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Nadya Okamoto

Okamoto is a social activist currently on sabbatical from Harvard University to spearhead PERIOD: The Menstrual Movement, a global, youth-run nonprofit focused on menstrual equity. She’s a keynote speaker on topics of gender equality, homelessness, and activism — drawing directly from her own personal experiences.

November 21, 2018

Latin America Comes Alive at Livery in Indianapolis

Looking to spice up your visit to Indy? Livery, situated less than a 15-minute drive from the famed Monument Circle and just a block off of Massachusetts Avenue, offers the flavors of Latin America in this Midwestern city.

BY Casey Gale November 21, 2018

NPR Host Terry Gross Offers Advice on Making Better Conversation

Networking doesn’t need to be painful. Just follow these smart tips from the host of NPR’s “Fresh Air,” who has made a 40-year career out of interviewing people.

BY Casey Gale November 21, 2018

Lauren Kramer of Meeting Priorities Follows Her Entrepreneurial Ambitions

The founder and principal of Meeting Priorities LLC offers insights on taking a leap of faith to launch her own business.

BY David McMillin November 20, 2018

Sharon E. Jones Offers Strategies for Self-Promotion in Book

Independent business event professionals know how important self-promotion is to maintaining their livelihoods. But self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to everyone — particularly people who tend to be introverted. In Mastering

BY Casey Gale November 20, 2018

For $14,500, Sri Lanka Resort Serves This Dessert — with Jewel

If you’re traveling to Sri Lanka and want a dessert with a little sparkle, we have just the treat from the Fortress Resort and Spa . But it may be too rich for the average sweet tooth.

BY Curt Wagner November 20, 2018

Learning at the Forefront

How EANS2018 put ideas, like ‘science slams,’ and easy-to-navigate event space into action to ensure knowledge was top priority.

November 20, 2018

How to Help Those Affected by California Wildfires

PCMA Foundation collecting donations to assist members of business events industry community.

BY Curt Wagner November 19, 2018

Do Phones Belong in Meetings? There’s No Black-or-White Answer

Author Liza Kindred says that phones should be put away during meetings, but only sometimes. She offers recommendations on how to embrace the technology.

BY Barbara Palmer November 19, 2018

How to Woo and Retain Sponsors

Experts say it’s important to remember that the outcomes that make an event successful to an organiser won’t necessarily be the same for a sponsor.

November 19, 2018

What Amazon’s HQ2 Search Means for Business Events Industry

After a hotly contested, year-long search for a second base, the e-commerce giant announced two new homes. What can event organizers take away from Amazon’s RFP process?

BY David McMillin November 19, 2018

How China’s New Bridge Will Boost Business Events

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge is drawing global attention to Hong Kong.

November 19, 2018

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