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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
How to Help Those Affected by California Wildfires
PCMA Foundation collecting donations to assist members of business events industry community.
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.
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.
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?
How China’s New Bridge Will Boost Business Events
The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge is drawing global attention to Hong Kong.