News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

A Surprising Change in Venue for an In-Person Med Tech Event in August

Score CEO Bradley Metrock plans to be a trendsetter with his list of health protocols for a face-to-face health-care conference he’s planning in Boston this August. The new host venue also breaks new ground for the event.

BY Paul Bergeron May 19, 2020

Planners and Suppliers Share Their Thoughts on How They’re Preparing for the Future

Comments from respondents to the May 4-7 COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey offer insights about how they are imagining — and planning for — the near future of events.

BY Curt Wagner May 19, 2020

How to Compensate for Glitches During a Live Digital Event

The organizers of GitHub Satellite found a simple way to make sure that attendees could stay engaged even if a connection dropped.

BY David McMillin May 19, 2020

How Event Professionals Can Use Their Skills for Digital Events

The COVID-19 crisis has brought digital events to the forefront of the events industry. Organizations can easily transition roles to pull them off.

BY Curt Wagner May 14, 2020

Bringing the DNC to Milwaukee: A Puzzle With Many Pieces

Plans for the Democratic National Convention have shifted in response to the pandemic and Visit Milwaukee is taking it in stride.

BY Barbara Palmer May 13, 2020

How Charlotte Is Preparing to Host the Republican National Convention

The organizers of the GOP’s national convention are operating with a full-steam-ahead approach to hosting their gathering this summer. Visit Charlotte shared how the destination is preparing for potential adjustments during the time of COVID-19.

BY David McMillin May 13, 2020

New Hygiene Protocols for Events During COVID-19

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s new STAR accreditation program will distinguish venues that implement the highest hygiene standards in an effort to safeguard against the transmission of the virus. Other initiatives along the attendee journey are focused on the same thing.

BY David McMillin May 13, 2020

AIM Group Survey: Highly Interactive Digital Events Are Key to Gaining Sponsorships

New AIM Group International survey shows pharmaceutical and biomedical companies are interested in sponsoring digital events, but still would rather meet face-to-face for better sponsorship outcomes.

BY Curt Wagner May 13, 2020

Event Professionals’ Tips for Working Remotely

Making the switch from the office to working remotely full time? Event planners shared their best practices with the PCMA Catalyst community.

BY Convene Editors May 12, 2020

Gregg Caren Named President and CEO of the Philadelphia CVB

After more than 20 years in senior leadership positions at ASM Global, Gregg Caren will move into the top position at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau in June.

BY David McMillin May 12, 2020

US Travel Association Calls on Travel Industry to Act Now to Help Secure PPP Relief for DMOs

In an email Monday to industry stakeholders, Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association, called on the travel industry to help shape the next round of COVID-19-related relief package legislation.

May 11, 2020

PCMA COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Results, Survey 3

Insights from our latest survey — conducted May 4-7 — on how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business events professionals’ roles and how they envision future events.

BY Convene Editors May 11, 2020

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