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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

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Since 1986, this “experiment in community” has been drawing increasingly large crowds to the Nevada desert every year, where attendees build their own tent cities and wander the grounds until sunrise admiring temporary, large-scale art installations. Typical attendance number: 78,000. Burning Man is not your typical corporate gathering.

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Spreading the Word at Convening Leaders 2022

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Spread the Word Nevada, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy, brought nearly 10,000 children’s books to Caesar’s Forum in four big boxes for volunteers to sort and prep. Mempin shared how the books provided by the program helped her “escape” the challenges she experienced as a young child new to Nevada.

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Smart Moves in Lake Geneva, Cancun and More

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Innov8 Meetings + Events named Castellanos director of global events. Castellanos has experience in sales, marketing and special events; she previously worked as executive director for ODC Products. Mary Castellanos. Kim Sidoriak, CDME. Sidoriak is president and CEO for Visit Carlsbad in California. Michael Zorn.

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

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For those who host events in the foodservice and hospitality industries, HRC is a must. The Special Event 2020. Las Vegas, Nevada. At The Special Event 2020 (TSE), the industry's premier trade show and conference for event professionals, you'll connect with other event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

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Looking ahead, we’re also proudly committed to the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative and will publish our pathway to net zero by the end of 2023,” she added. Take part in Spread the Word Nevada. A Moving Initiative. Build Clean the World hygiene kits. Use designated recycling bins. Support local community project The Shade Tree.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

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Looking ahead, we’re also proudly committed to the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative and will publish our pathway to net zero by the end of 2023,” she added. Take part in Spread the Word Nevada. A Moving Initiative. Build Clean the World hygiene kits. Use designated recycling bins. Support local community project The Shade Tree.

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Mapping the Way Forward

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From the front lines in Reno, Nevada, Mark McMinn, vice president of meeting and event sales with Grand Sierra Resort , sees pent-up demand on the leisure side, but he is restricted when it comes to bringing attendees back to the ballroom. Mark McMinn. We need to start,” he said. The pioneers may be outside the United States.