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Backlash to All-Women Speaker Lineup at Science Conference

PCMA Convene

In the late 1960s, when Philip Morris marketed Virginia Slims — the very first cigarette brand for women — the tobacco company came up with the slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby.” Two of the three days, when the 1st annual CMI International Microbiome Meeting (CIMM) took place, featured only women speakers.

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Smart Meetings

The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct. Downtown Richmond, Virginia How to Get Involved Registration for POPS is open now and the registration information can be found here. 15th through the 18th is a collaboration between Tourism Cares, Cultural Heritage Alliance, Inc.,

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

After working at two startups, she joined Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) as an event coordinator. I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” We have had incredible speakers from U.S. In this role, she planned their season ticket holder events. “I

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Virtual ‘Field Trips’ to Bring City to Meetings’ Participants

PCMA Convene

Girls for a Change, a Virginia-based organization empowering girls of color, partnered with Richmond muralist Hamilton Glass on this street art project. The conference will remain the Richmond, Virginia conference, but will be reformatted to take place virtually,” according to the WTS virtual annual conference website.

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Top Pick Venues in the Baltimore-Washington, DC Metro Area

Unique Venues

Maryland, Virginia corridor (also known as the DMV) making it one of the most sought-after areas to meet. The newly renovated Shriver Hall is a favorite amongst many optimal for performances as well as singular speakers and panel presentations. Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center. Coppin State University. Baltimore, MD.

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The Mixer: Jennifer Hoff

Connect Your Meetings

Jennifer “Jen” Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, a full-service trade show and management company in Arlington, Virginia, says she loves the “melting pot of skills and personality” it takes to make the show happen. My college roommate got a job as an accountant at an association in Northern Virginia when we graduated.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

Smart Meetings

This year’s popular Global All-Stars presentation looked at programs in three destinations—Los Angeles, the Netherlands and West Virginia—that considered the needs of locals when building creative programs to appeal to post-Covid visitors. Read More : California: A Shining Diamond.

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