‘Surviving to the Other Side’
How the Live Events Coalition is lobbying for federal support for 12 million live events industry workers.
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What ‘The Voice’ Australia Can Teach Virtual Event Producers
When COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented mentors Boy George and Kelly Rowland from returning to Australia for the live shows, producers introduced a few workarounds — which may inspire ideas for hybrid event organizers — to make them seem more like they were on set.
Balancing Safety and Competition as Amateur Sports Return
With amateur sports competitions are being held again in U.S. cities, sports associations, CVBs, and venues are exercising great care to make them safe. Yet public health experts remain concerned.
Trying to Solve for Networking in a Virtual Event
In many respects, the virtual International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was a big success, drawing nearly 10 times more participants than the face-to-face event. One lesson learned is that even computer scientists find it challenging to navigate networking in an online platform.
A Virtual Event Powered by an App
The Genetics Society of America went out on a limb to test an expanded version of its mobile app to conduct a large international meeting virtually — and quadrupled attendance.
Tapping Multiple Tech Tools for a Virtual Event
The LEGO Group’s virtual event in May had to be delivered via Microsoft Teams, but seamlessly integrated other tech tools to create an immersive experience that felt nothing like an online staff meeting.
National Association of REALTORS® Tackles Virtual Event Speaker Challenges
When NAR had to move its legislative event online due to the pandemic, that meant special considerations for its government leader speakers.
Social Distancing Solution: Wristbands Do the Talking for Attendees
When face-to-face events return, some attendees will still want to shake hands; others will want a six-foot bubble around them. Here’s a way for everyone to convey their preferences without creating awkward moments.
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals’ Virtual Event Uplifts Spirits During Pandemic
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals recently hosted the Be Inspired Speaker Series: A Night at the Museum, a five-night virtual event that showcased African-American achievements through the lens of five different cultural institutions dedicated to the Black experience in America.
7 Steps to Creating an Inclusive Digital Event
The most obvious way to make your digital event more diverse and inclusive is in your speaker lineup. But there are other simple things to keep in mind as well.
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Chairman: ‘Our Nation Is at Odds’
Jason Dunn used the current historic moment of social unrest to spotlight how the economic fallout from COVID-19 has pushed off to the side the industry’s diversity efforts.
PCMA COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Results, Survey 4
Insights from our latest survey — conducted May 18-21 — on how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business events professionals’ roles and how they envision future events.