Elite Performance Tips for Managing Attendee Energy

Presenters: Dr. Jess Garza, David Stevens

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February 13, 2025
Does the buzz in the ballroom take a noticeable dive after lunch? How are you pulling attendees into presentations in the morning so they will remember what is being presented? Managing attendee energy is essential to meeting our event goals, but what is the science behind knowing when and how to turn up the volume? After surveying the Smart Meetings Community and talking to experts, we published a white paper on the fine art of working with our attendees’ natural alertness schedules to optimize effectiveness.

You will Learn

  • How to design an agenda to maximize engagement and retention.
  • Tips for menus that keep people alert.
  • Wellness activities that everyone will appreciate.

David T. Stevens, co-founder of Olympian Meetings, is a 20-year veteran planner and 6x Fittest Male #EventProf. He has planned meetings, events and incentives. He is WITT Certified and has earned a Delos Wellness for Meetings and Event Certificate. Stevens is both a Smart Speaker and a Smart Meetings Meeting Professional of the Year who hosts the web series Return on Wellness.

Jessica Garza holds a PhD in performance psychology, a master’s in clinical mental health and a master’s in sport-exercise psychology. She is the owner of Legacy Mindset, a TED speaker and has worked with professional athletes, congressional staff, FBI, CIA and US Special Forces to develop mental readiness, emotional intelligence and self-confidence to optimize their potential both on a personal and professional level.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance well-being in your meetings. Register now to secure your spot and learn how to cultivate a healthier meeting culture!

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