Event Strategy & Design
5 Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2018
In a world ever more jam-packed with information, we pick five trends we will be watching in 2018.
Forms Follow Function
The Washington, D.C., city government wanted to redesign some of its forms — and involve residents in the process. The solution: a hackathon.
How to Include Everyone at Events
Is it becoming any easier for attendees with special physical needs to get around, engage, and feel welcome at events? “Not even remotely,” says one expert.
Convene TV: What Meeting Trends Are Here to Stay?
What are the new meeting concepts in the hotel industry? Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International discusses the wellness trend — “real wellness,
What’s the Key to Success for Live-Streaming in China?
There’s a big appetite for live-streamed programming among users in the world’s most populous country. But reaching those prospective attendees can be a challenge.
DEI Spotlight: Tahira Endean, CMP, DES, CED
Tahira Endean has managed several digital and hybrid events during her career, but she recognizes that they continue to evolve, so you have to stay on top of the latest tech developments.
Convene TV: Is “Festivalization” the Next Big Thing in Live Events?
What new trend will revolutionize attendee engagement? Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International discusses talks about ‘festivalization’ in live events, and the rewards
Heart-to-Heart With Visit Anaheim and the AHA
Visit Anaheim’s partnership with the American Heart Association, the “Heart-to-Heart” campaign, gives lifesaving training and tools to local schools.
DEI Spotlight: Spotlight: Sina Bünte, DES
When this Amsterdam, Netherlands–based events manager for the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) — and member of the 2018 class of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties — was recently interviewed by Convene, she said she wanted “to be an expert in the latest technology trends that can be used for events in order to keep on reinventing.” Which would explain why she pursued her DES.
How to Help Your Speakers Help You Pitch Your Event
At the Event of the Future, panelists were given a helping hand in crafting a social-media campaign around their discussion topics.
How a Livestream Chat Turned Into an Innovative Mobile Meeting
A Montreal-based event professional transformed a digital encounter into a highly engaging face-to-face experience.
Cleveland Clinic Drives Innovation at the Huntington Convention Center
The Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland is home to the annual Medical Innovation Summit.