News & Trends

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

Tapping Multiple Tech Tools for a Virtual Event

The LEGO Group’s virtual event in May had to be delivered via Microsoft Teams, but seamlessly integrated other tech tools to create an immersive experience that felt nothing like an online staff meeting.

BY Michelle Russell July 15, 2020

Meeting Face-to-Face: ‘It’s Who We Are as a Species’

Neil Brownlee, VisitScotland’s head of business events, on why there will always be a place for face-to-face events, even as we become more used to meeting online — and how in-person events are critical in helping to shape the communities that host them.

BY Neil Brownlee July 14, 2020

Free Registration for This Virtual Event Was a ‘Game Changer’

Complimentary registration for the American Society for Nutrition’s first virtual event contributed to its explosive attendee levels — which society thinks will reap dividends for its future events.

BY Casey Gale July 13, 2020

Tech Tools to Measure and Increase Racial and Gender Diversity

Two nonprofit initiatives have strengthened their focus to fight gendered racial inequities on conference stages and elsewhere — and lead transformation.

BY Barbara Palmer July 13, 2020

Networking and Gamification at Virtual Events

One event professional recently shared her thoughts on engaging a virtual audience through networking and gamification with the PCMA Catalyst Community.

BY Convene Editors July 13, 2020

Hilton Expands Cleanliness Standards Program to Event Planning

Hilton EventReady with CleanStay will address “the whole event experience.”

BY Barbara Palmer July 10, 2020

Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Toolkit

The coalition advocating for the protection of the events industry announced it has raised more than $500,000 and has drawn up a letter for industry members to sign to demonstrate support.

BY Convene Editors July 9, 2020

4 More Venues Earn STAR Certification for Facility Preparedness

The Orange County Convention Center, Overland Park Convention Center, Hard Rock Stadium, and STAPLES Center follow the Georgia World Congress Center as accredited facilities.

BY Curt Wagner July 9, 2020

Why LinkedIn May Be Good for Your Mood, Not Just Your Career

Mental health experts are warning against spending too much time scrolling on your smartphones. Here’s why time spent on LinkedIn is a little different.

BY Barbara Palmer July 9, 2020

What Meeting Professionals Want to Know

A survey of meeting professionals who’ve attended Convening Leaders offers a look at what they expect will be most important in the coming year.

BY Barbara Palmer July 8, 2020

Reading and Listening Recommendations From PCMA’s Board of Directors

Looking for a new book or podcast to dive into this summer? Several of PCMA’s 2020 Board of Directors share their picks.

BY Casey Gale July 8, 2020

Surveying Attendees About Live Events

Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey.

BY Convene Editors July 6, 2020

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