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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers. The solution?

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The Night the Lights Went Out in Boston

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How one association struggled with whether or not to cancel its convention and expo when disaster struck. read more.

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ASM Microbe Makes Its Debut

PCMA Convene

We were there for ASM Microbe’s debut at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on June 16–20, and found a busy, robust experience that seemed to captivate attendees. “I We really do have a very, very diverse constituency, and the challenge of any annual meeting is trying to be all things to all people.”. ASM had no idea.

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Yelp Is on the Way

PCMA Convene

BIO is considering partnering with Yelp for its 2018 International Convention in Boston, although the decision depends on the company’s local community director. “I Lee is also interested in starting a program through which attendees who show their convention badge receive a discount, or a free drink or appetizer, from participating vendors.

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‘The Hugs Felt More Genuine’ at This In-Person Health-Care Meeting

PCMA Convene

25-28 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 25-28, 2021 in Boston — the first time the annual event was held in person in nearly two years. Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and online. Who: About 4,000 emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents, and medical students in person.

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AAAS Annual Meeting Finds the Right Balance Among Disciplines

PCMA Convene

Students are a key part of the AAAS Annual Meeting — and all attendees are encouraged to have fun with badge ribbons. This case study is part of Convene ‘s April CMP Series story looking at innovations in scientific and medical meetings. American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting.

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Best Big Cities Also Among Best Meeting Cities

SmartMeetings

In addition to Harvard University, which celebrates its 380th anniversary this year, Greater Boston boasts many other colleges and universities that deserve their share of the academic spotlight. The technology sector and medical meetings are booming in Boston now, according to Moscaritolo. to speak there every year.