Event Strategy & Design
Free Registration for This Virtual Event Was a ‘Game Changer’
Complimentary registration for the American Society for Nutrition’s first virtual event contributed to its explosive attendee levels — which society thinks will reap dividends for its future events.
Networking and Gamification at Virtual Events
One event professional recently shared her thoughts on engaging a virtual audience through networking and gamification with the PCMA Catalyst Community.
Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Toolkit
The coalition advocating for the protection of the events industry announced it has raised more than $500,000 and has drawn up a letter for industry members to sign to demonstrate support.
What Meeting Professionals Want to Know
A survey of meeting professionals who’ve attended Convening Leaders offers a look at what they expect will be most important in the coming year.
National Association of REALTORS® Tackles Virtual Event Speaker Challenges
When NAR had to move its legislative event online due to the pandemic, that meant special considerations for its government leader speakers.
Surveying Attendees About Live Events
Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey.
Convincing Stakeholders to Hold Live or Hybrid Events is Planners’ Top Concern
A recent virtual open forum conducted by Global DMC Partners addressed planners’ challenges in terms of future event planning.
Why Digital Events Are in ‘an Awkward Phase’
Technology may connect us physically, but much remains to be learned about its ability to create emotional connections.
Reinventing an Annual Meeting Twice During a Global Pandemic
The American Society of Neuroradiology was in the final stages of retooling its Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Then came COVID-19. Here’s how the meeting was reimagined all over again as a virtual event.
How Virtual Medical Conferences Offer Greater Flexibility, Better Learning Experiences, and Attract Larger Audiences
The pandemic has ushered in the Extended Congress, which offers several key advantages over live events, according to a medical journal.
Inaugural Black Birders Week Sparks Additional Initiatives
A weeklong digital event created in response to a racist encounter has led to more efforts to expand opportunities for people of color in the conservation field.
Chat & Learn: Not Your Grandad’s Webcast
Pete Erickson and Dan Noake will talk about how they took Google from live event to live stream in the space of 4 weeks, what mistakes they made along the way, and ultimately how they are developing new ways of connecting communities whilst COVID remains a concern.