{"id":15651,"date":"2024-04-27T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T09:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meett.hookipa.fr\/blog\/why-organise-a-2-day-conference\/"},"modified":"2024-04-27T11:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T09:14:02","slug":"why-organise-a-2-day-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/why-organise-a-2-day-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Why organise a 2-day conference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the<\/span> <b>conference formats,<\/b> <b>the 2-day<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">format <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is often favoured by<\/span> <b>organisers<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <b>delegates alike<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the event is well organised, <\/span> <b>2 days<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seems an ideal amount of time to tackle the<\/span> <b>work sessions in depth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set aside times for<\/span> <b>networking<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and socialising, and <\/span> <b> keep costs under control<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for both organisers and delegates.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/toulouse-a-unique-setting-for-conferences\/\"><b>Toulouse<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the teams at <\/span> <b>MEETT<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(the Occitan capital&#8217;s Exhibition,<\/span> <b>Convention and Conference Centre)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help organisers plan their events and answer any questions they may have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-day conference: <a href=\"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/an-unforgettable-conference-experience\/\">Deep immersion and sustained commitment<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rich working session in plenary<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plenary sessions are the high points of conferences. They are key moments that set the beat for an economic sector, take stock and highlight prospects and innovations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted by personalities renowned for their expertise, it&#8217;s a source of inspiration for professionals and a breeding ground for discussion during networking sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However interesting they may be, plenary sessions have to contend with the new ways in which delegates consume information and quickly become bored. So it&#8217;s important to offer a dynamic, modern experience that evolves the format without damaging the content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 ways to liven up a plenary session at a 2-day conference <\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep talks short <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite a moderator who is the master of time and ensures that the plenary session is dynamic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an upbeat approach with music and lighting effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep delegates&#8217; interest alive with online votes or quizzes <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amplify interaction by displaying the feed on the conference social networks on a giant screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshops and round tables to enhance skills <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complementing the plenary sessions, the workshops and round tables provide an opportunity to explore issues in greater depth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These more intimate formats give delegates the opportunity to immerse themselves in in-depth discussions, ask specific questions and exchange views with their peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, to ensure that these working sessions turn into positive and useful experiences, it is important to focus on new subjects that are relevant to the issues facing the sector. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being more interactive in nature, workshops and round tables require less activity in terms of format. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless,<\/span> <b> role-playing, hackathons and speed meetings<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are excellent ways of reinvigorating the delegates&#8217; experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A format that encourages effective networking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combined format of plenary sessions, workshops, round tables, and cocktail and gala evenings offers a variety of key moments and relaxation ideal for making meaningful business contacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee breaks, lunches and dedicated networking sessions create informal moments conducive to business conversations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to expedite networking: collecting business cards, avatars meeting each other, card games where you have to find people who share your colour, creating a fresco or a joint work of art, escape room, but also the ever-effective speed meetings, wishes and expectations table etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ideas need to be adapted to suit the audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the key to successful networking at a <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/an-unforgettable-conference-experience\/\">2-day conference<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the quality of the organisation, the welcome, the facilities and the comfort.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal duration, a breath of fresh air and controlled costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A conference represents a cost. It is therefore essential for all delegates to ensure a positive return on investment by making the most of these key moments while keeping costs under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/the-basics-of-conference-accommodation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighter organisation costs<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For delegates, leaving their workstations to immerse themselves in a conference is a major challenge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport, accommodation, catering and even stand-related costs all add to the hidden cost of the absence of a company employee or manager. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2-day conference will contain the financial impact on these various items. Few strategic decisions cannot wait 48 hours for the teams to return from the conference before being taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 days to gain some perspective<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2-day conference provides a healthy breathing space for delegates, allowing them to disengage from their day-to-day activities for a limited time, to take a step back, find out, learn and identify new opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 2-day immersion does not disrupt the regular running of the company or require reorganisation of assignments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long enough to attract international interest <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally being held on Thursdays and Fridays, 2-day conferences will attract an international client\u00e8le who will also be able to extend their stay over the weekend and take advantage of the benefits of a conference city such as Toulouse.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the conference formats, the 2-day format is often favoured by organisers and delegates alike. 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