PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said.

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Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2017

Our five planners share their stories — the good, the bad, and the ugly of independent planning — as well as the industry trends that keep them on their toes. Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. How did you become an independent planner?

Consulting 69

Consulting Technology Meetings Education 69

Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger. Now the city is benefitting from an AI boost. It goes back to its roots. Figure Skating Championships).

Meetings 98

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability 98