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A Look at the Event Industry’s Tech Skills Gap
New research reveals that many meeting planners don’t think they have the skills or knowledge to make informed decisions about event tech investments. Is there a way to close the gap?
Daily Buzz: What Data You Need From Meeting Attendees
During event registration, ask attendees to provide insight into these four categories. Also: How tardiness affects a meeting.
Three Ways to Get Better Feedback About Your Conferences
Post-event attendee evaluations can reveal where your conference hit it out of the park and where it struck out. But do they go far enough? A few possibilities for digging deeper.
Lessons for Meeting Pros from "The Great British Baking Show"
The amateur baking competition is known for its tasty creations and likeable personalities. But the TV show also has lessons that can be applied to meeting planning.
Conference Circuit: Risk Management
The Risk Management Association’s 2019 Annual Conference begins next week in New Orleans. Attendance is expected to top 700.
Daily Buzz: 2020’s Big Meetings Trend? Sustainability
The next generation of attendees wants greener events. Meetings that don’t comply may face consequences. Also: how to make the most of your AMS.
Can Analyzing Emotional Data Help Improve Your Conferences?
Associations are always using data to analyze attendee engagement at their meetings. But could even more valuable insights come from measuring attendees’ emotions? A look at some benefits.
Conference Circuit: Local Government Managers
The International City/County Management Association’s 2019 Annual Conference begins next week in Nashville. Attendance is expected to top 3,000.
Three Ways to Boost Conference Security
Conference security remains a priority for planners and attendees, and new technologies are being introduced to meet their needs. Here's a look at three tools worth checking out.
Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City
Event planners and business travelers alike should be aware of the additional costs that come with launching an event in a coastal city, a new study of most expensive cities finds.
