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From planning the... [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/top-5-challenges-when-organising-a-conference) [![blog header (1)-1](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/blog%20header%20(1)-1.png) ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/new-guide-how-to-organise-a-successful-conference-in-2018) ## [New Guide: How to Organise a Successful Conference in 2019](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/new-guide-how-to-organise-a-successful-conference-in-2018) 1 Jun 2018 | by [Anthony Kelly](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/anthony-kelly) Even for seasoned professionals, [conference planning](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/event-management) can be an overwhelming undertaking. So we've created a guide to... [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/new-guide-how-to-organise-a-successful-conference-in-2018) [![AdobeStock_182835613](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_182835613.jpeg) ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/what-do-conference-delegates-want) ## [What do Conference Delegates Want?](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/what-do-conference-delegates-want) 3 May 2018 | by [Anthony Kelly](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/anthony-kelly) Many of your delegates will attend multiple conferences this year, so it's vital your event stands out from the crowd... [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/what-do-conference-delegates-want) [![AdobeStock_118993405-1](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_118993405-1.jpeg) ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-influencing-delegates) ## [Conference Trends: Influencing Delegates](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-influencing-delegates) 24 Apr 2018 | by [Anthony Kelly](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/anthony-kelly) Over the past few weeks we’ve highlighted some important trends for the conference industry – from [making interactivity...](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/2018-conference-trends-making-interactivity-meaningful) [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-influencing-delegates) [![AdobeStock_39888739](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_39888739.jpeg) ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/eight-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-conference-speaker-) ## [8 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Conference Speaker ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/eight-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-conference-speaker-) 10 Apr 2018 | by [Anthony Kelly](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/anthony-kelly) Picking a speaker for your conference is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when [planning your event](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/event-management) – but... [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/eight-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-conference-speaker-) [![AdobeStock_124298261-2](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_124298261-2.jpeg) ](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-empowering-speakers) ## [Conference Trends: Empowering Speakers](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-empowering-speakers) 28 Mar 2018 | by [Anthony Kelly](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/anthony-kelly) Last year, the [UK Conference and Meeting Survey 2017](http://ukcams.org.uk/published%20ukcams%20reports/index.html) (UKCAMS) showed that an estimated 1.45m face-to-face conferences... [* *read more](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/conference-trends-empowering-speakers) [all posts](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/all) [next >](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/topic/conferences/page/2) ### Like what you've read? 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