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Getting Your Speakers To Embrace New Technologies

Today’s attendees are looking for more than opportunities to listen to someone speak as they earn education credits; they want to be active participants who can contribute to the conversation in the room.

March 10, 2017

What Does It Mean to Be an Event Strategist?

A meeting professional shares her thoughts on how to move from thinking logistically to thinking strategically.

BY Barbara Palmer March 9, 2017

Six Reasons Why Orlando’s Culinary Scene Will Surprise You

The country’s most-visited destination has grown substantially in terms of its culinary offerings in recent years, and groups at all ends of the spectrum will find something to suit their tastes here.

BY Jennifer Dienst March 7, 2017

What Did You Do Differently Last Year?

We asked meeting professionals to tell us what changes they made last year — positive or negative — in response to the economy. Do any of these look familiar?

BY Barbara Palmer March 7, 2017

The Power of Social Capital

Building relationships — both online and in person — is more critical than ever to career growth. So how can event professionals foster those meaningful connections among their attendees?

BY Porter Gale March 1, 2017

Behind the Scenes: Annual Review

How the meetings industry performed over the last decade.

BY Michelle Russell March 1, 2017

How the Digital Experience Institute Streamed PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 All Over the Globe

The broadcast offered live coverage of PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 to a far-flung remote audience.

BY Convene Editors March 1, 2017

Social Graces: What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media

What you need to know to maintain a professional presence online.

BY Convene Editors March 1, 2017

How the American Planning Association Keeps Its Annual Conference Fresh

New experiences are on the agenda when the APA meets in New York City.

BY Michelle Russell March 1, 2017

The National Association of EMS Physicians Keeps Its Meeting in the Moment

Designing seating plans for attendees who would rather stay on their feet.

BY Corin Hirsch March 1, 2017

What Is the Meetings Industry’s Biggest Challenge?

Every year, respondents to our annual Meetings Market Survey give answers to open-ended questions about the industry. Here are what they listed as the most pressing challenges in 2017.

BY Michelle Russell March 1, 2017

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