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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

MeetingsNet

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” From generative A.I

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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

Attendease

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. We feel great sympathy for all affected by COVID-19 and the ripple effects this global pandemic has caused.”. How do you get people on different continents to participate in discussions?

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Attendees Want Less Flash, More Substance

PCMA Convene

That was the motto that WorldatWork’s Courtney Mesmer said she kept in mind as she launched an initiative to transform the education sessions at Total Rewards , the organization’s annual meeting. Only 34 percent chose after-hours events; one in 10 chose on-site ambassador programs. Only 23 percent preferred “hall-style sessions.”

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next? What is the SEPC?

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Webex Events to power Meeting Professionals International’s Global Meetings Industry Day 

Socio Events

Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is the event that has meeting and event professionals all over the world buzzing with excitement. On March 30 from 6 a.m.

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What Hybrid Platform Consolidation Means for Meeting Profs

SmartMeetings

Virtual meeting platforms are buying, acquiring, partnering and otherwise conjoining with in-person meeting producers to offer full-service, integrated hybrid capabilities. What will that mean for meeting professionals? Acquired features include calls for speakers and match-making, speaker management. “It

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How Top Meeting Profs Give Thanks

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally. Global General Manager, Maritz Global Events. Director of Meetings, MGMA. Eduardo Chaillo. Megan Finnell.