Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

In a nutshell, I think that our industry associations have become too focused on justifying their continued existence financially, and are neglecting their core mission of supporting and representing their members and association meeting attendees.

Education 185

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2019

Corporate and association meetings often leave a positive impact across a destination that goes beyond simple financial benefit. Organizations can leverage the total benefit their events bring to destinations, building stronger brand recognition and reputation for themselves.

Government 98

Government Financial Consulting Association Meetings 98

StraussCA

APRIL 21, 2022

For example, since in-person events had to come to a complete halt, we have had to adapt how we accomplish some of the yearly, mandatory association meetings, such as the annual general meeting of members (AGM). To learn more about the AGM, visit my blog Preparing for Meetings Held During an Association’s Annual Conference.

Financial 52

Financial Association Meetings 2020 Conference 52

StraussCA

AUGUST 5, 2021

As associations consider when to bring members together, they must consider that members must be ready, willing, and able to do so. When I look at pictures of colleagues gathering at association meetings in the United States – maskless – I realize that I too will be able to do this (more restrictions not withstanding).

Financial 52

Financial Travel Association Meetings 2021 52

StraussCA

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When was the last time you got together with colleagues for an in-person association meeting or event? We had a three-day meeting with a board of directors – a group which hasn’t gotten together in the flesh since before the pandemic. Some association board members hadn’t even met each other yet.

Meetings 52

Meetings Financial Association Meetings Entertainment 52

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 22, 2018

Before the event, Graham had described XDP as “a game-changer for the association meeting industry.” The initiative certainly demonstrates ASAE’s flexibility and willingness to take risks, including financial ones — up to a point. “No,” he said, laughing. “Not at all.”

2016 79

2016 2017 2019 Financial 79

SmartMeetings

APRIL 14, 2017

Financial terms were not disclosed. In addition to skiing enthusiasts, the hotel and travel industry—as well as event planners that specialize in selecting venues for intimate corporate and association meetings—is taking notice of the deal.

2014 41

2014 Financial 2017 Association Meetings 41

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. At the same time, you have marketing- or financial-focused team members who are winding down the face-to-face event and trying to ramp up the virtual version. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall?

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

As the workplace recovery continues in 2023, corporate and association meeting departments are likely to pick up the pace of recruiting—especially if the economic outlook is strong. MeetingsNet talked to industry executives who have observed the changes and the challenges of rebuilding meeting teams over the past year.

Meetings 52

Meetings 2022 2023 Travel 52

The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

Bern is the Swiss capital; hence, government business, association meetings, banking and consulting are the core business. Maximilian Von Reden shared, ‘Mainly, we host meetings and conferences, and despite what is going on, meetings have picked up again. MICE Business at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA.

2020 80

2020 Conference Food and Beverage Hotels 80

Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. The best event management software will act as your partner throughout the event management process.

2024 195

2024 Event Management Management Trade Shows 195

PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

What would you say is the biggest challenge for a traditional association meeting planner? There was a survey done of associations and half of them don’t have a strategy. And you go from year to year and you budget, the financial processes. So we will get to that point — the sooner the better.

Technology 64

Technology Venues Trade Shows Food and Beverage 64

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Lastly, I’d like to generate more interest in association meetings management and make this industry more attractive to students, who potentially will be the future leaders of our field. Associate Meeting Planner, Harborside. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Erica Critzer. LUCCARELLI.

2018 76

2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Benchmark Hospitality International and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have merged to become BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company with a new corporate identity and three distinct hotel collections. read more.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Hotels Site Selections Medical Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Etouches is aiming to make measurement of a meeting’s return on investment both more simple and more powerful, through continuous measurement and ways to get flagging metrics back on track. read more.

Medical Meetings 40

Medical Meetings Corporate Meetings Insurance Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 12, 2016

Check out these creative ideas for getting attendees past the mid-afternoon slump and through a long meeting day with energy and good humor. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Medical Meetings Insurance Association Meetings 40

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

The founder of HLTH is Jonathan Weiner, who previously founded the financial-technology conference Money20/20 as well as Shoptalk, which organizes events around retail and e-commerce innovation. The bridge between the three conferences is technology, Neal said, and combining it with innovation and funding.

Medical Meetings 72

Medical Meetings Trade Shows Healthcare Conference 72

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

The circle got considerably bigger in 1987, with a vote to open up membership to professionals in the fields of science, education, and engineering, and bigger still in 1990, when all nonprofit association meeting professionals and CEOs were invited to join. “We A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Informal, Yet Aggressive.

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56