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In Control.Event Ninja Podcast 004: Masterclass – Proven Strategies for Successful Event DeliveryJoin us for this exclusive webinar episode live from European Collaboration, AI&Cloud, and BizApps Summit 2025 with Damir Badjari, Digital Marketing Specialist at Syskit.In this session, we're diving deep into the real-world challenges of delivering modern events and how the right tools, platforms, and processes can make the difference between stress and success.Whether you're planning your next tech conference, a community meetup, or an enterprise event, this masterclass will equip you with practical strategies, expert insights, and a proven framework to take your event execution to the next level like a true Event...2025-06-0326 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 008 - AI in the Event Industry: Straight Answers to Difficult QuestionsAI is transforming the event industry, but how much is hype, and how much is real opportunity? Join Adis Jugo, CEO of run.events, and Lee Stott, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager at Microsoft and Honorary Associate Professor at Unversity College London, as they tackle the most challenging AI questions in events:✅ AI in the Event Industry: Just a trend, or should I do something?✅ Possibilities and use cases: How to use AI to plan and deliver your events✅ How to use AI for event personalization and maximizing value for everyone✅ What AI technologies are availabl...2025-04-0851 minIn Control.Event Ninja Podcast 003: 2025 neu gedacht – Wie KI und Barrierefreiheit die Events verändernAb 2025 unverzichtbar: Wie KI und Barrierefreiheit die Eventbranche neu definierenDigitale Barrierefreiheit wird ab 2025 nicht nur Pflicht, sondern auch eine Chance, Events und Event Websites inklusiver und erfolgreicher zu gestalten.Schließe dich unserem Webinar mit der renommierten Expertin für digitale Barrierefreiheit, Peggy Reuter-Heinrich, an und entdecke:✅ Wie die neuen EU-Vorgaben die Eventbranche verändern.✅ Warum digitale Barrierefreiheit ein klarer Wettbewerbsvorteil ist.✅ Welche Tools und Maßnahmen du sofort einsetzen kannst, um Barrieren abzubauen.✅ Wie KI dir dabei helfen kann, inklusivere und effektivere Events zu gestalten.✅ Praxisbeispiele und Strategien, um dein Eventm...2025-02-1331 minIn Control.Event Ninja Podcast 002: The Power of Business Matchmaking & Human ConnectionIn a world where connections drive success, event matchmaking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about creating meaningful, lasting relationships.Join us on the Event Ninja Podcast as we sit down with Galina Bankova, Relationship Architect at The Matchmakers, to explore the true value of human connection in the events industry.We’ll uncover:✅ How strategic matchmaking elevates attendee experience & engagement.✅ Why human connections at events are more valuable than ever in a digital world.✅ The secrets behind curating high-impact meetings that lead to real business results.✅ How event organize...2025-02-1127 minIn Control.Event Ninja Podcast 001: How to Develop a Mental Six-PackJoin us for this insightful podcast with mental fitness coach Julian Maier, creator of the “Mental Six-Pack” framework. Discover how to build resilience, stay calm under pressure, and handle the unique challenges of high-stress environments like event management.About the guest: Julian is a mental fitness coach specializing in building resilience and focus under pressure, particularly in high-stress fields. He developed the “Mental Six-Pack” concept—a framework of core mental strengths designed to help professionals stay calm, agile, and effective in demanding situations. With his unique approach, Julian empowers individuals to cultivate mental strength and achieve peak performanc...2024-12-1725 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 007 - Masterclass: The Guide for Flawless Event Check-ins in 2025Our first in-person podcast streaming from ETL in London.This time, we’re teaming up with Andy Batten, Account Manager at One World Rental, to dive into the essentials of event registration and check-ins, with real-life examples from European Collaboration Summit and European Cloud Summit. Learn how to use the tools of an Event Ninja, using cutting-edge hardware and optimized workflows to ensure your attendees are smoothly checked in while you run your event like a boss. Perfect for event planners looking to sharpen their Event Ninja skills!Who should join?This webinar is id...2024-12-1043 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 006 - Choosing the Right Software for Your EventIn this episode, we're diving deep into the decision-making process of choosing event software with our special guest, Thomas Vochten, a vastly experienced event professional and a Microsoft MVP.Topics will include: 🔍 Assessing your event needs🛠️ Event platform vs. individual tools📈 Event marketing as a part of the mix💰 The price factorWho should join?This episode is ideal for anybody involved in the decision-making and conceptualization of tech events including event managers, event planners, organizers, and coordinators as well as event marketing managers, sales managers, and community managers.2024-10-1549 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 005 - Handling attendee check-in in 2024Join us for the new episode of our In Control. podcast! This an insightful session on revolutionizing event check-ins, featuring Matthias Landthaler, senior key account and business development manager at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf.Some of the key topics include: 🤗 Stress-free check-ins for everybody🏆 Self-service for the win📍 Check-ins at hotels, airports, or any other place⏱️ 8 seconds per attendee guarantee2024-06-2648 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 004 - How to organize awesome tech eventsThis episode's guest is Aurélien Clere, a Microsoft MVP and the CTO / Architect Expert at Dynamics365. With his vast experience both in tech and events spheres, Aurélien will share his valuable real-world insights that can help you boost your tech event planning to new heights.In this session, we dive into:- Attracting the Right Speakers: Learn strategies to identify and engage thought leaders who will captivate your audience and enhance the value of your event.- Talking to Sponsors: Discover how to create effective sponsorship packages and communicate with potential sponsors to se...2024-05-0747 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 003 - How to Make the Best Use of Event Tech as an Event Exhibitor?In this episode, we delve into the perspectives of sponsors and exhibitors on events in general, and specifically, how Event Tech can help exhibitors have successful events.Our guest in this episode is Brett Lonsdale, CEO of the UK and USA-based software company Lightning Tools, which has been exhibiting at events of various sizes for over 15 years. Throughout his career, Brett has collaborated with a diverse range of organizers, venues, booth builders, and tech providers, aiming to maximize the benefits for his company at these events.We talk to Brett on several key topics, including:2024-03-1431 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 002 - Mastering Agenda & Speaker Management For Event ProfessionalsIn the second episode of the "In Control!" podcast, Edyta, Adis, and Maarten Eekels (Global Director Data & AI at Rapid Circle) will discuss ways to manage speakers and plan event agendas.They will be discussing easy and effective methods to:- Create and manage Calls for Content- Form independent Content Teams and manage them- Manage content rating and content selection- Build an agenda and pay attention to common mistakes- Integrate it with the website and mobile apps- Manage speaker communications- Handle session feedback2024-02-2130 minIn Control.In Control. Podcast 001 - Top 3 most pressing challenges for event organizersIn this episode, we team up with Mira Razman (Community Empowerer at DynamicsMinds) as our guest alongside Edyta Gorzon (Director of Customer Success, run.events) and Adis Jugo (President, run.events) on host positions to uncover the most critical issues in today's event industry landscape. What a way to recap 2023!2024-01-0724 min