Donald Trump’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including his policies, public sentiment, and economic priorities. And while some of his high-level health-care administration appointments may not make it through the Senate confirmation process, it behooves medical event organizers to consider — and prepare for — every possibility.

Psychologist and author Jamil Zaki on why conferences are an antidote to mistrust and three ways to build connection between participants at conferences of all sizes.