Meetings and Events Industry News

During the lockdown, necessity became the mother of invention. Virtual replaced in-person events and in some cases, it is here to stay.

Pricing transparency is an issue of contention in the events industry, and a New York ticket fee law will require that all additional charges be disclosed upfront. 

The rise in gun violence in the U.S. and its impact on public safety was recently addressed by destination organization leaders during a global conference.

Conferences and events are finding themselves digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees. A scarcity of the new generation of participants leads to diverse attempts at attracting this demographic.

In this episode of the Event Manager Podcast we’re joined by Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash. We discuss the true value of smaller events, in particular event marketing and the importance of small scale meetings for business. 

Lawrence Coburn, CEO and co-founder of twine joins the podcast to discuss how technology can help us connect and the next evolution of virtual events.

A new Covid variant, BA.5, is on the rise. What does this mean to your upcoming events?

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, is not only an enchanting place to visit, but it is also a hub of innovation and collaboration in the fast-moving field of advanced manufacturing, particularly in applying next-generation technologies to biomechanics.

When union labor is a necessary part of your event, there is added complexity and cost. But there are basic ways to manage. In some cases, union labor can actually enhance the attendee experience.

The rate of recovery for meetings and events has sped up fueled by smaller meetings and events of 200 attendees or less.