How many people should be on a conference panel?
When we’re hired for conferences and events, we’re often asked for our advice about panel composition. How many people should be part of the conversation?
Having hosted more than 200 panel conversations, interviews, and live discussions, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a panel work and what could make the audience lose interest. Danger Boat co-founder Brandon Boat outlines the pros and cons of various panel sizes to give you an idea of what might work best for your event.
Who Should I Hire to Host My Event? A Guide for Conferences, Galas, and Fundraisers
A great host does more than read a script. They welcome people into the experience, keep the agenda moving, manage transitions, adapt when things change, and help your audience feel like they are in capable hands.
But not every host is right for every event. Here are our tips on how to pick the right person to hold the mic at your conference, gala, or fundraiser.
Minnesota Now Quiz Show!
Co-Founder Tane Danger recently co-hosted with Cathy Wurzer, the MPR News’ Minnesota Now Quiz Show. In honor of the Minnesota Now third anniversary, they taped an event in front of a live studio audience at MPR News. Two teams went head to head with several rounds of Minnesota news trivia from the past year.