Using a Webinar Platform to Create a Virtual Conference
Explorance, a Montréal-based global software company, converted a three-day meeting to a virtual meeting in one week, using its webinar platform. Here's how it was done.
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Where to Donate Unused Event Materials After Cancellations
Have items — like T-shirts and tote bags — that have been produced for an event that has been canceled due to COVID-19? The nonprofit Good360 can put them to good use.
Meeting Planners Quickly Switch to Digital Conference
The coronavirus outbreak caused the Ohio Safety Congress to cancel its annual event in March at the “last minute,” but the group rallied, delivering its first-ever online conference on schedule.
How Are Destinations Dealing With Coronavirus?
As airlines cut capacity and hoteliers wrestle with the uncertainty of the coronavirus, destination marketing organizations and convention centers are working to navigate unprecedented terrain.
CEO Carina Bauer on the Difficult Decision to Cancel IMEX
On March 11, Ray Bloom, chairman, and Carina Bauer, CEO, of IMEX Group, “with deep sadness and heavy hearts” announced that IMEX in Frankfurt, due to take place May 12–14, has been canceled. Convene spoke to Bauer to learn more.
COVID-19 and Events: What to Consider
Freeman held a wide-ranging webinar on March 5, “Coronavirus and Its Impact on the Event Industry.” Here are some takeaways.
A To-Do List for Planet Earth’s Planners
Why event organizers are embracing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals — and how meetings are a prime medium to accelerate their success.
Is 2020 the Year of the Mocktail?
The surge in alcohol-free drinks shows no signs of slowing down, meaning business events will need to keep pace.
Pope Francis Meets With Exhibitions Industry Leaders
Participants in UFI’s Global CEO Summit had a rare audience with the Pope, who acknowledged the important work of the events industry in creating a more “just and humane global economy.”
Smaller Cities Are Boosting Leisure & Business Events Offerings
Today, event attendees are tourists, too. Here are a handful of rising global destinations that have the goods planners need and the attractions delegates want.
My Experience Traveling in Asia During the Coronavirus Outbreak
A firsthand account from PCMA’s regional business director, APAC.
Coronavirus’ Impact on Events
The Singapore Airshow will take place as planned this month, but other events in Asia are being rescheduled or canceled.