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New 10-Minute COVID-19 Test Proves Encouraging to Events
Austria Center Vienna conducted a pilot program that showed that rapid tests can significantly safeguard attendees against infection at large-scale events.
Why Introverts Make Good Leaders During a Pandemic
Extroverted leaders know how to work a room and energize their employees in the office. But during these times when we’re not connecting with our teams in physical spaces, introverted leaders have the advantage, according to a recent Fast Company article.
Lessons Learned After Hosting a 100-Person Face-to-Face Event
Georgia Society of Association Executives hosted its annual meeting last month in person with safety measures in place — and saw opportunities to do even better next time, with genius solves for recognizing masked attendees.
Three ‘Incredible Impacts’ Honored for Legacy Programs
ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance awarded three associations for events they held in 2018 and 2019 that left a lasting impact on sustainability, accessibility, ecology — and people in their host destinations.
At-Home Perk: How the Specialty Coffee Association Made Its Virtual Event a Sensory Experience
Two critical features of the in-person Re:co (Regarding: Coffee) symposium have been sensory experiences and serendipitous interactions. Here’s how organizers made those a priority in its digital version.
5 Questions You Need to Answer to Make Your Digital Event Accessible
For those with disabilities, accessibility during a digital event is just as much of a concern as accessibility at an in-person event. Here are considerations every event professional should keep in mind to ensure their digital event is inclusive and accessible.
Dutch Museum and Convention Center Partner for Drive-Through Exhibit
A Rotterdam art museum and convention center embraced the new drive-in trend for an innovative experience for art lovers during the pandemic.
Top Takeaways From the Primetime Emmy Awards — a Normal, and New Normal, Production
With a host at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and nominees livestreaming from around the world, the 72nd Primetime Emmys showed how the right production footwork can seamlessly blend a live and digital event to engage audiences during COVID-19.
This Socially Distanced Concert Series Hits the Right Notes
Thoughtful “room” sets and precautionary measures make these outdoor concerts enjoyable and safe for participants during the pandemic.
It’s All About the Logistics at ALHI’s In-Person Event
In August, ALHI held a 125-attendee face-to-face event at the Omni Dallas Hotel to show planners how to safely reconvene.
Fast-Tracking a Career in Events by Working at the 2020 DNC
John Yoerger is still a student in hospitality management, but at 22, he has already amassed a wealth of event management experience.
‘Carve out Time to Learn — It’s Your Future’
The ability to learn — and unlearn — are key to thriving in the new world of work, says future-of-work strategist Heather McGowan.