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Security Flaw at Business Conference Makes Headlines

MeetingsNet

An on-stage incident involving a presenter and attendee raises the question: Can organizers account for every possibility when creating an event’s risk-management plan? As Wilde made her presentation, a woman from the audience approached the stage and reached up towards Wilde with a large envelope.

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Meetings Industry Council of Colorado Holds Record-Breaking Event

SmartMeetings

Recently, Smart Meetings had the pleasure of attending the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado’s first-ever two day annual conference. The Annual MIC Conference and Trade Show, traditionally a one-day event, was extended to become a two-day conference this year.

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Opening Message at IMEX America Will Be Vegas Strong

PCMA Convene

IMEX America will bring 5,500-plus global event decision makers and 3,200-plus exhibitors from more than 130 countries to the city to confer and converse about the business of meeting face to face. 10 when the trade show opens, MGM Resorts International will hold a #VegasStrong IMEX press conference. on Tuesday, Oct.

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8 essential event security details for planners

Plan Your Meetings

The Hague, The Netherlands: Al Gore at technology conference halted by bomb threat. Present live examples and case studies to highlight the pitfalls of not ensuring due diligence in this area. Remember, the larger the event, the higher the risk. San Francisco, Calif.: Bomb Scare Halts OracleWorld.

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5 Next-Gen Technologies That Already Are Changing Meetings

PCMA Convene

If ever there was a technology made for travel, it’s virtual reality,” said Marc Battaglia, creative director for Marriott, speaking at the Collision technology conference in New Orleans in April. “It It’s risk management. You’ve probably seen 3D projection mapping in action at a conference or trade show before.

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Soft targets: 8 steps to protect participants

Plan Your Meetings

Whether it’s a conference, trade show, sporting event, concert, festival or corporate event, anywhere crowds gather can become a target. Conduct security audits and risk assessments. jurisdictions present special challenges in view of the Second Amendments. At minimum, the following steps are recommended: 1.

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Do you need armed security at your event?

Plan Your Meetings

The Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting took place while I was at a conference. Thinking back, this logic was presented to me earlier in the year, albeit not as bluntly. CES is the world’s largest annual trade show, with 170,000 visitors, and temporarily home to more CEOs than any spot on the planet.