What are the best ways to promote wellness at conferences?

By prioritizing healthy F&B at your event, you are not only demonstrating your commitment to the well-being of your attendees but also creating an environment that fosters productivity, engagement, and positive experiences. This initiative can also align with the values of your community, promoting a culture of wellness and self-care. It shows that you value their holistic experience & are dedicated to creating an environment that supports their personal & professional growth. Remember, don't be afraid to request more colorful foods or natural food stations from your catering vendors!

Offering wellness activities such as Yoga, Vibrational Sound Therapy, and Somatic Breathe Work are just a few examples to help reset and regulate the nervous system. This is very important when companies are having back to back meetings to help break it up and allow attendees to regain focus.

One thing I found helpful helps with attendee engagement at the conference. It can contribute to the conference reputation and lead to additional sponsorship opportunities.

Wellbeing can't be tacked on to a conference - it should be at the core and built in at all stages of planning and event delivery. All team members should be on-board, with communications and marketing including wellbeing in their strategies. Only then will you be able to authentically deliver wellness at your conference, regardless of theme.

Three thoughts. 1. "Healthy" foods and drinks need not be filled with carbs. I like protein options, e.g., a hard boiled egg, a mozzarella stick, a protein bar, beef jerky. 2. "low-caffeine options to keep your attendees ... alert" -- who are they kidding?! If you want to be alert, opt for RED BULL, the breakfast of champions. 3. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts are wonderful, but they can also stick between your teeth. Be sure to have dental floss or a toothpick.

Pour promouvoir le bien-être lors d'un événement, créer un espace dédié au bien-être est essentiel. Cet espace devrait offrir un environnement paisible et relaxant, éloigné de l'agitation principale. Incluez des éléments comme des sièges confortables, de la musique apaisante, et une lumière douce pour encourager la détente. Proposez des activités de bien-être telles que des séances de yoga, de méditation ou des ateliers sur la gestion du stress. Mettez à disposition des rafraîchissements sains et de l'eau. Assurez-vous que l'espace soit accessible à tous et communiquez son existence et ses avantages avant et pendant l'événement.

A fantastic way to bring a wellness zone/ lounge to your event is by collaborating with wellness brands. Partnering with wellness brands allows you to offer a diverse range of high-quality services and products that align with the values and goals of your event. Curating a wellness zone/lounge in partnership with these brands not only elevates the experience for attendees but also creates valuable opportunities for brand exposure and collaboration. By doing so, you demonstrate your commitment to providing the best wellness experiences for your community and create a platform for these brands to connect with your audience.

Wellness has become a bit of buzz word. You can have a huge impact on your attendees by creating spaces that encourage people to take breaks, sit down or connect with others, but not labelling them as such. Another strategy is to encourage movement by hosting different parts of the conference in spaces that aren't directly connected.

This comment is probably counterintuitive, but ... Part of wellness involves avoiding stress. People attending conferences sometimes experience stress because they are worried about things happening at the office. When I am at a conference, I appreciate finding a spot with good cell reception and a minimum of noise so that I can check my email, perform a quick bit of legal research, and perhaps make a phone call. Accordingly, as a means for helping attendees avoid undue stress, I recommend that conference planners create several such "work zones."

Some of my favorite conferences that I have planned and attended have incorporated intentional moments for mindfulness and movement. Simple things like kicking off a session with a brief meditation, some breathwork, or a quiet moment can really help set the tone and intent for the session! And when space allows, having your MC or a special guest lead some stretches between sessions (or even a quick dance party if you have the type of crowd for it!) can help keep energy up and attendees feeling great versus feeling like they are stick in their chair all day.

Incorporating wellness is a strategic way to keep people engaged! And a white glove moment to really show your guests you care! 1. You can do this through wellness gifting suites as well - offering and exposing new CPG brands to guests! 2. Also, thinking through lighting - the body is not meant to be in fluorescent lighting for hours! 3. venues with glass windows and natural light!

Start by designing spaces that encourage interaction, like cozy networking lounges or interactive booths. Incorporate activities that require teamwork or light-hearted competition, fostering a sense of community. Facilitate discussions or workshops on topics like work-life balance or stress management, where attendees can share experiences and support each other. Offering relaxation zones, where people can unwind and connect informally, can also be beneficial. Remember, the key is to create an environment where attendees can not only learn but also build meaningful connections, contributing to their overall wellbeing.

I primarily work with college students who may be completely new to networking - so setting up intentional/loosely structured networking activities has been key! We create activities like networking BINGO and conversation cards at cocktail tables to help get people talking. In lieu of providing traditional badge stickers, we create custom versions tailored to the audience/occasion. For example, for an event with students who are interested in entrepreneurship or maybe have already started a company and community members in the entrepreneurial space, we provided options like "Founder", "Seeking Funding", "Looking for a Co-Founder", "Exploring Entrepreneurship", "Mentor", etc to help spark natural conversation between attendees!

Provide structured activities for newcomers to feel welcomed, such as speed get-to-know-you, stations, or other assigned paired activities.

Wellness is also related with psychology. Have entertainment as part of the conference either with local celebrity guests or musicians.

Great suggestion! Back in the day a group of co-workers might come together to conference or sales meetings. Today that is not necessarily the case. More introverted individuals traveling alone might want companionship for safety and social purposes. At registration area setup a mechanism for people to find others.

Having a drink station but encourage attendees to bring their own cups/bottles, recyclable bowls and snacks you can scoop and offering digital agendas over paper can help to cut down on waste. If people still prefer a paper copy, consider a neatly designed one as the centerpiece for the table for all to see.

Driving sustainability through every aspect of conference planning is essential. Best practices include: (1) Pick a green conference location and highlight initiatives. (2) Eliminate single-use plastics. (3) Minimize handouts. (4) Provide public transportation and ride-share options. (5) Organize recycling and waste management. (6) Provide local, sustainable, seasonal food options. (7) Donate left-overs to community organizations. (8) Orchestrate a sustainability community service or cleanup project. (9) Structure the agenda to include an outdoor activity like assigning a group discussion or paired conversation while walking outdoors. (10) Offset carbon expenditures. The above are a few easy examples to consider.

Maximise the audience experience by proactive result oriented engagements. Seeing is believing and ensures trust. Inspirations drives focus to better results.

Don't tell me it is good for me. Show me. Otherwise, you might encounter a lot of resistance. Let me see and feel the benefits, and then I will use it. People are tired of being told.

Proyectar con la fuerza de la voz, determina.mucho el bienestar que decimos querer, el manejo de grupo es una tecnica que podemos desarrollar con.la practica continua, pero el bienestar es una actitud ante la vida,

One way to highlight the benefits and outcomes of wellness would be to select people who can serve as ambassadors for the conference and share testimonials of how embracing wellness at previous conferences or events has helped them. The ambassador would invite them to a life-changing experience that only requires their willingness and participation if they can tie the outcomes to better relationships, accelerated career growth, and new opportunities that may also increase the chances of participation.

All in all, this article completely ignores the major problem with wellness at meetings and events: the program. The majority of gatherings are very poorly designed, aiming only at sending as much information as possible. Wellness starts with designing formats and schedules that are participant centric, offering room for digestion, rest, interaction etc. As long as programs suck, all the other elements will merely help people survive the day instead of helping them enjoy while learning.

Keep in mind not everyone recharges the same. Some people get reenergized by moving their bodies to music, while others need quiet space alone. Offer multiple types of spaces or programs so everyone has a chance to do what works best for them.

Fostering conference wellness is essential and on-site medical services bring invaluable benefits. Attendees, away from home, aim to maximize their event experience and this shouldn't be at the expense of their health and wellness. On-site health support is crucial, and can eliminate the need for attendees to seek supplies off-site. Tailor health services to address the most common needs of attendees and add value. An on-site EMT at a wellness station is not only equipped to address injuries but can also provide convenient access to OTCs. Integrating extra wellness products to your offering can further add value, promoting attendee engagement and enhancing the entire conference experience.

Try to plan ample free time into the schedule for your event attendees who have medical needs to which they must attend. As a dialysis technician, my patients likely would love to attend your event, but also need adequate time to maintain their life support without missing valuable information in work sessions.

Offer food allergy inclusive options - and mark the foods that are inclusive with dairy free, gluten free, etc. This is a HUGE anxiety piece for people with allergies that refuse to travel for work because of it.