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In-Person Events Continue in the Netherlands
Two international events — one held last week and another scheduled for Dec. 3-6 — continue in person at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, despite a recent COVID partial lockdown introduced in the Netherlands.
‘The Hugs Felt More Genuine’ at This In-Person Health-Care Meeting
ACEP COO Bobby Heard on what it took to host a safe and successful meeting for emergency physicians, how partners can better support organizers, and why the hybrid format needs to go away.
COP26 Accessibility Gap in the Spotlight
News reports this week about how a political leader was unable to gain access to the COP26 venue because she uses a wheelchair ignited new discussions about accessibility issues at events.
12 Takeaways From HIMSS’ Successful, Fully Vaxxed Conference
Expert advice, scenario planning, and clear communication played vital roles in HIMSS’ ability to safely host close to 20,000 health-tech professionals in Las Vegas in August.
Association Finds Itself ‘In the Center of a Perfect Storm’
As the Delta variant causes COVID-19 cases to surge, organizers are scrambling to rework their meetings and events. Here’s how one organization is adapting its conference to ensure compliance and confidence.
Event Planners’ Duty of Care During the Pandemic
As we return to in-person meetings, questions and best practices are evolving for hosting large gatherings.
Vaccine Mandates Are Gaining Some Ground at Events
With COVID cases rising due to the Delta variant, the question of making proof of vaccination a requirement to attend events is popping up more often. We asked a lawyer to weigh in on the potential legal ramifications for host organizations — and it’s more straightforward than some may think.
Expect Hesitancy and Anxiety When We Meet Again
As in-person events — like PCMA EduCon, starting tomorrow — begin to resume, we will need to find patience and empathy for one another and ourselves, says Sara Ross, a neuroscience-trained leadership strategist.
The Why and How of HIMSS’ Vaccine Requirement
This August, HIMSS’ Global Health Conference & Exhibition will become one of the first large meetings in the health-care industry to mandate that all participants provide proof of vaccination in
2 Associations Tweak Plans for Second Year of Digital Events
Convene checked in with two associations that produced digital events in 2020 to learn what they are doing differently this year. One leaned into interactive online opportunities for participants while the other went from complimentary registration to an “attainable” pricing model.
How Redesigning a Hybrid Event’s Physical Space Led to Other Changes
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), but in many respects, ECEF 2021 — making its debut as a hybrid event — will
How a Jewelry Trade Show Pulled off a Safe Event for Several Thousand
SISO and UFI published a case study on how the Jewelers International Showcase — the first show for Reed Exhibitions and the Miami Beach Convention Center since the pandemic began — safely convened more than 3,000 participants.