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My book "The Power of Participation" is a compendium of powerful low/no-tech participatory techniques that can greatly improve any conference session.

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#MeetingDesign #facilitation #BookIntroduction
The Power of Participation : Conferences That Work
My book "The Power of Participation" is a compendium of powerful low/no-tech participatory techniques that can greatly improve any conference session.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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My and others' experiences and lessons learned when I facilitated an online workshop using the Gatherly meeting platform.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #facilitation #Gatherly #OnlineSocial #MeetingPlatform #workshop #LessonsLearned #eventprofs
Screenshot taken during an online workshop in Gatherly, showing Adrian Segar and two other people talking in a Gatherly huddle.
September 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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An example of combining facilitation tools—RSQP and dot voting— to solve a challenging meeting design problem.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/facilitation/2023/06/combining-facilitation-tools

#facilitation #meetingdesign #eventprofs #assnchat
Combining facilitation tools : Conferences That Work
An example of combining facilitation tools—RSQP and dot voting— to solve a challenging meeting design problem.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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🔸 16 years of 900+ posts on #MeetingDesign #facilitation #consulting #LifeLessons #FacilitatingChange, being trapped in an elevator with a Nobel Prize winner & other #stories at conferencesthatwork.com
🔸 #Nonprofit board member junkie
🔸 Recovering #academic

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Participant-Driven Conference Design & Facilitation | Adrian Segar
Expert conference design and facilitation by Adrian Segar — creator of participant-driven events that foster real connection and results.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Here are the three things that conference attendees really want to know about each other.

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#TheThreeQuestions #meetings #MeetingDesign #eventprofs #assnchat
A beautiful tall window with a curved top, framed with red curtains looks out past a verandah and a lawn to city buildings in the distance.
September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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An example of combining facilitation tools—RSQP and dot voting— to solve a challenging meeting design problem.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/fa...

#facilitation #meetingdesign #eventprofs #assnchat
May 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Small is the new big in the meeting industry. Learn why and how smaller, well-designed events foster deeper connections and engagement.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2024/11/small-is-the-new-big-for-meetings
#SmallIsTheNewBig #MeetingDesign #EventTrends #eventprofs #Net…
Small is the new big—for meetings!
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November 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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The German polymath, geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt was a meeting designer way ahead of his time!

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2023/11/alexander-von-humboldt

#Humboldt #meetings #MeetingDesign #science #history #events #eventprofs
Alexander von Humboldt: A meeting designer way ahead of his time : Conferences That Work
The German polymath, geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt was a meeting designer way ahead of his time!
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January 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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It’s not an entrance, it’s a layer. A veteran cellist's rehearsal instruction illuminates playing music—and meeting design.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #music #performance #engagement #InTheMoment #eventprofs
entrance layer: photograph of three musicians playing violin, piano, and cello. The cellist, Marcy Rosen, is leading a rehearsal at the Marlboro Music Festival.
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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An example of combining facilitation tools—RSQP and dot voting— to solve a challenging meeting design problem.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/facilitation/2023/06/combining-facilitation-tools

#facilitation #meetingdesign #eventprofs #assnchat
Combining facilitation tools : Conferences That Work
An example of combining facilitation tools—RSQP and dot voting— to solve a challenging meeting design problem.
www.conferencesthatwork.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Satisfying wants and needs at meetings is what I do. But there's a subtle interplay between wants and needs at my conferences that isn't obvious.

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#MeetingDesign #Facilitation #eventprofs
A digital illustration of a diverse group of people standing in a circle at a conference. Each person has a translucent thought bubble above their head—some show a lightbulb (representing a want), some a question mark (representing a need), and others both. Fine glowing lines connect several bubbles, suggesting shared interests or mutual discovery. The background depicts a welcoming, modern event space with natural light, coffee tables, and whiteboards. The mood is collaborative, curious, and engaged.
September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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How to improve our conferences, both in-person and online, by designing hallway learning into our meeting sessions.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #HallwayLearning #learning #connection #eventprofs #assnchat
hallway learning: a photograph of a crowd of people talking in the hallway at a meeting. Attribution Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)
June 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
ensparkconsulting.bsky.social
When meetings fall flat, we often blame engagement or motivation.
Learn how All Voices Heard forums turn dialogue into alignment and action:
www.ensparkconsulting.com/blog/fosteri...
#MeetingDesign #OrganizationalEffectiveness #StructuredDialogue #LeadershipDevelopment #AllVoicesHeard
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Free report! Convenings 2.0: Connecting adult learning, communication strategies, and event logistics to build stronger relationships.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #report #learning #communication #logistics #relationships #standards #eventprofs #assnchat
The cover of the Convenings 2.0 report prepared for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation by Special D. Events. It includes a color illustration of people convening in a brightly lit meeting space with round tables, small group seating, whiteboards, and audience chairs
May 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
ensparkconsulting.bsky.social
Structured Dialogue isn’t complicated—it’s intentional.
🧠 Focused questions
🤝 Facilitated discussion
💡 Collective sense-making
The results? Actionable insights and true collaboration.
Here’s how: www.ensparkconsulting.com/blog/beyond-...
#MeetingDesign #InnovationThroughDialogue #EngagementStrategy
May 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Don't make the meeting bigger! Instead, make the meeting design right. You and your stakeholders will be glad you did.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #LargeMeetings #status #DesignTrumpsSize #eventprofs #assnchat
make meeting bigger
June 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
getundrift.bsky.social
You shouldn't need a laptop to keep a meeting on track.

Undrift v2.2.0-beta just dropped — with full responsive mobile support! Special thanks to my coding partner & QA,
#claudeai

Open beta. Try it free → undrift.io

#facilitation #meetingdesign #productlaunch
April 28, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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My personal “Good” from IMEX America 2025—Part 1—reconnecting with old friends, deep conversations, and joyful moments that remind me why meetings matter.

#IMEX #IMEXAmerica #EventDesign #MeetingDesign #EventProfs #HumanConnection #post

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A photo composite image of Clint Eastwood in his role as Blondie "The Good" in the movie "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", the IMEX America (Las Vegas) 2025 logo, and the title "THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY" with "THE GOOD" emphasized.
October 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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As seen on Jeopardy, the Fishbowl Sandwich format is the best way to uncover, share, and develop solutions to attendees' top-of-mind problems

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#MeetingDesign #eventprofs #meetings #design #innovation
Image of Adrian Segar playing Jeopardy
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Don’t feel that you need to provide entertainment at meetings regardless of circumstances. Undistracted free time is valuable too!

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #entertainment #eventprofs #assnchat
An old-time illustration for a magic show, featuring a sultry woman sitting on a plank carried by two fez-wearing men with a magician about to cover her with a sheet. The caption reads: "GIRL DISAPPEARS IN THIN AIR"
September 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Nick Martin of Denmark's workshopbank interviews me about how to design events that get amazing participant feedback.

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#meetings #MeetingDesign #workshopbank #interview #eventprofs
Screenshot of Nick Martin of Denmark's workshopbank interviewing Adrian Segar about how to design events that get amazing participant feedback.
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Here are the three things that conference attendees really want to know about each other.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/un...

#TheThreeQuestions #meetings #MeetingDesign #eventprofs #assnchat
A beautiful tall window with a curved top, framed with red curtains looks out past a verandah and a lawn to city buildings in the distance.
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
segar.com
How to improve our conferences, both in-person and online, by designing hallway learning into our meeting sessions.

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

#meetings #MeetingDesign #HallwayLearning #learning #connection #eventprofs #assnchat
hallway learning: a photograph of a crowd of people talking in the hallway at a meeting. Attribution Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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To support our peers, prioritize conversations over stories. Here's why events and associations should prioritize interaction.

#associations #PeerSupport #conferences #MeetingDesign #post

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To Support Our Peers Prioritize Conversations Over Stories : Conferences That Work
To support our peers, prioritize conversations over stories. Here's why events and associations should prioritize interaction.
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June 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM