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Conferences Need More Sharing

Velvet Chainsaw

One of the strongest intangible attributes of a healthy conference is how much sharing takes place. Professions that deliver conference sessions with a high level of sharing – not diluted or generalized from the stage – are often in fields linked to prevention, healthcare, education and philanthropy. Leveling the Playing Field.

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Emirates returns record financial results ahead of coronavirus impact

Event Industry News

million and growth in Conference and Events business to £8.4 million) for a First-Class County in its annual financial report for the year ending 31 December 2019. The Club also achieved challenging budgets for sponsorship and combined hotel and Conference and Events sales. million for 2019 Ebitda for the Red Rose rises to £7.6

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Lessons learned from online meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Conferences that Work

All quotes are from the article “ Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic “ in the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. Conferences are an important learning and support resource for early career scientists. .”

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Floating Solar Conference Dives Into Pioneering Tech

PCMA Convene

The first global conference dedicated to floating solar panel technology set sail in Amsterdam in 2019. Interest in the technology grew fast enough to merit the creation of the first Floating Solar Conference , which took place Sept. The time seemed ripe for the first global conference exploring the technology. Wave of Interest.

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Analysis of industry reports indicates conference and events market must adapt

Event Industry News

Following an in-depth analysis of 11 industry reports, Warwick Conferences has found that, while the UK conferencing and events market is growing as a whole, the conference and meetings segment has suffered decline for a third consecutive year. American Express – 2018 Global Meetings & Events Forecast.

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2019 Women In Tech Conferences: Empowering Events

Bizzabo

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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18 Trends to Watch in 2018

Connect Your Meetings

As we welcome in 2018, new trends will shape the events and meetings industry. A new report from Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals shows 89 percent of suppliers expect business to increase or remain the same based on the frequency and rates of RFP submissions. Consolidation Is King. Business Won’t Slow Down.

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