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Richmond Embraces Its Painful Past During Black History Month
Here’s how one city with a history in the slave trade in North America has made the Black experience in America central to its identity.
11 Predictions for the Business Events Recovery
In a LinkedIn post, Kerry L. Kerr, senior director, global accounts for HelmsBriscoe, offers her view on the near future of the business events industry.
Tokyo Olympics Chair’s Comments About Women Spark Age-Old Debate
Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, recently resigned amid controversy over comments he made that women talk too much during meetings. Research proves that he couldn’t have been more wrong about who speaks the most.
How to Read From a Script During Digital Presentations — Without Making It Obvious
In a LinkedIn post, Timo Elliott of SAP shared his tips on how to write and master a script for a screen-to-screen event.
How an Online Collaboration Platform Company Held Its Own Virtual Event
MURAL — an online tool that enables teams to think and collaborate visually — stepped into its clients’ shoes when planning how to use its own platform for an engaging company retreat.
What’s Next for Association Events?
Association membership and events have not only retained their value for members, but are gaining traction with digital events, a new survey shows.
Find a Spirit of Collaboration and a Higher Standard of Care in Los Cabos
With its abundance of beachfront and poolside event spaces, a robust COVID-19 testing program, top health and safety standards, and personalized service, Los Cabos shines as a group destination.
DES Spotlight: Song Yi KIM, COO, Chris & Partners
With the Digital Event Strategist course, there is a way to help futureproof your skill set so you are ready to be as nimble as the situation calls for. Song Yi Kim, COO, Chris & Partners took the DES course, and this is her story.
The Business Events Industry Recovery: Two Different Views
Trends expert Daniel Levine sees the near future of live events as “nothing less than spectacular.” For special events company owner Kevin Molesworth, the picture is less rosy.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
5 Questions About Returning to the Office
There is still much uncertainty about when most people who have been working from home during the pandemic will be able — or asked — to return to their offices. Here’s how to approach the subject with your team.