Event Strategy & Design
Toying With a Successful Model
The Toy Association is putting cool ideas to boost attendance at the international Toy Fair to work — even though some may seem counterintuitive.
Superheroes to the Rescue at Denver Comic Con
While most comic conventions are strictly a commercial endeavor, Denver Comic Con is organized by — and benefits — Pop Culture Classroom, a local educational nonprofit.
Another Kind of Singapore Sling
Celebrating the Year of the Dog, Singapore-style, as the city-state leans into the human stories behind its success.
Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey
The U.S. economy gained momentum in 2017 and the meetings industry followed suit. There may be a few speed bumps in the year ahead, though, business events organizers say, especially for those who plan international events.
Building a ‘Networking Garden’
Getting ready for 3,000 attendees at the IATEFL Conference & Exhibition, in Brighton, England.
Indianapolis Sets Visitor Records in 2017
Drawn to the compact downtown, hospitality, and vibrant culture and cuisine, many associations are hosting conferences in Indy for the first time this year.
The Burnout Epidemic
Burnout is on the rise in the U.K., where it’s been called an ‘insidious epidemic.’ How can meeting professionals respond to mounting pressure?
Hotel Offers Discount for Disconnecting From Smartphones
Digital technology delivers many opportunities to get more work done, but it also presents a challenge for human connectedness. Learn how one hotelier plans to address the issue.
DEI Spotlight: Shawn Cheng
Today, digital and hybrid events might be on the periphery of Shawn Cheng’s work as a project coordinator at MCI Group Canada, but he sees them coming into sharper focus going forward.
How to Engage Millennial Attendees
A new study points to key differences in the way millennials and baby boomers prefer to interact, which could affect how conferences are designed.
How to Make Your Meeting Smartphone-Free
Some of the biggest names in entertainment are forcing fans to put away their phones. Can conference organizers deliver an experience without devices for their attendees?
DEI Spotlight: Ronda Keys, DES
Ronda Keys pursued the DES certification to gain a skill set needed by her (then) employer. Today, as the owner of her own events-management firm, she is putting that knowledge to good use for her clients.