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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.

BY Convene Editors February 11, 2021

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.

BY Michelle Russell February 10, 2021

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.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst February 9, 2021

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.

BY Casey Gale February 8, 2021

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.

BY Pat Olsen February 8, 2021

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.

BY Barbara Palmer February 5, 2021

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.

February 5, 2021

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.

BY Michelle Russell February 5, 2021

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.

BY Convene Editors February 4, 2021

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Casey Gale February 4, 2021

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.

BY Michelle Russell February 3, 2021

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