Indy has welcomed over 50,000 attendees, across 21 live events and 65-days, with no known COVID cases. Through a five-tier approach, learn how Visit Indy, Indiana Convention Center, and Marion County Public Health Department are working together to successfully host live events in a safe and effective way. Indy officials will discuss their $7 million in safety enhancements, tactics towards devising a strong health mitigation plan, and a case study on a successful event from start to finish.

A Case Study on the American College of Emergency Physicians’ highly successful virtual event. ACEP’s exhibitors had a wealth of sponsorship and booth options available, bringing them out of the virtual exhibit hall and integrating them into the overall experience. It’s time to redefine the virtual exhibitor experience, strengthening your event and expanding your revenue streams.

In the second half of 2020, many virtual conferences grew attendance, attracting global and non-member participants. Part of this growth — which improves reach and brand for organizers — can be attributed to significantly reduced registration pricing. 

Join Kitty Ratcliffe, President of Explore St. Louis for a virtual tour of the burgeoning and dynamic St. Louis convention package including a preview of the $175 million expansion and enhancement of the America’s Center Convention Complex. Attendees will learn about many of the new additions to St. Louis’ tourism line-up including the transformation beneath the iconic Gateway Arch, Ballpark Village at Busch Stadium, St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station as week as several new branded and boutique hotels. In addition, Kitty will highlight the health safety protocols in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable attendee experience.

One of the main challenges with planning virtual and hybrid events is good communication. On this webinar, we’ll explore how to identify patterns of misunderstanding, follow the path of least resistance, and give speakers and attendees enough information to keep them satisfied while still in the planning stages.

In the history of event planning, 2020 will be the year that brought the most cataclysmic changes. Until 2021! Events are going to look vastly different next year when we are all able to return to face-to-face. From seating arrangements to group dining, personal greetings to bathroom breaks, from speaker mics to sharing materials — and let’s acknowledge that virtual components complementing in-person activities are here to stay – nothing will be the same. How does a busy, stressed out planner know which options to choose?

A group of Georgia Tech students, and the event technology company they founded, have created a platform that allows for flexible, self-selected conversations in the digital space.

To provide the best digital experience possible for your audience there’s a lot to learn from how TV, film and social influencers keep fans glued to their screens. Heather Mason started her career in TV and film production, providing her the unique perspective to strategize and deliver engaging digital events.

Newport Beach & Company serves up good food, entertainment, and safety during socially distanced media event promoting the city’s first-ever restaurant month campaign.

Meet Cart maven Emily Hope Dobkin, founder of a company called Betterish, brings people together by having them share their stories in online sessions.