News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

Stopping the ‘War on Talent’

Fixing employee burnout requires industry leaders to change their perspectives on what it means to value their workers by fostering an environment of wellbeing that allows employees to thrive.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst August 6, 2022

Attracting Talent to the Business Events Industry

Today’s workforce prizes purpose and flexibility. The business events industry already has one of those covered, but the other may require a shift.

BY Sherrif Karamat August 6, 2022

Wading In: Events Challenged With Another Complex Issue

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe. v. Wade, many event organizers find they have another contentious issue to handle.

BY Michelle Russell August 5, 2022

Number of Indigenous-led Startups Growing; ‘We are Just Getting Started’

A new initiative at the Collision tech conference is expanding the community-centered impact and influence of Indigenous-led tech companies in Canada.

BY Barbara Palmer August 4, 2022

Prescribing a Hub-and-Spoke Approach

A medical conference in Italy was broadcast from a main studio to more than a dozen sites throughout the country, giving participants both a broad and localized learning experience.

BY Michelle Russell August 4, 2022

Greg O’Dell Steps Onto a Bigger Stage

Longtime Washington, D.C. events executive Greg O’Dell talks about what’s behind his move to OVG360.

BY Barbara Palmer August 4, 2022

‘A Lot of Institutional Knowledge Is Leaving the Industry’

Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, director of convention and sports facilities for the City of San Antonio, speaks to the importance of being innovative in order to attract new talent.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst August 3, 2022

Staffing Agency CEO: It’s Time to ‘Think About Talent Differently’

Soundings CEO Tracy Judge expanded the business model of her staffing solutions agency and as a result attracted more independent meeting and event organizers.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst August 2, 2022

Visual Arts — and Much More — Draw Thousands to Art Basel 2022

Art Basel returned to its June schedule for the first time since 2020, attracting 70,000 attendees to Messe Basel. The fair showed support for Ukraine by collaborating on special events in the city, and offered its first-ever night of music and other live performances.

BY Michelle Russell August 2, 2022

How UFI’s Kai Hattendorf Helped Launch the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

Nearly 200 events industry organizations in 2021 committed to a plan to reduce the carbon emissions created by the industry — a coalition that’s doubled in size since then. The PCMA Visionary Award honoree helped connect the dots in record time.

BY Barbara Palmer August 2, 2022

When Your Supply Chain Is Human

SA Expeditions, a travel company with a social-responsibility focus, has a different take on what it means to be sustainable.

BY Michelle Russell August 1, 2022

Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

Skyrocketing travel and equipment costs and a sudden talent shortage — pandemic-prompted trends have made affordable audiovisual services a challenge since the return of face-to-face events. Event organizers and suppliers talk about their pain points, how to mitigate costs, and the importance of communication.

BY Casey Gale July 29, 2022

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