SmartMeetings

JULY 22, 2019

your venue) as Whitney warns that “confirmation bias plays a key role in these situations. Whitney and Veneman both mention the venue as a main point of contact here, however, the catch is to always review the venue’s plan to ensure it is applicable and satisfactory. Do not assume that someone else has an emergency plan (e.g.

Management 75

Management Risk Management Government Venues 75

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

So he defaulted to another set of criteria: He looked for “a smallish place where government and the people in the city are pleased to see you,” and that was reasonably priced, where attendees could walk to the conference center. Hutton said. “No, No, there wasn’t.”.

Meetings 74

Meetings 2015 2009 2008 74

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 30, 2016

Does the Gates Foundation’s sweeping work in global health let governments off the hook? Besser walked Gates through a brisk mix of science and policy questions, such as: Does it make sense to continue to spend so much money to eliminate polio when it’s only found in two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan?

2016 73

2016 2017 Conference Speakers 73

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

As I worked on our January cover story on medical meetings, I took a deep dive into how AI is expected to disrupt health care over the coming years. I was both electrified and a little stunned by what I learned — who knew that nearly half of the hospitals in Rwanda receive medical supplies by drone?

2018 101

2018 2001 Tourism 2017 101

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. I am pushed to find creative solutions to keep our meetings fresh and engaging for all of those who attend. My favorite part of my job is being on site at our Annual Meeting.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

For decades, membership in PCMA had been a closed circle, limited to medical-meeting professionals. Outside of medical meetings, “those [organizations] that were going to have a meeting, instead of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland [putting on a show], it was the new secretary in the department.

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56