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An App That You Wear

Wearable-tech jewelry keeps a meeting manager on track — and in style.

BY Convene Editors September 26, 2017

Phoenix Transforms Downtown Warehouses Into a Tech Hub

Work-play spaces provide the perfect location for innovative events.

BY Sarah Beauchamp September 25, 2017

4 Tips for Your First Business Trip to China

As hotels and airlines continue to invest in China, the country’s meetings and events market is poised to grow at a rapid pace. Consider these four tips before your first site visit to the world’s most populous country.

BY David McMillin September 25, 2017

Conventions in Legal Battle Over Naming Rights

A jury will soon hear from the organizers of two of the biggest comic conventions in the country. Who has the better case?

BY David McMillin September 25, 2017

Can a Smart Watch Eliminate All Those Attendee Complaints About Temperature?

Some attendees are too hot. Others are too cold. A new smart watch aims to solve that problem with a personalized approach to temperature adjustment.

BY David McMillin September 25, 2017

People On The Move

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

September 25, 2017

How Do You Measure Guest Experience?

Centerplate’s new initiative goes beyond customer feedback, gathering data to ensure that frontline staff at hundreds of diverse venues deliver a consistently high level of service.

BY Michelle R. Davis September 25, 2017

Yelp Is on the Way

To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.

September 25, 2017

Mexico, Post-Earthquake

There was tragic loss of life in central Mexico, but much was spared, reports a meetings industry professional headquartered in Mexico City — including the business-events infrastructure.

BY Michelle Russell September 22, 2017

If You Answer This Question, You Can Create a Better Work Environment

Looking to improve your office culture? It all starts with this simple adjustment to your communication habits.

BY David McMillin September 18, 2017

The Importance of Stepping Outside the Session Room

Your attendees want to do more than learn about trends and issues. They want to know about the destination’s local culture and customs, too. Here’s how PCMA’s Global Professionals Conference delivered an authentic Thai experience.

BY David McMillin September 18, 2017

How Facial Recognition Will Shape the Future of Experiences

One airline is exploring how facial-recognition technology can transform the passenger experience before ever stepping on a plane. How will a similar approach change what it feels like to be a conference attendee?

BY David McMillin September 18, 2017

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