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Back to the Future: Revisiting Event Planner Predictions From 2012

PCMA Convene

We recently came across a story Convene published in January 2013 reporting on a survey by the Watkins Research Group which asked meeting planners that very question: Imagine it’s the year 2022 and you’re still planning large meetings. And the major difference is that no one complains about the food! What’s different?

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Are Galas Still Relevant?

Canadian Special Events

Sponsorships ranged from $15,000 to $100,000 (some start at $2,500 for events with a younger demographic). Whether it is a live performance, art installation, sponsor activation, or a variety of food and beverage samplings, guests are excited about what they will discover. Sponsorship Activations.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

We are preparing for fewer European attendees as a result of new European regulations restricting the sponsorship of physicians to attend conferences in the U.S. 2013 Housing. 21 percent in last year’s survey), and 18 percent came from sponsorships and grants, compared to 16 percent in the 2016 survey. 2012 Registration.