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.

Fiber to the Home Conference 2018

Here’s how the FTTH Conference organizers are striving to expand the scope of the event beyond attracting just C-suite-level attendees.

BY Casey Gale January 2, 2018

Not-Your-Average Medical Conferences

Six medical conferences that are doing things a little differently.

BY Barbara Palmer January 2, 2018

The Rights Stuff: Are You Licensing Those Video Clips?

If you’re showing unlicensed movie and TV clips at your meetings, the entertainment industry has a message for you: It’s piracy, and it’s illegal.

BY Ken Budd December 29, 2017

An Event App That Gives Back

Global Citizen’s app encourages users to take political action — and earn rewards in return.

BY Casey Gale December 27, 2017

Get to Know Your Conference City: Invite the Locals

The Society of Architectural Historians helps residents in its host city get to know their hometown a little better — by inviting them on exclusive tours.

BY Molly Petrilla December 27, 2017

5 Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2018

In a world ever more jam-packed with information, we pick five trends we will be watching in 2018.

BY Convene Editors December 27, 2017

Forms Follow Function

The Washington, D.C., city government wanted to redesign some of its forms — and involve residents in the process. The solution: a hackathon.

December 27, 2017

How to Include Everyone at Events

Is it becoming any easier for attendees with special physical needs to get around, engage, and feel welcome at events? “Not even remotely,” says one expert.

BY Ellen Ryan December 22, 2017

Convene TV: What Meeting Trends Are Here to Stay?

What are the new meeting concepts in the hotel industry? Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International discusses the wellness trend — “real wellness,

BY Convene Editors December 19, 2017

What’s the Key to Success for Live-Streaming in China?

There’s a big appetite for live-streamed programming among users in the world’s most populous country. But reaching those prospective attendees can be a challenge.

BY David McMillin December 19, 2017

DEI Spotlight: Tahira Endean, CMP, DES, CED

Tahira Endean has managed several digital and hybrid events during her career, but she recognizes that they continue to evolve, so you have to stay on top of the latest tech developments.

BY Curt Wagner December 18, 2017

Convene TV: Is “Festivalization” the Next Big Thing in Live Events?

What new trend will revolutionize attendee engagement? Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International discusses talks about ‘festivalization’ in live events, and the rewards

BY Convene Editors December 13, 2017

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