This survey will take only 3 minutes to complete. Shape Your Experience by participating in the Engagement Survey! The Business of Events 2024 - Engagement Survey "*" indicates required fields HiddenNext Steps: Install the Survey Add-OnThis form requires the Gravity Forms Survey Add-On. Important: Delete this tip before you publish the form.Please select your organisation type*AssociationCorporateAgency (event, marketing, PCO, PR, DMC)Independent consultantConvention & Visitors BureauDestination Management OrganisationsEvent supplier (technology, F&B, transport, etc.)Venue (convention centre, hotel, special venue)MediaTertiary institutions/training institutesWhich country do you live in? 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(select all that apply)* Topic-led discussions Case studies, learning and insights Thought leadership sessions Product/technology activations and demos Debates and panel discussions Interactive workshops Experimental formats Structured networking Others Others:*How do you prefer to learn and develop? (select all that apply)* Reading books and other media sources (newsletters) Listening to podcasts/audio books Watching videos (i.e. TED Talks, Interviews) Attend industry events Mentoring and/ or coaching Professional courses and training Peer-to-peer networking Others Others:*If you could name one thing you would like to see at an industry event what would it be?* Are you interested in The Business of Events taking place 15-16 April 2024 in Singapore?*YesNoUnsureIf "No" or "Unsure" feel free to add context:Would you like to opt-in to receive updates about The Business of Events 15-16 April 2024 in Singapore?*YesNoIf yes, please provide your email. What resources would you find valuable from PCMA?*Event industry content and e-newslettersAPAC e-newsletter & updatesExpert sessions like PCMA LabsNetworking sessionsWebinars on particular topicsWhitepaper/Cheat sheetsMentoring/coaching/peer-to-peer programmesOthersOthers:* Are you a member of PCMA?*YesNoPlease feel free to add any other comments here you feel will help us meet the needs of the business events industry within APAC* Technology-related Resources Ideas Ideas Inside the Spark AI Innovation Challenge: Spark ‘kind of just jumps in with you.’ News News Scott Galloway Tees Up His Predictions for 2025 Ideas Ideas Social Connection: There’s an App for That Ideas Ideas Trends Report 2025: An Eye on AI and the Planet Ideas Ideas Trends Report 2025: Will Event Tech Costs Fuel Low-Tech Options? Ideas Ideas Trends Report 2025: The Rise of Humans in an AI World Access more PCMA resources here