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Opening Remarks from the Master of Ceremonies: Mike Muse

Speaker:

Mike Muse, Owner, Intersection Agency

“I have been a panelist and a moderator on this stage, and so I know what the panelists and hosts need, and that is energy... I love engaging, and I'm going to force you to engage. Is that okay with you?” Mike Muse

Key takeaways:

Emphasis on audience engagement: Mike Muse highlighted the importance of making the conference a “two-way conversation” and encouraging active participation from the audience.
Discussion on global issues: The conference agenda includes critical global topics such as energy solutions, smart cities, healthcare delivery, and financial inclusion. Mike Muse expressed particular interest in the smart cities conversation.
Creating an energetic atmosphere: Mike Muse, known for his energetic hosting style, sought to energize the audience by encouraging vocal participation and enthusiasm during the sessions.

Action items:

Promote active participation: Continuously encourage attendees to engage in interactive discussions and polling to enhance the two-way conversational dynamic of the conference.
Utilize interactive tools: Make effective use of the pigeonhole.at platform for real-time polling to gather insights and opinions from the audience on various conference topics.
Deep dive into key topics: Allocate dedicated sessions to explore in-depth the critical global issues highlighted—energy solutions, smart cities, healthcare delivery, and financial inclusion—to facilitate comprehensive understanding and solutions.