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What’s most important about an event, the gift or the wrapping?

Conferences that Work

While writing about seeing the gifts in people and events I remembered one of my favorite scenes in Love Actually (2003). Discussing this amusing scene, my wife pointed out that the two components of a present, a gift and a wrapping , suggest a metaphor for an event. Watch the 2-minute video clip. ?

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Speaker & Entertainer, Scott Hammell

Canadian Special Events

In 2003, Scott was featured in the season premiere of Ripley’s Believe It or Not for his stunt “Escape to Cloud Nine.” This successful stunt led to numerous television appearances for Scott and the story of facing his fear helped to launch his career as a motivational speaker. just to name a few. four Guinness World Records.

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Event Tech pioneer Adam Jones joins Venn Media

Event Industry News

Leading event firm Venn Media has announced that event technology entrepreneur Adam Jones has joined the company as CEO. I’m looking forward to bringing a digital perspective to the core of our events and focusing on delivering valuable engagement, experience and insights for our communities.”

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New Cvent Agreement Aids Small-Meeting Planning, Data Capture

MeetingsNet

It also enables users to consolidate more of their organization’s meeting data into their Cvent account for a holistic view of their total events program, bolstering the strategic meeting management programs in those organizations. “In Iwamoto says he will continue working in the industry as a speaker and mentor.

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Beyond Pride Month: 16 LGBTQ Events to Check Out in 2020 and 2021

Bizzabo

This list provides a comprehensive view of LGBTQ events to attend throughout the year. 2020 marks the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a key historical event for the LGBT rights movement in the US. 2020 marks the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a key historical event for the LGBT rights movement in the US.

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It’s One Thing to Consider Change, It’s Another to Implement It

MeetingsNet

Here’s how Courtney Mesmer, CMP, DES, CED, vice president, events for WorldatWork, successfully led her organization’s annual conference through a wave of major improvements. And this year, the event name came full circle: Total Rewards 2023. Find the full 2023 Changemakers list here.

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Interviews with Planners - Harris Schanhaut

Eventinterface

Harris Schanhaut, CME has been managing conferences, meetings and events in diverse industries, including automotive, medical, travel, technology, financial, pharmaceutical, wellness, and manufacturing. He has been published numerous times in trade magazines, and has been a speaker at industry events since 2003.