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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. Two years later, the client wanted to hold a private event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. — That is not the issue for you.’”.

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Zero Tolerance on the Show Floor

PCMA Convene

But in the meantime, just one day after our survey went live, The Washington Post published a story about ongoing sexual harassment allegations at TED. ” Corn communicated the students’ experience to show management, who was “upset to say the least,” she writes. I am not alone.”

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. Two years later, the client wanted to hold a private event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. — That is not the issue for you.’”.

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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide

Bizzabo

Trade Shows - Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. Whereas most conferences are open to the public, trade shows usually require a screening process for buyers, company reps, and press. CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Orlando, FL.

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5 Next-Gen Technologies That Already Are Changing Meetings

PCMA Convene

Since March, Connie has been answering questions about the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, in McLean, Virginia, as well as about where to eat and what to do in the Washington, D.C., It’s risk management. You’ve probably seen 3D projection mapping in action at a conference or trade show before. Christopher Durso.

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The Way Forward 

PCMA Convene

Two and a half months after Britain’s stunning vote to leave the European Union, the Washington, D.C.–based 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. Illustrations by Sébastien Thibault.

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Here’s What to Include in Your Meeting’s Harassment Policy

PCMA Convene

Rachel Frick is director of the Digital Library Federation (DLF) in Washington, D.C., Debra Katz, a noted sexual-harassment attorney and founding partner of Katz, Marshall & Banks in Washington, D.C., and author of the organization’s code of conduct. You need to set parameters, but don’t want to be too specific.”.

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