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How One Organization Made Their Event Sustainable — From F&B to Sessions
The International Association of Conference Centers set out to make its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival one of the first events to earn a new EIC Sustainable Events Standards.
When to Use — and Not Use — Headphones for Open-Space Learning
As conference organizers strive to develop more innovative session formats, headphones are being used more often. What began as a novelty has now evolved into a seemingly essential element in our toolkit — but we should use headphones purposefully and wisely.
How to Use Debate to Boost Audience Engagement
Events produced by the nonprofit Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) demonstrate that formal debates can boost audience engagement and sway opinions. But the format is more exacting than you might think.
What Event Planners Can Learn From ‘Zombie Malls’
One brick-and-mortar retailer is defying the odds in the otherwise crumbling mall landscape. What can event planners learn from its strategy?
Video-Game Properties: A New Player in the Hotel Industry
When gamers take a break from the screen and leave home, they will be able to continue the competition at Atari Hotels — a new concept in the works that offers further proof of the hospitality industry’s push for immersive experiences.
Will Your Event Website Be Shamed by Google?
Google is toying with the idea of “shaming” slow-loading websites by displaying a “Usually loads slow” splash screen in place of a homepage when someone is trying to visit the site using Chrome. Here’s what you need to know — and what you should make sure you’re doing now to speed up the user experience.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.
Heather McGowan: Future-Proofing Your Career
Your mindset, more than your skillset, will be key to adapting to the changes ahead, according to Heather McGowan, one of the world’s leading experts on the future of work.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Thinking About a Meatless Menu? Here’s What to Do First.
It’s likely that not every one of your attendees will welcome meat-free meals on the menu. A culinary consultant for the events industry offers some tips on how to make the prospect more palatable.
Preparing for Coronavirus
While no one can predict what the wider impact of a viral outbreak in China — where it is now declared an emergency — will be, business professionals can take these steps now to be ready to respond.
Coronavirus: 4 Strategic Considerations for Event Professionals
Sylvia André, an executive at MCI, one of the largest global event managements firms, offers four principles that guide the company’s approach to challenging situations, including the quickly developing coronavirus outbreak.