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

DECEMBER 27, 2017

After facing a public call to add women leaders to the agenda, Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES & corporate business strategy of the Consumer Technology Association, issued a lengthy response pointing to a lack of women with business cards that include the titles president or CEO. “As Another Cup of … Modafinil?

2018 101

2018 2001 Tourism 2017 101

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Enter the importance of the mobile event app in the realm of event technology. Offers a wide array of 80 features (including agendas, polls, customizable themes and industry-specific items) and drag-and-drop technology for quick setup. Perfect for: Congresses, conventions and trade fairs for technology and healthcare organizations.

Event Apps 78

Event Apps Conference Social Media Trade Shows 78

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

“With staff based here, it’s easy for more of them to engage in these face-to-face meetings.” . Other groups cite the practicality of having a venue tailored for their own needs and goals — heavy on lab space and high-tech medical devices, helping them simplify member education. There never is enough space,” she said.

2009 64

2009 2014 Conference Meetings 64

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

In many cases, bigger isn’t always better: cars, personal technology, portion size — and, increasingly, cities. Walkability, value, and friendliness can be strong drivers for why planners choose certain destinations over others for meetings. If a city can hit on all of those cylinders, it can emerge as a meetings-business champion.

Meetings 74

Meetings 2015 2009 2008 74

Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

When choosing the events to attend, HCPs are looking to stay up to date on the latest trends for their specialties, meet with experts or key opinion leaders, and network with colleagues. A majority of HCPs want to contribute to the meeting agenda; 39% have never been asked to contribute and only 15% do so currently. HCP Expectations.

Medical Meetings 28

Medical Meetings Meetings 2016 Healthcare 28

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

PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

From discussing health-care reform at medical meetings, to talking about privacy concerns at IT conferences, a business event can be the friendly playground where attendees discuss particularly controversial topics. They’re often reflected onstage and in the hallways of convention venues.

Meetings 56

Meetings Social Media Conference 2016 56

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