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Lessons for The Great Interruption from Destinations International

SmartMeetings

Destinations International ’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference streamed over two days vividly illustrated the challenges and upside of the state of what the organization dubbed The Great Interruption—a pandemic , civil unrest , massive unemployment , a recession and a giant cloud of sand from the Sahara. Speaking Out. Make a Difference.

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Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital

PCMA Convene

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. As we move into May, the immediate future of live events remains uncertain. They have to get two things right: Working on that and on a virtual event. Punt to fall?

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When the Boss is You

PCMA Convene

Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. Annette Suriani I had always worked directly for an association here in the D.C. Claire Abrams My whole career’s been in association meeting planning for dental, medical, or commercial associations.

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And Then There Were 20

PCMA Convene

Chosen by a committee of industry veterans and previous 20 in Their Twenties winners, the latest class of honorees are dedicated, focused, and inspired by their work on business events — everything kids aren’t supposed to be today, yesterday, and probably tomorrow, too. Events Executive, Melbourne Convention Bureau. Chloe Armstrong.

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Don’t Believe Everything You See on Twitter About a San Francisco Meeting Apocalypse

Smart Meetings

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city. They also assist with meetings and events in our downtown area—helping direct business and events visitors.