Brian Sullivan, senior national correspondent for CNBC, has come out with five predictions for 2021 — and the first two hold promise for the business of in-person events. Bonus: Another one of his five predictions offers insights and opportunities for savvy business event organizers.

Spoiler alert: the ugly Christmas sweater is here to stay.

The most-viewed GIFs of 2020 reflect the year we’ve experienced and what matters to us most.

In an increasingly virtual world, emoji make communicating feel more human.

Many have turned to hobbies as a way to cope with quarantining. And that, neuroscientists and mental health professionals tell us, provides many lasting benefits beyond serving as a distraction during the crisis.

As more studies show that Americans are experiencing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression caused by the COVID-19 crisis, some hope it will bring mental health issues into the spotlight.

Wharton professor and author Jonah Berger on why you should feel more comfortable making big changes now, and others may be more receptive to new ideas.

Mental health experts are warning against spending too much time scrolling on your smartphones. Here’s why time spent on LinkedIn is a little different.

Phoenix Convention Center recently added Mamava lactation pods — private spaces for nursing mothers — to its North and West buildings. 

What do The Goonies, Val Kilmer, and big shoulder pads have in common? They’re all from the ‘80s and were featured at NostalgiaCon — a Comic Con-esque event that brought 2,500 pop culture enthusiasts together at the Anaheim Convention Center last September.

Respondents to a recent Convene survey about distractions at work shared some of their strategies and tips for staying focused in the face of multiple distractions.

Manchester’s MetMUnch, which combines teaching and cooking, started as a way to get students excited about sustainability and health. It expanded to events, where it’s getting attendees excited about networking and experiences.