Event Strategy & Design
Silence Really Is Golden
Research shows that short periods of quiet time help us process our experiences. Here’s what that means for events.
A Few Tweaks Can Work Wonders for Meetings
More than 1,200 people participated in the 128th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) last year, which was held Nov. 13–16 at the La Quinta
Because Everybody Could Use a Nap
Casper Mattresses’ ‘snooze room’ is an event sponsor’s dream
3 Valuable Lessons From Microsoft’s Digital Strategy
As Microsoft works to help businesses create and optimize their digital transformation, the company counts on events, both digital and face to face, to strengthen its relationships with existing partners,
Seeing the Unseen
How do you inject a familiar idea, or event, with new life? Two creative experts — Dan Goods of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Kati Quigley of Microsoft — share their sources of inspiration.
Behind the Scenes: Guiding Principals
Why we call PCMA’s annual Meeting ‘Convening Leaders’
Cutting Down on No-Shows
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners began charging a nominal fee for an annual luncheon — and cut down on no-shows and food waste.
Welcome to the ‘Convene Club’
Convene created a place for hosted sponsors and partners to meet, work, or just take a load off at Convening Leaders 2017.
The RSA Conference: Big and Getting Bigger
How the RSA Conference plans to expand Its impact In 2017
Improving the Odds for Teachers
The American Statistical Association uses a volunteer initiative at its annual conference to train teachers on how to get statistical concepts across to students.
Mastering the Art of Online Education
What does it take to develop an engaging online course?
How Airbnb Open Is Changing the Attendee Experience
The peer-to-peer sharing platform has disrupted the hotel industry. Are meetings next?