News & Trends
Scott Galloway to Event Planners: Get Ready to Be Bold
The New York Times bestselling author applies his insights on a post-COVID business world to events, and shares what attendees can expect to take away from his keynote session at Convening Leaders 2022.
Going Beyond a Green Event: How to Make Sustainability a Priority
Demonstrating sustainability at your events sends an important message to your stakeholders. But how can you have more of an impact on the industries and professions you serve?
Some Board Meetings Return in Person, but Uncertainty Persists
A recent Bloomberg article about how venture capitalists are navigating the COVID environment made clear the lack of uniformity about the return to in-person board meetings — and lack of protocol around acceptable greetings.
Dan Levy’s Serious Side
A peek at what the Convening Leaders 2022 audience has in store when the Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, director, and producer and LGBTQIA+ activist takes the stage in January.
How Essence Prioritized Both the Digital and In-Person Experience at the Essence Festival
The publisher employed several strategies to keep participants at the 2021 Essence Festival in New Orleans safe and invested in an upgraded digital experience.
Convening Leaders 2022 Speaker Mateo Salvatto: ‘Imagine What Any of Us Can Do’
Meet the 22-year-old entrepreneur, author, and innovator whose free app Háblalo has started a global conversation about inclusion.
Working From Home: It’s Complicated
Remote workers historically have worked longer hours and gotten less recognition than their office-based colleagues. It doesn’t have to be that way, says an expert on organizational behavior.
Marriott and Howard University Address Equity in Hospitality
Beginning on Oct. 25, the Howard Hospitality Week event will bring together Howard University students and hospitality leaders.
Leaving Your Event’s Host City Better Because You Were There
After living through a pandemic, conference participants will be more apt to lean towards conferences that align with their beliefs and passions through corporate social responsibility efforts.
Getting Serious About Sustainable Event Design
Event and experience designers have the opportunity to create an environment that is not only physically and emotionally transformative for attendees, but also has an impact on sustainability. Here’s how to start.
The Peaks and Valleys of Events Industry Recovery
The business events industry’s recovery may not be following the straight path that we had hoped, but it is taking shape in other ways.
Uncovering the Hidden World of Fantastic Fungi
This virtual mycelium meeting is expected to draw mycophiles of all kinds to explore topics like health and wellness, authentic indigenous use of mushrooms, fungi food demos, and environment solutions.