Event Strategy & Design

From the physical set-up to the way you orchestrate sessions and interaction, we help you put the latest smart thinking into practice to create environments and experiences that have an impact.

‘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.

BY Barbara Palmer October 24, 2018

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?

BY David McMillin October 19, 2018

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.

BY David McMillin October 19, 2018

How to Help Events Industry Professionals Impacted by Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael smashed into the Florida Panhandle and left a trail of destruction. Join the PCMA Education Foundation in helping your events industry colleagues affected by the storm.

BY David McMillin October 12, 2018

Is Telepresence Coming to a Screen Near You?

The next chapter of digital events will include speakers who are streamed as holograms. Learn about Vimeo’s new feature that will make the sci-fi-sounding world of 3D holograms a reality.

BY David McMillin October 12, 2018

All-Male Speaker Line-Up Derails History Conference

University conference organizers take action after academics object to an event agenda filled solely with male speakers.

BY Barbara Palmer October 12, 2018

Mapping the Attendee Journey

Understanding the customer journey can help exhibitors gain insight about ROI.

BY Casey Gale October 10, 2018

How Milwaukee Puts Housing First

The “housing first” philosophy puts the chronically homeless in secure housing as a first step, rather than focusing on behavior or other issues. Here’s the difference it has made in Milwaukee County.

BY Barbara Palmer October 2, 2018

3 Key Lessons for Licensing Music at Your Next Event

Not sure about licensing the soundtrack for your events? These three things will help you hit the right notes.

BY David McMillin October 1, 2018

Hacking Homelessness

Gallus Events founder William Thomson created Homeless Hackathon Glasgow, bringing together hacker participants, along with representatives from local institutions and nonprofit organizations, to yield potential solutions to homelessness. The result? Not one, but three projects currently under development.

BY Barbara Palmer October 1, 2018

4 Ways Meetings Help Homeless Communities

Here are some of the ways events make an impact.

BY Ken Budd October 1, 2018

How Convention Centers Are Responding to Homelessness

Convention centers sit in the middle of the tension between homeless individuals and meeting attendee perceptions. But when it comes to lending a helping hand, here is a long list of centers who refuse to be bystanders.

BY Convene Editors October 1, 2018

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