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Tailgate Trade Show Goes Off Without a Hitch
The PCMA Greater Philadelphia chapter landed on a novel way to bring industry pros back together and give its supplier members exposure to planners while keeping everyone safe.
The Gateway to the Rockies, Aurora Takes Meetings and Events to New Heights
With its vast array of attractions and easy access—just minutes from Denver International Airport, the fifth busiest airport in the country—Aurora is the perfect destination for attendees to explore as they get back to face-to-face meetings.
Book Your Next Successful Meeting in Tampa Bay
Searching for the perfect mix of smart safety measures and attractive amenities to “wow” attendees returning to face-to-face meetings? Look to sunny Tampa Bay, which boasts a proven track record of recent meeting success stories.
Find Just the Right Fit for Your Next Meeting in Lansing
When you book your meeting or event in Lansing, you’ll not only be in the heart of Michigan and the heart of the Midwest—you’ll be in a place that takes your group’s needs to heart.
How Gender Equity Saves Lives
Including women as inventors and scientific and technical collaborators isn’t just a nice idea, it has a direct effect on women’s health and safety. And conferences have a role to play.
What Visit Orlando Has Learned After a Challenging Year of Hosting Events
Staying flexible, forging new partnerships, and embracing the switch to digital has allowed Orlando to not only stay afloat but thrive in the most trying of times.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Becoming a JEDI Warrior: The Four Bs of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Events
Justice is key everywhere, but is especially important in the event industry, Tanya Gibson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America told the EduCon 2021 audience.
Writing a ‘Resilience Resume’
Reflecting on what we’ve overcome will help us see future possibilities, according to brain expert Sara Ross.
Tips for Scaling Event Budgets in Uncertain Times
At EduCon 2021, Todd Schwartz, CMP, offered ideas on building budgets and adapting them quickly when in-person meetings change at the last minute.
How a Medical Society Found Success With its First Hybrid Event
Organizers of the Aesthetic Society’s first hybrid meeting weigh in on how they managed health and safety, how their new pricing model made the numbers work, and why organizers should change their idea of what perfection looks like right now.