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2019 40 Under 40: Megan Johnston, Accent Indy

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Megan Johnston, DMCP, 27, works in Indianapolis as a senior manager of event services at Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Johnston discusses her passion for the events industry. . What I do: sell and operate for the only accredited Destination Management Company in Indiana.

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2019 15 Over 50: Michael Downs, CAE, CMP

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Michael Downs, CAE, CMP, works in Indianapolis as d irector of conventions and meetings at Kiwanis International. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Downs discusses his passion for the events industry. This assignment placed me on a different trajectory into the meetings field. Connect with Downs on Twitter.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. The event will take place at the Henry B.

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2019 15 Over 50:  Andy L. Longo

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Longo works in Fishers, Indiana, as d irector of fraternity programs for Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Longo discusses his passion for the events industry. The post 2019 15 Over 50: Andy L. Connect with Longo on Twitter. . I also enjoy running, having completed 19 5K races in 2018.

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Top 5 Corporate Event Trends for 2019

EventUp

While it may feel like all business from 9 to 5, corporate events give coworkers and colleagues a chance to bond, brainstorm, and cut loose in a more relaxed and authentic way. But just because it’s a corporate event, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with elements like décor, programming, and food.

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The Story Behind the Redesigned World Education Congress – #EventIcons Episode 155

Endless Events

The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! No detail was too small, MPI really kept in mind the needs and desires of attendees during overhauling the event. Are you looking to create a more engaging event?

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Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show

Event Marketer

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Check out the event recap: This year’s show also drew 460 exhibitors.