03/06/2024

How Meetings Help Create Connectedness, Combat Loneliness

Five strategies meeting planners can implement

In our increasingly digital world, where loneliness and a sense of disconnectedness are prevalent for many people, live events such as business conferences and trade association meetings are becoming more important than ever for human connection and belonging.

To ensure that your event stands out as a pinnacle of networking and shared experiences, here are five strategies meeting planners can implement.

Encourage speaker-attendee interaction. Every session should include interactive elements that prompt attendees to engage with the content and each other. Encourage speakers to facilitate discussions, pose questions that spur conversation and design activities that require audience participation. This approach enhances learning and encourages attendees to continue the conversation beyond the confines of the session, fostering more profound connections. Having speakers stick around the next break or meal after their presentation can also help attendees connect, as they often want to socialize with presenters.

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