Event Strategy & Design
Hotelier Uses Digital Communication to Create Human Connection
A boutique hotel brand is creating a virtual lobby experience in the hopes of getting more people to look up from their screens and converse in the physical space.
Meeting in Middle-earth at Oxonmoot
Every year, the Tolkien Society — an educational charity, literary society, and international fan club — hosts scholars, fans, students, and members from around the world at the University of Oxford for Oxonmoot, a celebration of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, including “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.”
Visa-Approval Hiccup forces Fifteen Seconds Festival to Improvise
The Fifteen Seconds Festival had big plans for a U.S. debut this past September, but a visa-approval hiccup forced organizers to improvise with an entirely different event.
Priya Parker: Don’t Skip Over Purpose
Gathering people together is an act of ‘transformative leadership,’ says Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering. “Always, always start with purpose.”
Making Analytics Count at Data for Good Exchange
Bloomberg built a sold-out event focused on the ways data science can make the world a better place.
Are You a Trendsetter?
When it comes to market conditions and how events are evolving, our Annual Meetings Market Survey helps us — and you, in turn — stay ahead of the curve. Please participate.
Is Halloween Headed Toward Holiday Status?
Results of our survey on scheduling and attending meetings on Halloween show that for younger generations, it’s not just another celebration.
Hague CVB Spotlights Groups’ Earth-Friendly Initiatives
The Hague CVB showcases its commitment to sustainability — and local innovators — with its own awards programme.
Learning About Digital Events at a F2F Event in Calgary
PCMA continues to empower event strategists with the tools necessary to execute digital and hybrid events. Case in point: the inaugural edition of the DES Boot Camp — an in-person event — held in July in Calgary.
‘Boo’ on Halloween Meetings?
Your approach to whether Halloween trumps work likely depends on your age, says Amy Lynch, a generations researcher. Please take the survey at the end of the article to let us know what you think.
F&B With a Side of VR
A recent study conducted at Cornell University revealed that virtual-reality environments have an effect on the way that we experience and consume food. Will the immersive digital world land on a convention menu?
Can Promiseland Project Help Reunite Polarized America?
A collection of architects and home builders are donating their talent, time, money, and passion to create a place for open and honest conversation in America, one destination at a time.