Event Strategy & Design
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting
A record number of exhibitors set up shop at this year’s American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Seattle — joined by about 900 orthopedic surgeons, physicians, and allied health professionals.
The Power of Advocacy: How Two Medical Conferences Empowered a Family with Disabilities
Alice Brouhard found the technology to give her daughter an independent life at a medical conference. Then she launched her own event to help other special-needs families.
Turning the Tables: What Kind of Attendee Are You?
See how your own preferences as an attendee stack up to your colleagues’ in real time.
How the ESC Supported Barcelona After the Attacks
Eight days after a terrorist attack shook Spain, the European Society of Cardiology united more than 31,000 attendees in Barcelona in a show of solidarity and strength.
Shining a Light on Innovative Event Planners
Hilton’s WowMakers Contest — celebrating event professionals who go above and beyond — will reward 10 planners with a trip to an industry event, including 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders in Nashville.
Yelp Is on the Way
To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.
How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?
And where should you spend it? Velvet Chainsaw’s Dave Lutz on what works and what doesn’t.
Connecting Columbus
What a difference a block makes: Here’s how a redeveloped overpass performed what one urban planner calls “an act of magic” in Columbus, Ohio.
How Destination Cleveland Engages the Whole Community During Conventions
The city’s volunteer program offers extra support for meeting planners.
Pre Con/Post Con
A before-and-after look at the Institute of Internal Auditors International Conference, held in July in Sydney, Australia
Frustrated Fan Sues for a Bad Digital Event Experience
Showtime’s struggles to secure enough bandwidth for a highly anticipated boxing match are leading to a potential courtroom battle. If you’re streaming your own event or conference, the fight — inside and outside the ring — holds one key lesson for your digital strategy.
Glampsite
Experient took attendees camping — without abandoning the glamour of its production design.