Hotel am Badersee - CONFERENCE MAGAZINE

16 DOING EVENTS DIFFERENTLY MODERN & DYNAMIC In addition to the common event set-ups – parliamen- tary, rows of chairs, block and U-shape – we are happy to implement current and modern event methods upon request. Are you familiar with “Fishbowl”, “World Café”, “Design Thinking” or “Walk & Talk”? All these event formats foster the creativity of the participants as well as their active participation in the event. Our MICE team will be happy to advise you. World Café During a World Café, small groups of people sit at small tables and have conversations with each other in a casual and trusting atmosphere like in a coffee house. Ideal group size: 20-30 persons, more than 30 persons Duration: 2 hours Materials: Several tables, writeable table covers, pens, a bell or gong Advantages: • Promotes an active, attentive listener • Opens up new perspectives • Opens up innovative possibilities for action Barcamp A Barcamp describes an open meeting with open workshops the content and sequence of which can be determined by the participants at the beginning of the meeting and are shaped in the course of the event. Barcamps facilitate a substantive exchange and discussions; however, they can partially show concrete results at the end of the event. Ideal group size: 50-150 persons Duration: 1-2 days Meeting room for plenary sessions plus several Break-out rooms Materials: Equipment for moderation, several flipcharts, pinboards, pens Advantages: • Topics are not predefined, they arise during the discussions • Anyone can participate and introduce topics • Very interactive groups with a high exchange of experience • New perspectives and creative ideas • Many small sessions on several topics at the same time. Fishbowl Fishbowl is a simple but dynamic alternative to a panel discussion. Fishbowl makes an event more lively and spontaneous. The Fishbowl consists of an inner circle of chairs set up and one or several outer circles. The discussion takes place in the inner circle. Ideal group size: 20-30 persons Duration: 1-2 hours