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My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy
Line graph of monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in October 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, then declines steadily to about 354,000 in December 2022. Traffic rises again from 2023, exceeding 1 million monthly pageviews in 2025 and 2026, with a peak of 1,518,744 in September 2025 and 1,116,458 in August 2026.
October 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
segar.com
Covert recording is increasingly unavoidable. Here's why group agreements are essential for trust and confidentiality at conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#ConferenceDesign #Facilitation #GroupProcess #EventProfs #Trust
A photograph of Thorben Grosser (wearing a PLAUD) and Julius Solaris (wearing Meta Ray-Ban glasses) at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, with permission from Thorben's LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thorbengrosser_at-imex-in-frankfurt-my-friend-julius-walked-ugcPost-7465024814882177024-nyUL/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAABPZcBvliRajhMsazSc4XieWMbwNFWd_g
September 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy #post

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
segar.com
How the responsibilities of conferences mirror media platforms—focusing on transparency, collaboration, and putting participants first

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#EventProfs #Journalism #ConferenceDesign #NewsPlatforms #MediaPlatforms
September 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy #newpost
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy #newpost

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...

#newpost #WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...

#WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
segar.com
My website traffic has changed dramatically since 2009. Here's my attempt to disentangle why—and what those changes tell me about the reach of conference design.

#newpost #WebsiteTraffic #WebAnalytics #ConferenceDesign #ContentStrategy

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/te...
Line graph showing monthly pageviews for the Conferences That Work website from October 2009 through August 2026 on a logarithmic scale. Traffic rises from 3,589 pageviews in 2009 to nearly 1 million per month in 2014–15, declines through 2022, then rises again to more than 1 million per month in 2025–26. Five annotated eras identify Discovery (2009–2013), Accidental Virality (2014–2015), Normalization (2016–2022), Renewed Growth (2023–2024), and New Scale & New Web (2025–2026). Peak traffic was 1,518,744 pageviews in September 2025.
September 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
segar.com
A reflective look at David Adler’s profile of my facilitation work, exploring why emotional architecture—not spectacle—creates lasting change at conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#EventDesign #Facilitation #ParticipatoryEvents #ConferenceDesign #Design
Photograph of Adrian Segar facilitating a workshop at the BEA World Festival in Rome, November 2023, with the title "…he might be the single most influential thinker in the world of participatory gatherings…"
August 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

#eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation #post

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Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

#eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation #newpost
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

#eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation #newpost

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#newpost #eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
jqros.bsky.social
What makes an event feel professional? Good event branding.

Clear event branding helps visitors navigate, connect and remember your event.

Planning your next event?
jqrosvisual.eu/services/eve...

#EventBranding #ConferenceDesign #EUprojects #VisualCommunication #GraphicDesign
July 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM
swcreatives.com
We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support our partners with their inaugural conference!

#HealthcareEvents #ConferenceDesign #EventMarketing #HealthcareLeadership #SWC
March 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
beflagrant.com
🚂 Designed the final #RailsConf with interactive spaces for attendees to leave their mark. From Post-its to a 20ft memory wall—the best designs aren't finished until users make them their own. 💙
www.beflagrant.com/work/rub...
#ConferenceDesign #BrandDesign
Case study header image with colorful abstract shapes in pink, yellow, and blue. Large black text reads "HONORING RUBY CENTRAL'S FINAL RAILSCONF" with red "CASE STUDY" label. Yellow highlighted text says "Check out we branded RailsConf to celebrate 20+ years of community and Ruby gatherings." Flagrant logo in top left corner.
May 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM
beflagrant.com
🚂 Designed the final #RailsConf with interactive spaces for attendees to leave their mark. From Post-its to a 20ft memory wall—the best designs aren't finished until users make them their own. 💙
www.beflagrant.com/work/rub...
#ConferenceDesign #BrandDesign
Case study header image with colorful abstract shapes in pink, yellow, and blue. Large black text reads "HONORING RUBY CENTRAL'S FINAL RAILSCONF" with red "CASE STUDY" label. Yellow highlighted text says "Check out we branded RailsConf to celebrate 20+ years of community and Ruby gatherings." Flagrant logo in top left corner.
September 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
beflagrant.com
🚂 Designed the final #RailsConf with interactive spaces for attendees to leave their mark. From Post-its to a 20ft memory wall—the best designs aren't finished until users make them their own. 💙
www.beflagrant.com/work/rub...
#ConferenceDesign #BrandDesign
Case study header image with colorful abstract shapes in pink, yellow, and blue. Large black text reads "HONORING RUBY CENTRAL'S FINAL RAILSCONF" with red "CASE STUDY" label. Yellow highlighted text says "Check out we branded RailsConf to celebrate 20+ years of community and Ruby gatherings." Flagrant logo in top left corner.
August 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
segar.com
Bigger conferences aren't always better. Here's why meaningful participation, not attendance, will define the future of successful conferences.

#newpost #eventprofs #ConferenceDesign #meetings #facilitation #participation

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...
Illustration of a giant conference crowd viewed from above, but with one small meaningful interaction highlighted.
August 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
segar.com
From R.I.C.E. to M.E.A.T.: What advances in injury recovery can teach us about shifting from passive to active learning in conferences.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#ActiveLearning #ConferenceDesign #Participation #Meetings #LearningDesign
August 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
segar.com
How the responsibilities of conferences mirror media platforms—focusing on transparency, collaboration, and putting participants first

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#EventProfs #Journalism #ConferenceDesign #NewsPlatforms #MediaPlatforms
July 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM