August 4, 2022

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COVID changed the way a lot of us do business, including how meeting/event professionals and keynote speakers do their jobs.

A recent Forbes article highlighted the changing needs and desires of meeting/event planners since the pandemic began. Talent agencies and speaker bureaus shared what they’ve learned regarding speakers and the event industry.

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Not surprisingly, following lengthy social seclusion, meeting attendees want more time to socialize with colleagues at events and less time in meeting sessions.

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Audience members want to participate in the discussion. They want to share their perspectives with speakers and not just be passive listeners.

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Speakers at in-person events are being booked again for virtual follow-up presentations to reinforce conference messages and engage with those who didn’t attend the event.

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The weight of the pandemic has lifted, but demand for virtual meetings hasn’t. Future pandemic concerns and potential travel complications continue to weigh on attendees’ minds, and bureaus and agencies are still fielding requests for speakers to appear at hybrid and virtual events for wider audiences.

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Agencies and bureaus accustomed to six to nine-month lead times for speaker bookings are now getting requests 8-12 weeks out from planners hesitant to commit.

What new trends have you noticed in the events industry? 

 

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