Guides, opinion and analysis on conferences, webinars and the events industry.
From clinical updates to prescribing law changes, NP conferences in 2026 offer nurse practitioners essential learning and networking. Here's how to make the most of them.
Read articleA poorly written call for papers drives away strong submissions and floods your inbox with irrelevant ones. Here's how to get it right from the first draft.
Read articleConvincing your employer to cover conference costs is often easier than you think - if you make the right case. Here's a practical guide to doing exactly that.
Read articleStanding up to present at a conference for the first time is daunting. Here is practical advice to help you prepare, manage anxiety, and actually enjoy the experience.
Read articleMost business owners and entrepreneurs know that the old adage - it’s not what you know, it’s who you know – is truer today than it ever was. If you’re in any business it’s increasingly important to extend your network, and to be successful you need to know as many people as possible who can help you develop and even grow your business. But, how do you find the best networking events for you, and if your budget is tight (or even non-existent, if you are a start-up), how do yo
Read articleWe all know what it’s like to try and find conferences in our research discipline, field of study or professional practice, it’s like searching for a needle in a haystack. Trying to find an event by searching on the web will take you away from your work, and as with any internet search, you can become easily side tracked and end up looking at things you did not set out to look at in the first place.
Read articleYou're a busy person: you’re on this site and reading this article because you want to grow your business, your skills and/or your networks. One of the many ways you can do this is by attending a conference, public seminar, webinar, networking event or other event. These will help you gain up to date information from experts in the field and network with like minded people. However, you need to find the best event for you and we know you don’t want to waste your time on event
Read articleWhile Zoom has quickly become the industry standard for hosting a webinar, many people are finding they are restricted by the free version which only allows users to hold an online event for up to 50 participants and for 40 minutes. The free version of Microsoft Teams, enables up to 250 people to join and has no time limits. However, whilst you won’t have the same ability as Zoom to take control as a host, this helpful guide will help you create a similar experience and run a
Read articleAs a result of Covid19 and social distancing measures, many if not all, networking events, seminars and conferences have moved online. To ensure you make the most of the many networking opportunities these events provide, follow these quick and easy techniques to connect with new people during the event and continue the conversation long after it is over.
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