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The Gardian Blog, featured in Alltop and Association Universe, serves as a rich content library that illuminates topics and issues of importance to our community— particularly as they relate to learning, meetings, and facilitation. It is updated weekly by Event Garde's team of experts, plus monthly features of professional guest bloggers!

The Future of Event AV: How Co-Creation and Short-Form Video Will Reshape Event Experiences

By: Michael Hoffman | Dec 27, 2024

Technology, Meeting/Event Design & Management

What I Learned in 2024

By: Avery Ferguson | Dec 20, 2024

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The Future of Event AV: How Co-Creation and Short-Form Video Will Reshape Event Experiences

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Organizational Decision-Making for Value Delivery

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Gardian of the Month: Jarrod Clabaugh

Reflections as a Conference Attendee: 5 Strategies That Kept Me Engaged

Defining & Communicating Meeting Purpose

Expanding Your Facilitation Skills with the Technology of Participation Facilitation Methods Workshop

The Power of Community Organizing Strategies in Achieving Organizational Goals

What Comes First in Event Planning: The Budget or the Goals?

Gardian of the Month: Karen Tracey

Conference and Event Value Propositions

Strategic Planning Unplugged: Setting the Stage for Success!

Developing Successful AV Partnerships

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Education Value Propositions

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Gardian of the Month: Cynthia Mills

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