PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

We’ve just republished a story from our November 2013 issue that proved why it’s important to circulate a sexual-harassment policy among attendees at your event and what to include in that code of conduct. The magnitude of that truth should shake you to your core,” Corn continues. I am not alone.”

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Trade Shows 2013 Government Hospitality 40

Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Every new safety and security incident is a wake-up call for meeting and event professionals. The bottom line is that events and venues can be vulnerable. In the current environment what’s an event planner to do? Conduct a risk assessment. determining if venue and event personnel have emergency procedures training.

Trade Shows 76

Trade Shows Hotels Transportation Venues 76

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 8, 2017

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. Several hours after the event’s official start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

Trade Shows 63

Trade Shows Global Events Conference Speakers 63

Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 9, 2020

Last month, I deployed a survey for MPI of meeting professionals (planners and suppliers) to gauge the concern related to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its impact on the meeting and event industry. ( Notably, in mid-February, 80% of respondents said their meetings/events had not been affected by the virus.

Trade Shows 36

Trade Shows 2020 Travel Meetings 36

Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 24, 2017

If it’s possible that they might do so, the planner should engage event security to offer to check the firearm at the door. There are certainly occasions when armed event security is necessary—such as when high-profile VIPs, royalty or politicians are in attendance. Getting a grip on event firearms policies.

Trade Shows 43

Trade Shows 2016 Education Events 43

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 6, 2017

What are the implications for event industry professionals? With soft targets becoming increasingly vulnerable to attacks by terrorists, lone-wolf attackers as well as individuals who have severe psychiatric disorders, it is extremely important for event planners to heighten their vigilance. Do you need armed security at your event?

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Transportation Consulting Sports 40

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

We could walk around the whole event. Then we’re going to have livestreaming 360 video cameras at the event, so you could put on your headset and check out that camera’s perspective. Then after that we might have something where there’s a totally digital replica of the actual event in VR.”. Christopher Durso. Wearables.

Technology 75

Technology Meetings 2015 Hotels 75

MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2016

Suitcasers can hurt your bottom line, tick off your legitimate exhibitors, and syphon off valuable attendee attention. Don’t let them. read more.

Events 56

Events Trade Shows Risk Management Sponsorships 56

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

Sustainability 194

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Ins'Tent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

You have the time and resources to show up to all the right trade shows and conferences, exhibiting your custom tent offerings and tradeshow displays with marketing that perfectly fits your audience’s needs. Once you spend enough time working in your targeted market, you can become known as an authority in the field.

Marketing 52

Marketing Trade Shows Sustainability Risk Management 52

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Trade Shows Site Selections 2001 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Trade Shows Site Selections 2001 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Likewise, “After the Paris attacks, event and meeting professionals have stepped up efforts to provide heightened security for all attendees — exhibitors, visitors, delegates, spectators, sportspeople, journalists, employees, etc.,” First, what do you tell attendees about your event security? said Viparis’ Michel Dessolain.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Speakers Venues Events 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Likewise, “After the Paris attacks, event and meeting professionals have stepped up efforts to provide heightened security for all attendees — exhibitors, visitors, delegates, spectators, sportspeople, journalists, employees, etc.,” First, what do you tell attendees about your event security? said Viparis’ Michel Dessolain.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Speakers Venues Events 40

Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

With so many outlets for fresh streaming content, we’re blessed with two documentaries chronicling the disaster that was the Fyre Festival, which was more of a Ponzi scheme than an actual event. Check out the Reddit thread, “ Watching the Fyre Festival doc as a former event planer feeling TRIGGERED.”. “I Weddings & parties.

Risk Management 39

Risk Management Speakers Trade Shows Meetings 39

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe.

Tech 168

Tech 2019 Conference Technology 168

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Meeting organizers who don’t think harassment is a potential issue at their own events are being naive, said Jacob Kaplan-Moss, one of the volunteer organizers of PyCon, the largest annual gathering for the community that uses and develops Python, an open-source programming language. You would think librarians know how to behave.

2013 38

2013 Conference Speakers Risk Management 38

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2021. JANUARY 2021 VIRTUAL EVENTS.

2021 79

2021 Conference Insurance Education 79

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

International meetings, conventions, and other business events are melting pots. Trade shows and conferences always bring people together for a common purpose, even though they may come from uncommon backgrounds,” said John Graham, CAE, president and CEO of ASAE. And conferences may be our best hope for creating change.

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2016 2014 Conference 2006 40

Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 10, 2017

For these people, laws that affirm their right to bring weapons to public places may encourage their attendance at events. And some events that seek to attract attendees who endorse “gun rights” will now have more freedom to cater to that market segment when they meet in states that have adopted pro-gun laws.

Insurance 34

Insurance 2016 Trade Shows Meetings 34