How can digital events create sponsorship opportunities? Event planners explored the topic in a recent PCMA Catalyst forum post.

Respondents to Convene’s Annual Salary Survey in February — before public health restrictions forced most workers to work from home — said having the flexibility to work remotely was high on their wish list.

The former PCMA Board member was executive vice president and CEO of the California Medical Association (CMA) and enjoyed a long career in association management.

As hotel rooms sit empty, some properties are offering deals for future guests with a “Buy Now, Stay Later” initiative.

A small survey of 54 medical meeting planners — the majority of which organize a live annual meeting that draws more than 1,000 attendees — weighed in on how they are handling those events and the prospect of going virtual during the COVID-19 crisis.

Risk-takers, innovators, and leaders are going all in on creating digital events that share key characteristics of face-to-face gatherings.

Destinations International President & CEO Don Welsh talks candidly with Convene about the current state of CVBs, what recovery may look like, and the few silver linings he’s found during the pandemic.

At Socio’s EventHack2020, four teams brainstormed ways to engage online audiences and attract sponsors at digital events.

Planner and supplier respondents to our last two surveys conducted during April shared what they are focusing on now.

Is social distancing at a networking reception possible? The PCMA Catalyst community explores options that would keep attendees and staff safe.

How will face-to-face gatherings change in the aftermath of COVID-19? The coauthor of the seminal business book The Experience Economy shares some thoughts on what will resonate with attendees.

Insights from our latest survey — conducted April 20-23 — on how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business events professionals’ roles and how they envision future events.