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.

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.

March 1, 2018

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.

BY Casey Gale March 1, 2018

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.

BY Barbara Palmer February 28, 2018

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.

BY Michelle Russell February 28, 2018

Building a ‘Networking Garden’

Getting ready for 3,000 attendees at the IATEFL Conference & Exhibition, in Brighton, England.

BY Casey Gale February 28, 2018

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.

BY Sarah Beauchamp February 27, 2018

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?

BY Barbara Palmer February 26, 2018

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.

BY David McMillin February 22, 2018

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.

February 21, 2018

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.

BY Convene Editors February 21, 2018

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?

BY David McMillin February 15, 2018

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.

February 14, 2018

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