Business of Events

Money-saving, revenue-raising, and risk-management strategies for meetings and trade shows of all sizes. And we look at the logistics of international meetings, from cultural concerns to business practices around the globe.

20 Thought Leaders Talk About How Events Industry is Getting Better

From changes in technology to the re-classification of ‘business events,’ here’s what 20 thought leaders had to say about the evolution of the meetings & events industry.

BY Convene Editors August 1, 2018

The Game of Sustainable Event Planning

Decisions about sustainable event solutions can be clarified with a deck of cards and a few rubber bands, using a game demonstrated by Yalmaz Siddiqui, vice president of sustainability at MGM Resorts. 

BY Jasmine Zhu June 8, 2018

Could a Landmark Piece of U.S. Legislation Intersect With GDPR?

GDPR goes into effect tomorrow, but its impact will not be confined to the EU. One legal expert points out how U.S. courts might interpret the law in the future.

BY David McMillin May 23, 2018

IACC Report on the Meeting Room of Today and Tomorrow

IACC’s just-released 2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report spotlights how event venues are helping organizers create memorable attendee experiences.

BY Michelle Russell May 23, 2018

Proof That Your Event Can Win the Battle Against Room Block Poachers

If you’ve given up hope of defending your housing block, a recent legal decision offers a light at the end of the tunnel — and a legislative proposal in Congress could make suing poachers easier in the future.

BY David McMillin March 4, 2018

RIP Expo Revenue: 5 Realities of Today’s B2B Buyer

Five realities about the changing buying habits of B2B professionals, and how they impact expo revenue.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP February 1, 2018

How Multi-Cultural Design Thinking Leads to Better Events

A few takeaways on culture and inclusion from this year’s Convening Leaders.

BY Jasmine Zhu January 22, 2018

A People-Pleasing Green Airport

The executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority was invited to tell the world how the airport became a leader in sustainable and clean-energy initiatives.

BY Barbara Palmer January 3, 2018

Not Your Mother’s Girl Scout Convention

The reimagined Girl Scouts of the USA National Convention embraced both its traditions and a whole new audience with a high-tech, high-touch second act.

BY Michelle Russell January 3, 2018

The Rights Stuff: Are You Licensing Those Video Clips?

If you’re showing unlicensed movie and TV clips at your meetings, the entertainment industry has a message for you: It’s piracy, and it’s illegal.

BY Ken Budd December 29, 2017

How Ernst & Young Handled the ‘Logistical Challenge of the Year’

When a terrorist attack occurred the afternoon before an event, the E&Y team sprang into action.

BY Casey Gale December 27, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Center for Recovery

Post-Maria, the Puerto Rico Convention Center didn’t sustain any major damage, making it a main hub for relief efforts.

BY Casey Gale December 1, 2017

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