates a connection with the audience that feels genuinely playful and aligned with Google's culture.'
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Conferences That Captivate: ManpowerGroup's Circle of Stars 'The Art of Success'
The annual business event celebrated success and reinforced company values through an over-the-top experience featuring a custom drone show, a "Summit of Success" on an actual pyramid, and more.
November 13, 2023
ManpowerGroup's annual Circle of Stars business event was designed and produced by Events of a Lifetime Productions.
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Conferences That Captivate: The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival
Fun fact: The stage backdrop from the festival now provides shade at a community garden in Brooklyn. Here’s how else the team leaned into upcycling and sustainability-focused volunteerism at the annual event.
November 13, 2023
The festival's main stage hosted high-profile speakers like former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama (pictured). The stage was later upcycled through a partnership with New York's GreenThumb.
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Conferences That Captivate: NAMICon 2023
The National Alliance on Mental Illness' annual convention featured thoughtful, inclusive programming and unique experiential touches.
November 13, 2023
New this year, the show floor featured therapy horses from Acres for Life to show attendees how animals can help with mental health.
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Conferences That Captivate: Walmart Associates Week 2023
The 15,000-attendee celebration mixed key messaging with moments of team unity and headline-grabbing entertainment—including a surprise message from Tom Cruise.
November 13, 2023
The week culminated in performances from the likes of Shania Twain, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, John Legend, and Pitbull.
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Conferences That Captivate: Horizon 2023 National Sales Meeting
An immersive stage design and emphasis on storytelling kept employees focused and inspired during a time of change.
November 13, 2023
The 1,200-attendee meeting's panoramic main stage was created with 980 LED panels spanning five screens, complemented by 225 tailor-made kinetic LED lights that shifted and synchronized with the content. 'By incorporating the overhead kinetic LED lights, we extended the stage above the audience and enhanced the sensory experience of the content by bringing it closer—as close as four feet above attendees' heads,' said Wilson Dow Group's Gino Pennacchio.
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Call for Nominations: The Year's Most Cutting-Edge Meetings, Conferences, and Trade Shows
BizBash is rounding up the most creative business gatherings that have taken place since September 2022. What should be on the list?
September 18, 2023
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10 Most Innovative Meetings 2022
The year’s most creative meetings, conferences, and trade shows proved that business doesn't have to be boring.
November 15, 2022
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Most Innovative Meetings 2022: ServiceTitan's Customer Conference—Pantheon 2022
The event—which drew the likes of Magic Johnson and Brad Paisley—was held fully outdoors on the grounds of an iconic Los Angeles stadium.
November 15, 2022
Most Innovative Meetings 2022: ServiceTitan's Customer Conference—Pantheon 2022
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Most Innovative Meetings 2022: Forbes 30/50 Summit
The inaugural event brought together multiple generations of trailblazing women for unique networking experiences and cultural immersion.
November 15, 2022
Most Innovative Meetings 2022: Forbes Inaugural 30/50 Summit
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Most Innovative Meetings 2022: Cisco IMPACT FY23
The tech company’s annual sales kick-off found a unique way to celebrate its team members, both in-person and virtually.
November 15, 2022
Most Innovative Meetings 2022: Cisco IMPACT FY23
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Most Innovative Meetings 2022: The Utility Expo
The decades-old event from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers featured a brand-new name and a revamped, user-friendly layout.
November 15, 2022
Most Innovative Meetings 2022: The Utility Expo
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Most Innovative Meetings 2022: PepsiCo Pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
PepsiCo served as the official beverage and snack partner for the massive global expo—and created three striking pavilions to educate attendees and promote its products.
November 15, 2022
Most Innovative Meetings 2022: PepsiCo Pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
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