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Derry’s Leap of Faith Pays Off

Here is how this historic city in Northern Ireland won the bid to host its first-ever global event next year.

May 4, 2018

Brand New CAESARS FORUM Will Feature Two of the Biggest Ballrooms in the World

The company breaks ground on the property this year.

BY Sarah Beauchamp May 4, 2018

Does Matching Your Sofa Suit You?

Furniture retailer Ikea’s new brand extension is designed to bolster sales in an unusual way.

May 3, 2018

Meet Two Visionaries

We have the backstory on two winners at the PCMA Education Foundation 2018 Visionary Awards — Community Advocate of the Year Jeff Chase and Event Designer of the Year Phelps R. Hope.

BY Convene Editors May 2, 2018

Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper

A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality

How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

Disruptors Target Meetings

Business event organisers can take a lesson from the way that today’s most entrepreneurial business leaders conduct internal meetings.

May 1, 2018

GDPR Looms. Is EU Ready?

A recent study finds many websites are not compliant with the new regulations.

May 1, 2018

What Does TR Have to Do With the Future of Events?

Padraic Gilligan, managing partner at Dublin–based event consultancy SoolNua, hosted The Event of the Future, so he knows more than most about how technology could affect events. What does he have to say about last July’s gathering and technology’s impact on face-to-face meetings?

May 1, 2018

Making Strategic Shifts Pay Off

Nectar Creative Communications managing director, Peta Moore, says small structure changes can have a big impact.

May 1, 2018

Balancing Act: How to Manage Event Volunteers

On-site staff can make or break an event — volunteer or not — so it’s vital that every team member is thoroughly briefed and engaged.

May 1, 2018

Behind the Scenes: Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality

How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

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