StraussCA

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Policy statements are the guidelines for the association, they state appropriate standards of action and behaviour for all Board, committee, and staff members. Policy statements can be defined as a definite course of action adopted for expediency, facility, and efficiency. Why have association policy statements?

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Is your annual meeting more like a time capsule or a time machine? Conferences that are like time capsules promote and preserve nostalgia and the past. Conferences that are like time machines teleport people to the future so they can discover what’s next. Meeting Planning Evolves. Why Large Conference Rarely Innovate.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 21, 2022

The post-pandemic world represents a markedly changed landscape for business event professionals with a greater focus than ever on the value of meetings and events in driving economic regeneration, reconnecting workforces and reigniting stakeholder relationships. Dedicated discussions for local and national policy makers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 4, 2023

Some associations and meeting organizers are reevaluating their site-selection requirements for future meetings as well as how to mitigate fall-out from members as they move forward with meetings at destinations previously contracted. The post Anti-Discrimination Resources for Associations appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A provocative post on LinkedIn charges widespread instances of inappropriate sexual advances at a recent meeting. Here’s the response from the organizer plus important resources for planners developing and enforcing a conference code of conduct. In a group of 29 women, 20 had personal stories of inappropriate behavior at a conference.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

headquarters to a conference in Orlando will pay a fee on about 1.25 Prior to March 2022, the carbon fee for travel to and from the conference would have been about $38. With a hard cap on a department’s total travel-related carbon emissions, some veterans have reduced their travel to allow younger colleagues to attend conferences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. Conferences? appeared first on Smart Meetings. Department of Transportation has limited the number of flights into the United State from China.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Are You an Expo with a Conference, or a Conference with an Expo? Revisit Your Cancellation Policies.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Covello said the idea for the event had been percolating in her mind after feeling disappointed by the lack of diversity both in conversation and representation at industry-related state conferences. As of January2024, 18 conventions have backed out of meeting in her destination due to the political environment.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 10, 2024

The Business of Events (TBOE) has announced that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th April 2024, in line with current Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. While there are many factors keeping business travel in check, chief among them are corporate policies.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

The colorful artwork appeared in IAS conference logos, on the website, in emails, videos, and on site in signage and presentation slides. But organizers began honoring the Indigenous population well before the conference started, by making their traditional art central to the event’s branding. The top circle represents modern medicine.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And this goes beyond meeting planning. Humans in general are complacent,” says Alan Kleinfeld, former law enforcement officer and director of Arrive Conference Solutions , a company that specializes in event safety. But it’s a big problem in the meetings industry.”. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

JULY 9, 2019

A new study by Loughborough University and Imago Venues has revealed the most and least effective ways to network at meetings and conferences. Conference venues can be large and busy spaces and it can be difficult to know where to place yourself to network. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

hosts advocacy conferences and groups hoping to promote change right on the steps of Capitol Hill. From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. Read More: How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Three corporate-planning leaders weigh in on how to create an internal “center of event excellence” that draws interest from other departments and captures a critical mass of meetings. What does it take to build a dedicated meetings team that can be both cost-efficient and ROI-driven?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2023

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 28th March 2023, in line with Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, played host to The Superpowers of Free School Meals conference, a joint initiative to showcase the benefits of England’s Free School Meals policy, on Tuesday 8th November.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2019

The organisers of The National Running Show have announced a Sustainability Policy for the events taking place in Birmingham and in London. The National Running Show is also working closely with its main contractor, Freeman, who have their own detailed and extensive sustainability policy.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you are running a corporate event, be it a sales expo, networking meeting, trade show, or conference, it’s vital that you understand the possible vulnerabilities within your event management infrastructure. This is easier with organizations that fail to implement clear, strong password policies.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 8, 2022

With the latest updates to recommended mask policies from the CDC, are associations with spring meetings still mandating masks onsite? We are following the local guidance of the city where the conference is. Of course, if something changes, we will update our policies. Mary de la Fe , CAE, CMP, DES, Owner, MCJ Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. ExCel plans to hold a minimum of 12 meetings with local stakeholders annually to support crime reduction. At over 100,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

When reports of sexual harassment start coming from industries as varied as Hollywood, politics and, most recently TED Talks , that is a sure sign that putting measures in place to protect against unlawful discrimination is now a requirement for every endeavor, including meetings and events. Policy Guidelines. MPI Response.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Prioritizing Aboriginal Procurement. Selecting a Sustainable Venue.

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Event Industry News

JULY 22, 2019

In our brand-new Conference Buyer’s Guide, we explore the best practices for improving healthy mental wellbeing within the event industry, drawing examples from relevant companies. To read the full article on wellness at conferences, see here. To read the full article on wellness at conferences, see here. Conferences.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started!

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investigator meetings are a critical step in the clinical trial process. But it’s getting harder to get everyone to attend investigator meetings and harder to keep them engaged once they’re there. Why Investigator Meetings Matter Some say that investigator meetings are simply to entice investigators to take part in clinical trials.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies bombard me with offers to check out online meeting platforms. Butter is an online meeting platform that is designed to support the facilitation of great interactive meetings. So here’s my review of Butter, a meeting platform for facilitators to shine. The usual caveats. Butter is less than a year old.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

For this week’s episode, podcast host, James Dickson, spoke to CEO and founder of Conference Compass, Jelmer van Ast. Founded in 2010, Conference Compass is an event app provider for the conference sector. Conferences. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. This is also the same for the event app. Areas of interest.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. The brand argues corporate travel teams could use AI tools for “better price predictions” and to better “tailor travel based on T&E policy, budget and employee preferences.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

The business events industry will come together today to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy showcasing the value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

For meetings outside the U.S., Draft crisis communication messages for likely scenarios and define how they will be disseminated (conference app, texts to attendees, social media posts, etc.). . • This is one of five articles on actions you can take to make your meeting more secure. External Communications.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, played host to The Superpowers of Free School Meals conference, a joint initiative to showcase the benefits of England’s Free School Meals policy, on Tuesday 8th November.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. The story behind AC21 is a lesson in how important robust partnerships for meeting event production in this Covid-era. Or a completely on-site event at the scale of the 2019 conference in St.

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