Event Technology
Building the National Association of Realtors’ First-Ever All-Digital Event
Unlike many other industry sectors, real estate has boomed during the pandemic — and yet NAR members said that they felt more isolated than ever. Here’s how the association made community part of the event’s foundation.
Experimenting With Virtual Reality
‘Co-presence’ is starting to find its way into virtual exhibition halls. Organizers of the Morningstar Investment Conference (MIC) offered a virtual reality experience for exhibitors and meeting participants at their fall digital event.
Sensory Space: Montreal’s OASIS immersion
Newly opened space at the Palais de congrès de Montréal immerses participants in color, sound, and light.
Thomas Friedman on How to Thrive A.C. — After Coronavirus
The globalization expert talks with Convening Leaders participants on what to expect and how to adapt to the coming explosion of innovation.
How AI Is Changing Our World
As artificial intelligence (AI) penetrates more aspects of our lives, it’s important to remember our human role to reinforce empathy and governance, says Ayesha Khanna, head of AI company ADDO AI, and Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker.
Our Picks for the Business Event Trends of 2021
The editors of Convene looked back over 2020, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2021?
An Interactive Tool for Planners to Determine COVID-19 Indoor Risk Factors
As gatherings move indoors during the winter months, MIT researchers have created a tool that helps people determine the risk of COVID-19 transmission based on a number of factors.
How Hybrid Is Taking Center Stage in Convention Centers
To meet the evolving needs of the business events industry in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, convention centers and other meeting venues are adding broadcast studios to their list of options for event producers.
Getting Personal in a Digital Crowd
A group of Georgia Tech students, and the event technology company they founded, have created a platform that allows for flexible, self-selected conversations in the digital space.
Most Event Professionals Satisfied With Digital Meeting Technology — But See Room For Improvement
Many digital events rely on two or more platforms to get the job done — planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard survey say they are looking for more seamless solutions.
Clean Bill of Health
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was able to safely convene a 450-person face-to-face event using a health-screening tool for attendees.
Turning an In-Person, One-Off Event to Online All the Time
The United Fresh Produce Association made its annual convention into a digital experience and ‘built a year-round convention center’ for commerce, engagement, and learning. Here’s what’s worked and what hasn’t.