Firestarter Workshops

Can’t wait for hands-on education at EduCon 2023 in Montreal, June 25-28?

Whether you’re already registered for EC23 or still considering, join PCMA leaders and industry peers for free digital firestarter workshops and get early access to exclusive, interactive learning opportunities from Montréal’s top innovators.

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Tap into the brilliant minds of Palais des congrès de Montréal’s Events Lab

Drawing people, drawing data.

Weds., May 17 at 3pm EST | 45 mins | Zoom

How to interpret authentic data, from creative self-expression to
facial expressions.

If you’re tasked with bringing teams together and/or challenged with collecting authentic, vulnerable data, join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to explore the science and potential of creative self-expression.

During an intimate conversation with top Montréal innovators, PCMA leaders, and industry peers, you will:

  • Get hands on and try out the unexpected “doodle” tool behind meaningful training and team-building experiences, created by Montréal Innovator Piccles.
  • Learn how RE-AK Technologies uses biometrics (like facial recognition) and AI to evaluate human experiences through cognitive and emotional analytics.
  • Work together in real time to dissect the unique and priceless data created when words are stripped from the conversation.
  • Shift your perspective on data and what it can do for the future of your events.

Space is limited, click below to save your spot!

Further EC23 Learning & Connection:

spark the conversation

Help us ignite this Firestarter Workshop! Click here to answer a question using doodle (yes, doodle!) technology from Piccle. This unique data will be interpreted live by Firestarter Workshop attendees!

Plug into the human side of tech

Thurs., June 1 at 3pm EST | 45 mins | Zoom

Where humanity and technology collide

​If you desire to tell a bigger story in a more meaningful way through event tech, join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to tap into the human side of technology for the biggest impact possible.

During an intimate conversation with top Montréal innovators, PCMA leaders, and industry peers, you will:

  • Learn how to mindfully envision your “dream” event (and successfully communicate the story behind it) during a guided activity with Montreal Innovator Atypic Labs, known for using technology to creating meaningful storytelling.
  • Build the confidence needed to augment human experiences with today’s event tech while still landing within your budget, scope and capacity.
  • Gain useful tips to overcome event tech objections and challenges, from project cost to lack of vocabulary.
  • Refresh your approach to event tech and what it can do for the future of your events.

Space is limited, click below to save your spot!

spark the conversation

Help us ignite this Firestarter Workshop¸ with fresh concepts! Details to follow as the event gets closer.​

No awkward silences

Thurs., June 8 at 3pm EST | 45 mins | Zoom

Breaking the mold and breaking the ice.

We come to events to connect–but how do we make the most of those connections? Join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to tackle the challenges and potential of quality of conversations.

During an intimate discussion with top Montréal innovators, PCMA leaders, and industry peers, you will:

  • Experience the theory behind Braindate, a unique onsite tool for sparking meaningful 1:1 or group conversations
  • Use Braindate’s proven structure to approach a new topic in real time–and gauge what went right (and what went wrong)
  • Gain and practice tips for learning better and connecting deeper through intentional conversations

Space is limited, click below to save your spot!

Further EC23 Learning & Connection:​
Braindate at EduCon

spark the conversation

Help us ignite this Firestarter Workshop¸ with fresh concepts! Details to follow as the event gets closer.​

#eventgoals

Thurs., June 15 at 12pm EST | 45 mins | Zoom

A conversation that would make any CFO proud.

​Is your event attendance disproportionate to your investment? We’ve all felt the pain. Join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to leverage what you have in your own backyard to boost attendance.

During an intimate discussion with top Montréal innovators, PCMA leaders, and industry peers, you will:

  • Assess how lingering “post-COVID attendance” challenges factor into your latest event turnouts.
  • Work together to analyze a sampling of word-of-mouth social influence with Snöball, a platform that transformed the “snowball effect” into a reportable algorithm.​
  • Learn tactics for identifying various personas and transforming even the shyest of them into full-on event ambassadors using technology.
  • You’re not alone: gauge remaining attendance ROI concerns with your peers and workshop solutions together.​

Space is limited, click below to save your spot!

spark the conversation

Help us ignite this Firestarter Workshop¸ with fresh concepts! Details to follow as the event gets closer.​