Videos, Webinars & Continuing Education

This session will provide valuable insights from industry experts to support event strategists and destinations as they partner to maximize risk mitigation, promote effective decision-making, and negotiate favorable terms for future events ...

This session will explore how these extensions increase revenue potential, turn audiences into advocates, and create the buzz that fuels growth ...

This session will unpack real-world case studied of how organizations reimagined their signature events to meet the new needs of their audience ...

As we collect the group’s best cost savings hacks, experts from key meeting segments will evaluate those hacks and tell you the best way to leverage them ...

DEI expert & ELI Instructor Zoe Moore will provide a comprehensive overview of supplier diversity programs and the strategies you must put in place, ideally at the RFP stage, to set goals, execute them and measure success ...

In this session you'll get a sneak peak of the initial findings of the research - with the full report coming this fall ...

You'll hear from industry leaders on how to advocate for what's best for member audiences, organizational values, ways to respond and initiate change on human rights issues and understand different perspectives impacted by decisions to - or not to - boycott destinations ...

For the 20–44-year-old Next Gen Event Goer (NGEG), events need to demonstrate clear value and provide opportunities for professional growth. NGEG doesn't see professional development in the same ways as other generations. This session will breakdown research to help you design and deliver events that are more authentic, more personalized, ...

If you’re tasked with bringing teams together and/or challenged with collecting authentic, vulnerable data, join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to explore the science and potential of creative self-expression ...

More than ever event organizers are expected to increase attendee engagement with every event. This workshop discussion will present two frameworks around fostering human connection in events through meeting purpose and recognizing how neurotransmitters impact attendee engagement ...

Whether viewing sponsorship through the attendee’s need for engagement, knowledge and solutions or the sponsor’s desire to showcase value and lead generation – each view is unique and continues to evolve ...

Food and beverage concepts provide a powerful opportunity to drive change in the key areas of sustainability and social responsibility. However, as many buzzwords are out there, there are equally as many myths on why things don’t move forward ...

Feeling overwhelmed with all the change? Jamie Clarke is the perfect guide to get you to where you want to go and be able to adapt to the ever changing events landscape ...

In this authentic and open discussion, Alisha Wenc and Naomi Clare Crellin will share stories of how Empathy has helped them drive innovation and mission in their work. Alisha will shed light on how her work to advance Women – whether in tech or business – has relied upon an ...

Whether it’s a global pandemic or other disruptive forces on the horizon, the ability to approach contracts and negotiations in a collaborative manner has been challenging for both event strategists and suppliers alike ...

The team behind EduCon will reveal how they got creative with producing a revised hybrid event model, share the design and outcomes of the partner activations and experiences in The Hub and how collaborating with the host city partners and event suppliers led to the delivery of an immersive experience ...

You're not just competing against the plethora of virtual, in-person and hybrid events and experiences calling for your audiences' attention. You're also up against additional products and services that vie for your consumers' attention--including Netflix, social media platforms, and more ...

Though risk management isn't a new concept for business events professionals, event safety and planning are under the magnifying lens as reopening plans emerge and organizations plan for the safe return to meetings, conferences, experiences, and more ...

Moving forward does not mean returning to events' pre-pandemic days, especially as audience behaviors—and our industry's landscape—have permanently changed. Starting with current research and expanding with additional insights, learn how to move forward with hope, excitement, and authority ...

Questions continue to abound when it comes to creating and rolling out event hygiene and safety practices, including who should assume the risk and which procedures have become best practices. In this deep dive, we examine safety through the lens of sports, offering lessons learned from hand-selected case studies ...

It's no longer enough to simply offer your events, experiences, products or services digitally or across different channels. Rather, successful efforts require restructuring strategies and reshaping experiences to cater to audiences across time zones and needs. Learn how you can harness the power of disruption and innovation to set up ...

Engagement isn't a means to an end at your event or experience. Rather, it's turned into a year-round mission that's key to retaining, growing and strengthening your communities ...

Following Janet Stovall laying out the business case for events, take a page from her playbook and become energized about meaningful justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) efforts within your meetings, events, experiences and more. Walk away with actionable next steps and food for thought as you incorporate purpose--and become ...

Diversity, equity, inclusion and purpose aren't just "nice to have" elements you can incorporate into your events, experiences and other touchpoints at the last minute ...