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Engaging Event Participants in the Maker Movement
How maker spaces and sessions can help event participants learn about the history and culture of a people — or just deeply resonate with their own professional culture.
Wildfires, Dementia, and Event Disruptions: New Challenges for Planners
The growing incidence of wildfires has an impact on events — and according to research presented for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference that just wrapped, on our brain health.
What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics
Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.
5 Ways to Make Event New-Timers Feel Like They Belong
New attendees have often had years of remote or hybrid work and the option of virtual events — in-person interactions may bring on anxiety. Here’s how to help put them at ease and provide them with such a positive experience that they’ll return for your next event.
How The Plastics Show Delivered Record Growth
More than 51,000 people attended The Plastics Show, which set new benchmarks for international and exhibitor participation while addressing sustainability.
Stress at Work: ‘Understand When Is Your Breaking Point’
Some common-sense advice for event professionals — who continue to land on most-stressful jobs lists.
How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events
As Earth’s average global temperature rises, the number of extreme weather events — including drenching rain, severe floods, and heat waves — is climbing, too. A new research report documents the effect of extreme weather on a full year of events of all kinds in Canada.
5 Events Industry Predictions
Trade-show organizer Greg Topalian looked back at trends he predicted a decade ago and offered five more for the next 10 years during his presentation at ECEF.
The Power of the Perfect Conference Closing
Behavioral science expert Dominic Thurbon on why the last hour of your event is so important to its success — and how he thinks you should use it.
Rethinking Award Presentations
It’s important to recognize those who make significant contributions to our communities — and engage our audiences while doing so.
Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities
This spring, the Indianapolis Airport Authority joined forces with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) for the second year to display art crafted by local individuals with disabilities.
Making Space for Makers in Portland
Portland's My People’s Market has created opportunities for local makers and entrepreneurs who need a platform — and the events, tourism, and hospitality industries are a part of the mix.