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Speaker Spotlight: Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC

MeetingsNet

Currently vice president, corporate at MCI USA, her meetings and incentives career goes back decades. She’ll bring that experience to Catersource + The Special Event with her session on the blending of the meeting-planning and event-marketing roles. Martin before coming to the U.S. She had roles with George P.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

Close to one-fifth of respondents reported that one or more of their attendees faced a challenge obtaining a visa in 2017, but 82 percent — vs. 58 percent in last year’s survey — said it was more challenging to obtain visas last year than in the prior year. 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 percent in the 2016 survey.

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5 Tips for Planning Franchise Conventions

Endless Events

The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. Ensure Your Environment Is Balanced.

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Convene’s 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

percent. › 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance (projected) : +4.9 percent. › Number of 2017 exhibitors vs. 2016 exhibitors (projected) : +1.5 percent. › Overall 2016 meeting budget compared to 2015 meeting budget : +1.7 percent. › Overall 2016 meeting budget compared to 2015 meeting budget : +1.7

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