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‘Bill to Require Gender Equality in Dummies’
We were about to sail through an intersection but we never made it to the other side. Last fall, my daughter, Megan, was driving me and her infant daughter to
Keeping Your Members and Attendees In Mind
Imagine a dartboard with your customer in the bullseye. That’s the picture you need to envision as you design multichannel events amidst continued uncertainty.
How Our Relationship with Public Spaces Changed During the Pandemic
Indoor and outdoor public spaces have become only more valuable to us after the pandemic — and flexibility in both environments has become more critical. Two experts share why.
The Pandemic’s Effect on Fashion Industry Is Bigger Than a Switch to Sweatpants
Fashion changed when people stopped going out, and not just because we were all wearing comfy clothes. A professor from the Fashion Institute of Technology provides an analysis of what that means for the fashion business and fashion-focused events.
When the Whole World Gets Sick, What Does That Mean for Wellness?
Here’s what the future of wellness, health, and safety looks like from the perspectives of experts in two different fields.
Four Views on How the Pandemic Will Change How We Meet
One thing is clear: The pandemic demanded that we think deeply about how — and where — we meet. Four events industry experts weigh in on lessons learned and where we’re headed.
Has the Pandemic Changed How Planners Think About Event Technology?
Event technology has exploded over the last year — here are two views on what new tools will mean for planners in the future.
Negotiating Post-Pandemic Event Contracts
How may the pandemic affect event contracts in the long term? Here’s one legal view.
9 Questions for Event Professionals to Ponder
Innovation expert and questionologist Warren Berger offers a list of questions event organizers should weigh while planning their upcoming events in a new world.
More Contactless Technology in Hospitality — But More Social Interaction
Three hospitality executives share short- and long-term views of what is happening next for hotels.
The Push to Digital Gave Trade Shows a New Business Model
No matter what their customer base, every trade show should now be based on creating valuable content, argues trade-show expert Francis Friedman.
What Changes Caused by the Pandemic Will Stick?
The pandemic’s effects were so profound and far-reaching that not changing ceased to be an option for almost everyone on the planet. But which changes will be permanent, and how will they transform events?