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Research Report: What We’re Getting Wrong About Education Sessions

Freeman’s latest trends report tackles the learning experience, revealing some major disconnects between what event organizers think attendees want from — and get out of — education sessions and what they say they actually care about.

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From how one association doubles the value of its annual meeting by co‑locating with a trade show, to practical strategies for reducing food waste through smarter F&B planning and communication — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

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Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together, the result can be a win-win-win: less food waste, improved efficiency, and better bottom lines all around.

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Join PCMA SWP as SEAS Productions presents an educational afternoon focused on providing our live event & hospitality professionals an engaging panel discuss highlighting The Business of Business Financials, followed by a dive into the Seven Pillars of Live Events Work / Life Balance. After these sessions the afternoon will close out with a networking Happy Hour.