Social Impact

See how event organizers and others are using meetings and events to make a difference.

The Power of Advocacy: How Two Medical Conferences Empowered a Family with Disabilities

Alice Brouhard found the technology to give her daughter an independent life at a medical conference. Then she launched her own event to help other special-needs families.

September 29, 2017

Yelp Is on the Way

To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.

September 25, 2017

The ‘Dumpster’ Lunch

To spotlight the problem of food waste, WasteExpo 2017 served a delicious meal made entirely of food that was left over or would otherwise have been thrown out.

BY Molly Petrilla August 30, 2017

How Do You Give Back To A Destination?

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers invited attendees to create lasting legacy programs for specific host destinations.

BY Michelle R. Davis July 31, 2017

Why Wall-to-Table Might Be the Next Big Thing in F&B

Vertical farming is a sustainable, delicious way to feed the world — including conference attendees.

BY Jasmine Zhu July 11, 2017

How a Resort in New Mexico Gives Abandoned Horses a Second Chance

The Hyatt Regency Tamaya in New Mexico is saving wild and abandoned horses — and relying on the help of meeting attendees to do it.

July 3, 2017

How One Association Is Combatting the High Rate of Suicides Among Construction Workers

With the construction industry plagued by a high suicide rate, the Construction Financial Management Association has created a new toolbox for meetings and other prevention resources.

BY Michelle R. Davis June 1, 2017

How the NAMM Show Makes a Lasting Impact on Elementary Students

Every year, NAMM Show volunteer offer music instruction at an Anaheim elementary school — part of a partnership that’s helped the school district retune its music program.

May 1, 2017

Using Technology to Make Philanthropy More Personal

Small networks, not large organizations, will drive giving in the future.

April 3, 2017

Career Opportunities

EnventU brings event planning to disadvantaged high-school students.

BY Corin Hirsch March 1, 2017

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