Summary
On day two of the conference, the Rosenfeld Media host warmly welcomes attendees and guides them through logistical details to streamline the event experience. Nellie, the host, instructs attendees to adjust their seating to accommodate late arrivals, emphasizing aisle seat availability. She highlights the availability of comprehensive session resources including sketch notes, recordings, and resource lists on the Rosenfeld Media website to reduce note-taking stress. Questions for speakers are to be submitted through dedicated Slack channels corresponding to each presentation, which Nellie and team will monitor live. Support for both virtual and in-person attendees is emphasized, with staff identified by black Rosenfeld Media hats ready to help. She gives heartfelt thanks to sponsors such as SPR, dscout, usertesting, and others, whose contributions enhance the conference experience through swag and special offers available in the digital swag bag, accessible via QR code or direct URL. Nellie also promotes the Rosenfeld Bookstore near the conference entrance, where attendees can purchase and get books signed by authors, further enriching the community engagement.
Key Insights
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Attendees are encouraged to shift seating to aisle seats for late arrivals, improving room flow and comfort.
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All session materials including notes and recordings are made promptly available on the Rosenfeld Media website.
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Speaker questions are managed via Slack threads, replacing traditional microphone lines to streamline interaction.
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Dedicated Rosenfeld Media staff members wearing black hats provide visible support to attendees both in person and virtually.
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The digital swag bag offers a centralized place for sponsor offers accessible through a QR code or URL.
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Sponsors play a crucial role, providing both financial support and attendee perks, and are publicly acknowledged during the event.
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The conference encourages minimal note-taking, reassuring attendees they can rely on official recordings and resources.
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The venue includes a Rosenfeld Bookstore offering signed books and new releases to enhance participant engagement.
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Communication channels for support and code of conduct details are clearly provided for inclusivity and safety.
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The host’s personable and informal style fosters an inclusive, relaxed atmosphere despite the logistical instructions.
Notable Quotes
"Everyone's sitting on the aisle, your right, my left — you gotta scoot over like two seats."
"There’s no need to take any notes, because we have sketch notes, session notes, recordings available on Rosenfeld Media website."
"If you have questions for the speakers, put them in Slack under the associated thread."
"We have the entire Rosenfeld Media staff on hand to support you throughout this conference."
"Look for people wearing the very acute Rosenfeld Media black hats if you need help."
"Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you."
"Take a picture of the QR code to access the digital swag bag and special offers."
"Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles."
"You will have full copies of everything that you experienced today and all the questions."
"If these two voices don’t work for you, you can reach out at conferences@rosenfeldmedia.com."
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