Making a Splash – This theme was used for a
conference we held at a venue that boasted an indoor water park. This theme also fell right in line with our
efforts to ‘make a splash’ with a new product announcement. A facility with a water park can be a great
location for a corporate conference; just be sure your event isn’t scheduled during
school breaks, when attendance of families with children is at its highest.
Going Green – At this event, in addition to our
regular education sessions, we incorporated sessions that presented strategies
for saving money by going green in the workplace. We asked the venue to provide pitchers of water will real glasses during our refreshment breaks instead of plastic water bottles, and made sure our swag was made of all recycled materials. This was the first time in the history of this
event where paper handouts weren’t provided for each session; they were made available
online instead, which saved thousands of dollars in copying costs and allowed
us to actually lower the registration fees.
Be Prepared – We concentrated on
disaster preparedness at this conference, using a Boy Scout theme – our keynote speaker was an
expert on disaster planning; one of the giveaway items was a sling pack perfect for hiking or
backpacking. Entertainment included a
team-building event where various readiness skills of the participants were put
to the test.
Putting You in the Winner’s Circle – This theme was centered around
setting and achieving goals, and included a bus trip to the local race
track. One of the races was dedicated to
our group and we were all able to go down to the winner’s circle for a picture
with the winning horse and jockey.
Road to Excellence – This event had a car racing
theme, and our decorations included lots of
road signs scattered around the public areas and on the banquet tables
at the ‘Speedway Dinner Buffet’, the ‘Autobahn Breakfast’, and ‘Grand Prix
Dinner’. For entertainment we had a
Monte Carlo casino night.
Passport to Success – This year's conference will be held at a resort that is known for its international decor and menu, so we picked a travel theme; the agenda is fashioned after an actual passport (which, by the way, fits nicely into a standard name badge holder.) Attendees will earn stamps in their passport when they attend certain events or visit vendor booths; this makes them eligible for a prize drawing each day. We are also hosting an international food fest, where participants will have the opportunity to try delicacies from around the globe.
Pick a theme and have fun with it! Incorporate it into every aspect of your event, and give your participants an experience that they will never forget.
Conference Themes - Your Passport to Success!
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