After a long day of meetings, attendees at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach don’t have to go far to dip a toe in the water—they just have to cross the street.

Virginia Beach offers all you need for a successful meeting — location, affordability, and variety, all in a safe and clean coastal destination. And to welcome you back as meetings recover, Virginia Beach is offering incentives.

From lush outdoor spaces to luxurious ballrooms, The Palm Beaches’ diverse array of venues in 39 cities and towns means you can craft the perfect event for your clients.

When it comes to hosting safe events, Des Moines boasts a big advantage: experience. Iowa’s capital city has been open for business since March 2020, proving it can bring people together safely at events large and small.

Charlotte is back in business. The Queen City is successfully hosting meetings and conventions, winning rave reviews for the Religious Conference Management Association’s EMERGE conference in March.

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)—one of the first convention centers in the U.S. to receive GBAC STAR Accreditation—has successfully hosted more than 60 live events since June 2020. That includes more than a dozen conventions and trade shows that relocated from other destinations to the Center.

When you book an event in Salem, Oregon, you’ll find an expert sales team ready to help, while meeting attendees will find a destination rich in natural beauty and warm hospitality.

The Myrtle Beach Convention Center—located in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, just two blocks from the Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade—is one of the largest meeting spaces in the Southeast.

At the legendary Churchill Downs—home of the Kentucky Derby—events can be held for up to 1,500 attendees at picturesque venues between the Twin Spires such as Millionaire’s Row, the Rooftop Garden and the Turf Club.

Aurora is home to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, with 518,000 square feet of event space; as well as the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, with 35,000-plus square feet of meeting space and 16 breakout spaces.

With Ascend’s Member Connect Live! platform, planners can combine live and recorded education and networking to allow members to connect year-round.

Digital experiences have become a staple in in business events. Here are the top takeaways from five successful 2020 virtual conferences.