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Bitcoin Explained, For Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

It’s been recognized as a currency by the European Union, yet China recently closed cryptocurrency exchanges serving its local markets—where more than 80 percent of the world’s Bitcoin transactions and financing activities were taking place until recently. Meeting planners can potentially save money by paying in Bitcoin.

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Convening Leaders Preview: Christopher Nassetta

PCMA Convene

Looking ahead, we’re taking this mobile-centric hotel-room approach to a new level with our soon-to-launch Connected Room — a first-of-its-kind, high-tech guest-room concept. What are some non-negotiable approaches you take to leading people that have led to such a high level of employee satisfaction?

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

Emerging markets will continue to develop in three different clusters in the short term: 1) maturing markets with stable growth (China and India); 2) high-growth dynamic markets (Mexico, the Gulf region, and Indonesia); 3) underperforming markets in economic and political turmoil (Brazil, Russia, and Turkey).

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Today the firm’s clients spanning across the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and China, including Google, Intel, LinkedIn, and Adobe. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. Where to Find him? What is he known for?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Today the firm’s clients spanning across the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and China, including Google, Intel, LinkedIn, and Adobe. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. Where to Find him? What is he known for?

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Planning International Events: Legal and Cultural Considerations

SmartMeetings

Cultural stereotypes and habits influence international business negotiations. Consumption of alcohol is often part of sealing a deal in China, but is inappropriate in most Muslim countries. Business Negotiations. Everyone must be present when negotiating, as individual decisions are frowned upon.

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Venue Spotlight: Top Conference Venues in Manchester

Eventsforce

What event-tech and AV will you need? Named after Foucault’s masterpiece which swings in the main hallway, the Pendulum Hotel is located close to the city’s action, being five minutes’ walk from Piccadilly rail station and a short distance from China Town. How fixed in stone is your conference date? Do you have alternatives?

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