News & Trends

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

#SeattleLives Pivots Toward the Community During COVID-19

Seattle-based event production company PNTA teams with local event space to create a live-streaming soundstage that offers technology services to both paying clients and nonprofit community service groups.

BY Barbara Palmer April 27, 2020

U.K. Event Planners Weigh in on Industry Recovery

When will recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic begin for the meetings industry? While much is still uncertain, the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) and communications firm davies tanner sought to gauge the opinions of event professionals across the U.K.

BY Casey Gale April 27, 2020

3 Lessons from the NFL’s First Virtual Draft

The NFL turned its highly attended in-person draft event into an entirely digital experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three ideas event organizers can run with when planning their own digital events.

BY Casey Gale April 24, 2020

What the Revolution in Online Education Can Teach Us About Digital Experiences

With record enrollment, online education is shaking off its reputation as a second-class medium, says one of its pioneers.

BY Barbara Palmer April 24, 2020

‘Restarting Events in a COVID-19 World’

Three events industry leaders on the differences and similarities between face-to-face and digital events.

BY Michelle Russell April 22, 2020

Defining Roles During Digital Events

What does it take to run a smooth virtual meeting? In a recent thread, the PCMA Catalyst community discussed who should handle what.

BY Convene Editors April 22, 2020

How Airbnb Is Dealing With the COVID-19 Crisis

The alternative accommodations company had plans for an IPO in 2020. Instead, Airbnb is sifting through cancellations, updating refund policies, and working to sell online experience packages.

BY David McMillin April 21, 2020

5 Podcasts to Listen to Now

In addition to getting you up from your chair, these podcasts may help you look at business, culture, wellbeing, and more through fresh eyes.

BY Barbara Palmer April 21, 2020

A World of Good: Destinations Respond to COVID-19

COVID-19 isn’t stopping people and places from lending a helping hand. Here’s a look at what destinations from around the world are doing. 

BY Convene Editors April 17, 2020

Feeling Your Pain

More than 700 meeting professionals told Convene about their biggest organizational and personal challenges during the pandemic.

BY Barbara Palmer April 17, 2020

COVID-19 Layoff Tips: What to Do When You’re Let Go

Psychologist Robert Leahy says there are only two things you need to focus on when you are let go: looking for a job and taking care of yourself. Here’s his advice on how to do both.

BY Michelle Russell April 16, 2020

A Medical Event Goes Virtual During COVID-19 to Avoid an ‘Education Recession’

Despite the pandemic, the sharing of scientific data ‘must not wait,’ decided organizers of the AAT-AD/PD Focus Meeting. Their April event’s move online offers takeaways for other live-event organizers.

BY Cristi Kempf April 15, 2020

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