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

How Events Can Mimic Private Membership Networks

“Paid membership community” may technically describe a traditional association, but it’s now more generally recognized as an online business model that facilitates member connections around a common mission or interest. Here’s what events can learn from them.

BY Nadia Bennet August 25, 2023

How One Event Professional ‘Onboards’ ChatGPT

ChatGPT users often consider the tool a co-pilot in the creative process. Marc Ghafoori, senior vice president of brand strategy for Heritage Exposition Services, thinks of the tool as a new employee ready for training.

BY Michelle Russell August 25, 2023

EduCon’s Tech Labs Flip the Script

In the traditional event tech exhibit hall or demonstration area, organizers get pitched to. Here’s how a new format at EduCon took a less salesy — and more interactive and informative — approach.

BY Magdalina Atanassova August 23, 2023

How AI Is Transforming Event Data

This may be the first time since the arrival of the smartphone that events and associations have been immersed in technology innovation at the same speed as the world’s leading technology companies.

BY Joe Colangelo August 23, 2023

The Future of Emotional AI for Events

How one AI company is sussing out the emotions behind decision-making — because that’s how most of our decisions, including whether or not to attend an event, are made.

BY Michelle Russell August 22, 2023

Switching From Servant to ‘Noble-Purpose’ Leadership

Servant leadership has led to a more compassionate work environment but has come at a cost for leaders: burnout. Two coauthors offer an alternate model, in which leaders and their teams take a more shared responsibility for creating greater good.

BY Michelle Russell August 21, 2023

Dissecting the Generative AI Disruption for Events

In a recent PCMA webinar, four event professionals shared how they are using generative AI tools to save time and enhance their creativity.

BY Magdalina Atanassova August 21, 2023

Adjusting Strategies to Changing Business Models

A European medical association has found that its pre-pandemic site-selection strategy, which prioritized a legacy engagement project, has not proven to be viable in the current environment.

BY Michelle Russell August 16, 2023

Focusing on Mission-Driven Work

Salesforce executive Tiffani Bova’s new book hones in on why giving employees a sense of purpose is critical to an organization’s success.

BY Casey Gale August 14, 2023

How AI is ‘Revolutionizing’ Work for This Event Professional

Megan Finnell, director of meetings and conferences for the Medical Group Management Association, is using generative AI tools to ramp up her productivity.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst August 11, 2023

10 Ways to up Your Event Planning Game

We find ourselves in a unique position — we can still explore new ideas, but the window of opportunity is closing fast.

BY Beth Surmont August 10, 2023

The Noisier, the Better at This Event

The Acoustical Society of America members tune in to all kinds of sounds during their conferences.

BY Casey Gale August 8, 2023

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