Pre-Conference Labs & Workshops​

EduCon 2023 Programming


EC23: Pre-Conference Labs & Workshops

Get ahead of the game with hands-on experience in intimate pre-conference workshops by Events Leadership Institute at EduCon 2023 in Montréal, Quebec, June 25-28.

Led by the Events Leadership Institute, workshops include:

ELI Advanced Event Design & Strategy Workshop

This workshop is designed to equip experienced business event professionals with the tools, resources, and business savvy to serve as strategic advisors in designing, planning, and executing programs, whether as an in-house event professional, independent, or third-party agency. Expanding on foundational event management skills, workshop participants will explore progressive approaches to apply program strategy development, budgeting, ROI measurement, analytics, elements of project management, and client or stakeholder influencing techniques for any event, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Begin to develop an ROI-focused strategic plan using comprehensive industry, market, and other analysis to design in-person, virtual, and multi-channel (hybrid) programs/events, regardless of event type or complexity.
  • Prepare event budgets accurately and realistically, with financial performance monitoring and controls in place.
  • Learn how to establish ROI measurement criteria (beyond financial ROI) and actively monitor and report event performance metrics.
  • Learn stakeholder management, influencing, and communications techniques to gain buy-in and manage expectations.

Due to the interactive nature of this lab, the session is limited to 20 participants.

 Badge PCMA Event Leadership
Start your journey at EduCon and apply the full amount to continue your learning experience with ELI for the Advanced Event Design & Strategy Certificate through a private cohort with the instructor. 

 

Hands-On Audiovisual Lab – A 360 AV Experience

Participate in EduCon’s hands-on audiovisual lab to learn the most important AV terminology and gain practical experience in pushing real buttons, speaking on stage, and calling a show. Immerse yourself in the world of 360 AV production, learn about budget considerations, and receive valuable insights from experienced industry professionals. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss if you’re looking to take your AV skills to the next level.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain a detailed understanding of audiovisual and lighting elements involved in producing most meetings and events – including hybrid.
  • Get hands-on with the sound and visual inputs required and how to address those needs from a technical standpoint.
  • Apply this AV 360 knowledge to RFPs, budgeting and future event production decisions.

Due to the interactive nature of this lab, the session is limited to 20 participants.

Badge PCMA Event Leadership
Start your journey at EduCon and apply the full amount to continue your learning experience with ELI for the Technical Meeting & Event Production Certificate through a private cohort with the instructor.