Presenter Paul Salinger (@psalinger) seeks to dive into the current state of “SocialCasting” and how new technologies will enable what is next in attendee engagement.

Virtual events and hybrid events are a trend now in the event industry. This session will look at the current state of what we call “SocialCasting” and how we might begin to think about a more integrated approach to remote/live audience engagement through interactive technologies and social enabling.

Attendee Takeaways Inlude:

* Understand how to combine existing and hybrid event models for a more strategic audience engagement
* Identify the difference between merely live-streaming an event, web-casting an event or having a virtual event to a more robust hybrid model
* Understand how integration of live event and remote event planning can tie to broader business and marketing objectives in terms of relationship building, building communities of interest and generating pipeline for sales outreach

Scott Koslosky via Skype, Jeff Hurt to facilitate

Small groups discussion following up General Session

Brandt Krueger (@BrandtKrueger) wants you to think about the days when a black drape backdrop and a powerpoint presentation was pretty much the standard “look” for a presenter at a live event … then he wants you to smash that old memory and embrace the new.

Now we have a myriad of presentation and projection options to choose from, and many credible alternatives to PowerPoint. And though the imagery has changed, so has where the attendee’s attention is routinely focused (Hellllo Smartphone) … So, what’s the right mix, and how can you create the right presentation setting and tone that wows, engages, and cements your connection with your audience?

This session will be a frank discussion of the exciting (though sometimes complicated, frightening, or annoying) new options in presentation technology, as well as how speakers can be guided in dealing with both the technology at their disposal as well as that in the hands of their audience.

Small groups

We will get EventCamp 2011 kicked off properly with cocktails and a delicious dinner. Then, led by Grammy & Emmy nominated, CMA & ACM award winning songwriter Billy Kirsch, we’ll collaborate to create and record an official EventCamp song.

Note: no musical experience required

Discover how to use social media marketing for your events to increase awareness, attendance and word of mouth. Explore the strategic elements of social media marketing before, during and after your event. Discuss the 2010 social media trends for your conferences and events.

While there is tremendous value to face-to-face meetings, sometimes it is not possible for everyone to attend in person. This panel will focus on best practices for hosting a live event while streaming to virtual attendees. You will learn about some of the technical aspects as well as the Dos and Don'ts of creating a hybrid session.

This unique session will be conducted "fish-bowl" style where a small, rotating group of attendees will discuss the topic of social media on-site and the other attendees will observe and participate. The session will start off with a brief overview of the the topic and then attendees will join the conversation.
Here is your opportunity to not only discuss best practices for event social media, but to also learn a new breakout session method.

While many planners are enthusiastic about integrating social media into their events, senior management might not be on board. This discussion will touch upon the main objections and, as a group, the attendees will formulate responses that gain buy-in.