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Back to the Future: Revisiting Event Planner Predictions From 2012

PCMA Convene

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In July 2022, NASA flight engineers Jessica Watkins (left) and Kjell Lindgren addressed International Space Station Research and Development conference attendees from aboard the space station.

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Our most popular articles of 2023: Expo Pass fan favs!

Expo Pass

Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. What better way to start the year than filling out your calendar with event planning conferences for 2024? These conferences range in size, location, and focus, but each is an excellent opportunity to gain new insights, make new friends, and hone your skills.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, there are other ways to generate more revenue, including digital and print options that might surprise you. Research Finds Sponsorships are Still Relevant. Also, 83 percent of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship in the last two years. Commit to Sponsorships.

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The value of global partnerships to business events

Event Industry News

Since 2012, VisitScotland Business Events has been a strategic partner of global events association PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association), headquartered in Chicago, US. So far, we have secured some valuable opportunities, including sponsorship of chapter workshops and speaking opportunities. Strategic move.

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Guest blog: Academic qualifications for furthering a career in events

Event Industry News

The course I selected at the University of Greenwich incorporated strategic financial management, sponsorship proposal writing, relationship marketing, innovations and enterprise and the planning, and the management and execution of an event. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions. Event Tech.

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How Will The EFPIA Disclosure Code Change Medical Meetings?

PCMA Convene

The aim of the code was to provide patients with insight into dealings between pharmaceutical companies and physicians, including details on when companies would foot the bill for doctors to attend medical conferences. But the Code of Ethical Business Practice will do away with that. “We

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8 Well-Executed Virtual Events from Publishers

Bizzabo

What’s even better is that the company is also leveraging these relationships to drive sponsorship revenue. Key Takeaway: Though Forbes wasn’t able to provide the collegial, collaborative experience, and networking opportunities that come with an in-person conference. Source: Forbes. We can sell infinite tickets to a global audience.