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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

We turn to our friends in the Far East, South Korea and Japan, for insight into masking up. As of today, the deaths linked to coronavirus in South Korea , Japan, and the United States are as follows: South Korea: 1,300 or.000025 a concert, movie, trade show). Networking is not a priority; education is the focus.

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Calling for a Regenerative Business Events Industry

PCMA Convene

The world has the tools and knowhow required to limit warming and secure a liveable future, but it is time to act, said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee, a professor who researches the economics of climate change, energy, and sustainable development at Korea University Graduate School of Energy and Environment in Seoul. “We We are at a crossroads.”. ‘A

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Students Getting ‘a Crash Course’ in Virtual Events

PCMA Convene

Volunteers ready the ski jump during the 1028 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. director of the Master of Science in Sport Management program at the George Washington University School of Business — and PCMA’s 2020 Visionary Award Educator Honoree — the crisis also has enriched her curriculum. Lisa Delpy Neirotti.

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Event Tech Investment Tracker

EventMB

This round of investment, which brings the total raised to $50 million, included Pine Venture Partners, Maven Growth Partners, Korea Investment Partners, KB Investment, Mirae, Balaji Srinvasan, with participation from existing investors iNovia, Whitestar and Lerer Hippeau. Freeman Partners with Hubilo. March 1, 2022. Spatial Raises $25M.

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20 Can't-Miss VR and AR Events in 2018

Bizzabo

With business and technology leaders from companies like Airbnb, Amazon, Song and Tencent, XRDC will feature two days of expert-led sessions and a Partners Lounge showcasing the latest technologies, tools and services across industries including entertainment, healthcare, education, industrial design and more. Location: Seoul, South Korea.

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