PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

We’re starting to see whole groups coming to Portland who want to experience the city in new ways,” she said, “ways that are more genuinely satisfying and exciting.”. As the building’s event coordinator, Ross works with clients to design events, including tours and hands-on experiences, ranging from turning wood on a lathe to screen-printing.

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Meeting or event design elements cover a wide array of details ranging from thematic tie-ins, signage, audiovisual production, speaker selection, technology use, seating, room set-ups, food and beverage menus and program content. Design program. Engage speakers and performers. Design site layout.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings.

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. That order gets even taller when it comes to reflecting diversity in a speaker lineup.

2020 128

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Venues such as Wyndham Hotels are hearing the call and putting wellness front and center as they promote their groups and meetings product. of event professionals believe the seating process for groups needs to be improved. of event professionals believe the check-in process for groups arriving at venues needs to be improved.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

We’re starting to see whole groups coming to Portland who want to experience the city in new ways,” she said, “ways that are more genuinely satisfying and exciting.”. As the building’s event coordinator, Ross works with clients to design events, including tours and hands-on experiences, ranging from turning wood on a lathe to screen-printing.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This year’s group is no exception. It’s a diverse group, full of all types of personalities. I will revolutionize attendee engagement through innovative meeting-design practices. MORGAN PREWITT, CMP.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

We realize it will take the entire industry to work together to create the confidence and trust to bring back meetings. Food and Beverage : Group events will probably be smaller at first, as we try to accommodate social distancing. For groups, that could mean sedans or motor coaches. The front seat is a no-go.

Food and Beverage 118

Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 118