Jacques W. Martiquet, aka “The Party Scientist,” says he has “hacked the code” of bringing excitement and joy to digital events.

The front desk is where hotel guests may have their only exchange with an employee. But digital check-ins, a trend that has taken off during the pandemic, does away with that interpersonal aspect — and makes it easier for potential human trafficking to occur.

During the pandemic, the strategic use of images can do everything from conveying your event’s welcoming-to-all culture to quelling participants’ concerns over health and safety — as long as you follow through on those messages.

As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we’re republishing two accounts of that horrific day, told by event professionals and published in Convene in the months following the attacks.

On Maritz Global Event’s podcast, Google’s global events account manager, Megan Henshall, outlined four pillars for designing engaging events — digital, in person, and hybrid.

Spoiler alert: Most event organizers say they don’t ask about gender on their event registration forms, but a study examining attitudes toward non-binary gender identification indicates that’s a missed opportunity.

Responses to our COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard surveys show how models for hybrid events continue to evolve while one thing remains the same: One size does not fit all.

The latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard asked respondents to call to mind their wins over the past six months of uncertainty. Suppliers’ write-in responses highlight their focus on building and maintaining industry relationships — and underscore their grit.

The PCMA Foundation honored the business events industry’s brightest during a August 26 black-tie ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Held in January at CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas, Convening Leaders will require in-person participants to provide proof of vaccination, and for those unable to attend, a digital version will be offered.

A recent LinkedIn poll revealed that the majority of medical professionals are comfortable attending conferences this fall, even with the surge in COVID cases due to the Delta variant — but only with safety requirements in place.

The latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard asked respondents to call to mind their achievements over the past six months. While their write-in responses are wide-ranging, collectively they underscore remarkable resilience and flexibility during uncertain times.