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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

I think it’s also a meeting problem: “The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” And so it goes with meetings. Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize for Economics, wrote a long book about this. ” — E.

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A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marin Bright

Smart Meetings

Marin Bright often told the story of how she launched the meetings and events industry’s first lifestyle magazine in 2002, a few months after the devastating attacks on 9/11 and the downturn in the travel industry. The post A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marin Bright appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Meeting Professionals International Experiments with Annual Meeting

MeetingsNet

With the post-pandemic environment for meetings and conventions allowing organizations to try some different ideas, Meeting Professionals International did just that with its World Education Congress, held from June 13 to 15. The just-completed World Education Congress went south of the U.S. WEC has taken place outside the U.S.

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Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech

PCMA Convene

Ellie Adams photo via Unsplash ) I consider myself a “zillennial” — the micro demographic born toward the end of the millennial generation and the beginning of Gen Z, specifically designated to people born between 1992 and 2002 who share experiences and mindsets with both generations. Casey Gale is managing editor of Convene.

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Top medical communications companies: Choosing the best for events

SpotMe Blog

The right MedComms agency team should be able to leverage their expertise in medical communications to ensure that your event is successful and meets all of its goals. Services – You’ll want a company with an experienced team who can handle a range of tasks such as marketing, creative design, and digital media planning.

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Medal-worthy Meetings in Salt Lake

PCMA Convene

In Salt Lake—home to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and recently selected by the United States Olympic Committee as a potential bid city for 2030—you can tap into the spirit of excellence and determination in a truly engaging way. No matter the industry, you want your team to be at the top of their game.

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Smart Moves in Orlando, San Diego and More

Smart Meetings

At Visit Denver, she will develop, direct and execute convention and meeting sales and destination services strategies. He has been part of the property’s team since 2002 and has served in directorial roles in both guest services and housekeeping. Leonard will join Vague on the executive team as executive director, rooms division.