Meetings Blog
Venues Add New Amenities to Adapt to Future Meeting Needs
Convention centers, hotels, and other venues already know that when meetings return, many will feature a hybrid format. To prepare for this future, many venues have added new amenities, like broadcast studios, to help meeting planners deliver those experiences.
Will Attendees Be Asked to Screen Themselves for Symptoms of COVID-19?
Once in-person meetings and conferences begin again, some associations may ask attendees to answer a daily health questionnaire or undergo some type of symptom screening for COVID-19.
Convention Centers Prepare for Safe Return of Attendees
Whenever in-person events begin again, convention centers will be ready to keep attendees safe, thanks to the help of new technology, cleaning protocols, and staff roles.
Creative Meeting Formats Flourish During COVID-19
The pandemic has meeting professionals exploring new event formats. From drive-in meetings to year-round virtual convention centers, they’re doing what it takes to keep attendees safe and engaged.
Three New Skills Event Pros Must Develop in the Wake of COVID-19
Coronavirus has forever changed the meetings industry. As a result, event professionals need new skills to best navigate this new environment. Three to consider developing.
Five Ways to Create Better Engagement During Virtual Events
Taking your conference virtual doesn’t mean you have to lose the networking and interaction that occurs at your in-person events. Five ideas for building better online engagement.
Three Ways to Host Informal Networking Opportunities During Virtual Events
Hallway conversations and chance meetings are staples of in-person events but can be hard to re-create in the virtual space. A look at three ideas for making virtual networking happen.
The Role Attendees Play in Creating Safe Meeting Environments
A new guide from the Events Industry Council includes a code of conduct that outlines how attendees contribute to the health and safety of a meeting. A look at some examples included in the guide and beyond.
Will Hybrid Meetings Become the Standard Event Format?
Although associations may be able to hold smaller, in-person events that maintain social-distancing mandates, a lot of people may still not feel comfortable traveling or attending. To navigate this, more associations will implement a hybrid strategy for all of their meetings.
A Look At Some New Meeting Roles
A lot has changed in the events industry, particularly in the past few months due to the impact of COVID-19. As the industry evolves, so will the skills and job roles required. A look at some possibilities.
