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PCMA Visionary Awards Honor Business Events Leaders
The black-tie event closed out a busy Business Events Industry Week in Washington, D.C.
A Change of Scenery — Without Leaving the Ballroom
How the event technology company Encore brought host city Washington, D.C. to a ballroom for a VIP audience.
How Your Brain Values an Experience
Neuroscientist Paul Zak on how immersion is created — and how to make the most of it.
4 Ways to DIY a Speaker Coaching Program
Even if planners don't have the resources to hire a professional coach, there are ways they can improve their speakers' effectiveness.
Paying Attention to These Two Things Will Boost Your Productivity
Professional development expert Sally Foley-Lewis offers two common-sense tips to maximize your efficiency during hectic workdays.
How Have Panels Evolved — or Not?
A new survey will measure how the popular session format has developed over the past decade. Your participation is welcome.
Swifties and Scholars: Inside an Academic Conference About Taylor Swift
Indiana University Bloomington conference explores music star Taylor Swift’s lyricism, feminism, economic impact, social-media presence, and more through an academic lens.
‘Organizations Don’t Change. People Do.’
Behavioral change management expert Dominic Thurbon on three challenges that leaders who are serious about change must grapple with. He will facilitate a session April 16 at PCMA APAC’s The Business of Events conference at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Speaking at Events
Your speakers aren’t the stars of your show — their message should take the spotlight. In Don’t Tank Your TED Talk, short talk expert Hayley Foster offers a primer for succinct and compelling presentations you can share with your presenters to keep the audience engaged.
Attendees Want Less Flash, More Substance
Research from Freeman reveals that attendees value hearing from industry experts and from each other more than celebrity keynotes. It’s even more highly prized, the research suggests, than open bars.
‘Great Leadership Starts with Self-Leadership’: How Middle Managers Fit in the Events Industry
Sally Foley-Lewis has collaborated with more than 15,000 leaders across organizations to help middle managers achieve productivity, confidence, and ultimately, high performance within their organizations. She will share her insights at PCMA APAC’s The Business of Events, to be held April 15–16 in Singapore.
The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings
Amidst debate over intermittent fasting, release at American Heart Association of a new study underscores the crucial function of medical and scientific gatherings in sharing research with the public.