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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
New Virtual Conference Schedules Rolling Out in 2021
With a year of virtual events behind them, many organizations are taking what they learned and applying it…
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3 Pillars Driving the Meeting Industry in 2021—And Beyond
Visit Phoenix reflects on lessons learned from the pandemic and how they’re changing the game.
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4 Lessons Associations Have Found Indispensable In Surviving And Thriving In 2021
Associations had to adapt quickly over the last year, and learned some invaluable strategies along the way.
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Make the Most of Your Virtual Conference Content
You may be sitting on a content gold mine after a year of virtual meetings. In addition to…
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4 Guiding Principles for Virtual Events
These philosophies are driving the industry into the future.
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Hybrid Event Strategies: Get the Best of Both Worlds
Associations are facing a transition phase where most meeting planners have to consider in-person attendees and virtual viewers.…
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UBIT and Virtual Tradeshows: What Associations Need to Know
The transition from in-person to virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised a critical question for associations…
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Indy Gets Ready to Host Entire March Madness Tournament
To minimize health risks due to the pandemic, the NCAA decided that this year’s March Madness basketball tournament…
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How Associations Can Thrive in a “Virtual Everything” World
Why preparing for the worst can shake out your best.
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Music Licensing for Virtual Events: What You Need to Know
In a world where a live event can be as simple as a few people meeting via videoconference,…
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What Exhibitors and Sponsors Want From Virtual Events in 2021
Organizers had a lot to learn in 2020 as they quickly transitioned their in-person events to the virtual…
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Planning for an Uncertain Future Requires Open Ears, Communication, and Empathy
How associations can plan for efficient shutdowns and safe reopenings.
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A Virtual Advocacy Event With Surprise Benefits
The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual advocacy fly-in changed dramatically because of the pandemic—in many ways for the better. Its…
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A Few Practical Realities for Post-Pandemic Events
As the pandemic abates and even after it subsides, meetings are going to look a lot different. What…
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Event Cancellation Insurance
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and precluded in-person events, many associations were able to quickly and successfully pivot…
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When the Contingency Plan Becomes the Main Event
How associations can adapt to the times with research and the right technology.
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We’re Living the Future of Hospitality—This Is What it Looks Like
It’s different, and in some ways, it’s even better.
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A Return to Meetings: COVID Protocol Document
As associations start hosting in-person meetings again, they’ll want to develop a COVID protocol document that outlines the…
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Lessons From the Front Lines of Virtual Event Planning
COVID-19 has changed our ability to get together for the foreseeable future. Here's how to thrive in the…
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Six Ideas for Adding a Tangible Element to Your Virtual Event
In the age of online gatherings, a physical gift or box of swag can help your association’s virtual…
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How to Use Games to Bring Virtual Attendees Together
So, thank you for coming. We’ll get um … started in just a few—hang on, I can’t see…
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Three Steps to Building Your Association’s Workflow for Virtual Events in 2021
With a measured strategy and the right tools, you’ll avoid mistakes and burnout.
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Members Want Great Virtual Events in 2021. Here’s How to Deliver.
Host events that inform and inspire with the right combination of creativity and tech.
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Initial Steps for Creating a Speaker Database
Creating a pool of subject matter experts that your organization can pull from will improve and accelerate your…
