A survey on the smartblogs.com website tracks feedback from more than 210,000 business leaders. The website asked readers what in their opinion is the most important element of a top-quality leadership conference. Topics and speakers are the most important part of any conference. An interesting agenda may even justify higher costs for attendees.
Breakout sessions and networking activities are also seen as useful and beneficial. On the other hand, many leaders around the world do not think that location or promotional gifts are of such importance.
The most impoortant aspects of a worthwhile conference
Outstanding speakers and topics: 62 %
Good breakout sessions: 22 %
Social and networking activities: 13 %
Many vendors to interact with: 1 %
Excellent venue or location: 2 %
Other aspects,such as cost or giveaways: 1 %
Content is key – check agendas thoroughly
Time is very precious. Therefore you need to get the most out of any learning event or conference you attend. The very best conferences are all about top speakers and the most current and important topics. If you don’t focus on content above everything else, you may not be attending the best conferences that are out there.
Breakout sessions are the second most-praised aspect of great conferences. Such sessions can also make the difference between what is a useful event or waste of time. They are brief workshops or seminars that are scheduled as part of a conference. Specific topics related to the overall broader topic of the conference are discussed among smaller groups consisting of conference attendees. This allows people to go into more detail and discuss more specific questions and related matters.
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