COVID-19 and the Business Events Industry
When the Whole World Gets Sick, What Does That Mean for Wellness?
Here’s what the future of wellness, health, and safety looks like from the perspectives of experts in two different fields.
Four Views on How the Pandemic Will Change How We Meet
One thing is clear: The pandemic demanded that we think deeply about how — and where — we meet. Four events industry experts weigh in on lessons learned and where we’re headed.
Has the Pandemic Changed How Planners Think About Event Technology?
Event technology has exploded over the last year — here are two views on what new tools will mean for planners in the future.
Negotiating Post-Pandemic Event Contracts
How may the pandemic affect event contracts in the long term? Here’s one legal view.
9 Questions for Event Professionals to Ponder
Innovation expert and questionologist Warren Berger offers a list of questions event organizers should weigh while planning their upcoming events in a new world.
More Contactless Technology in Hospitality — But More Social Interaction
Three hospitality executives share short- and long-term views of what is happening next for hotels.
The Push to Digital Gave Trade Shows a New Business Model
No matter what their customer base, every trade show should now be based on creating valuable content, argues trade-show expert Francis Friedman.
What Changes Caused by the Pandemic Will Stick?
The pandemic’s effects were so profound and far-reaching that not changing ceased to be an option for almost everyone on the planet. But which changes will be permanent, and how will they transform events?
Can Organizers Guard Against Fake Vaccination Cards?
With mandates on the rise, organizers have few options to double check proof of vaccination. Health-tech may have an answer.
Reinventing the Rules for Gathering
The pandemic hit the pause button on meetings-as-usual. Priya Parker, an expert on designing social interactions, is hosting a four-part, live, video series on gatherings of all kinds — at work, with friends and loved ones, or in your capacity as an event planner or facilitator.
Vaccine Mandates Are Gaining Some Ground at Events
With COVID cases rising due to the Delta variant, the question of making proof of vaccination a requirement to attend events is popping up more often. We asked a lawyer to weigh in on the potential legal ramifications for host organizations — and it’s more straightforward than some may think.
Companies Impose Employee Vaccine Mandates as Delta Variant Spreads
Corporate America is getting serious about vaccine requirements for employees — including suppliers in the business events sector. Will events themselves follow suit?