Putting Attendees First in Multigenerational Events - Clare Forestier

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the impact of different generations on event planning and attendee experiences. She explores the breakdown of the five generations in the workplace and highlights the importance of considering the needs and preferences of each generation. Clare provides insights into how to cater to different generations at events, including networking styles, technology usage, content delivery, and personalisation. She emphasises the importance of inclusivity and creating meaningful experiences for all attendees.

keywords

generations, workplace, events, attendees, networking, technology, content delivery, personalization, inclusivity

takeaways

Understanding the breakdown of different generations in the workplace is crucial for event planning
Each generation has different needs and preferences, and it's important to cater to them
Consider networking styles, technology usage, content delivery, and personalization for different generations
Inclusivity and creating meaningful experiences for all attendees is key

titles

Catering to Different Generations at Events
The Impact of Generations on Event Planning

Sound Bites

"Is this what these things are like? Are they all this boring and crappy where the only way we can get people to come to us is to offer them free coffee or give them sweets or something?"
"Attendees are getting younger, and of course, at the other end, attendees are getting older."
"It's dangerous to stereotype to that degree, but it is an easy way to make sure that you are considering lots of different needs within your event if you do that."

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