Is Halloween Headed Toward Holiday Status?
Results of our survey on scheduling and attending meetings on Halloween show that for younger generations, it’s not just another celebration.
Event Design
From the physical set-up to the way you orchestrate sessions and interaction, we help you put the latest smart thinking into practice.
Are You a Trendsetter?
When it comes to market conditions and how events are evolving, our Annual Meetings Market Survey helps us — and you, in turn — stay ahead of the curve. Please participate.
'Boo' on Halloween Meetings?
Your approach to whether Halloween trumps work likely depends on your age, says Amy Lynch, a generations researcher. Please take the survey at the end of the article to let us know what you think.
The Hague CVB Spotlights Groups' Earth-Friendly Initiatives
The Netherlands city CVB celebrates its location on the North Sea and showcases its commitment to sustainability — and local innovators — with its own awards program.
All-Male Speaker Line-Up Derails History Conference
University conference organizers take action after academics object to an event agenda filled solely with male speakers.
Mapping the Attendee Journey
Understanding the customer journey can help exhibitors gain insight about ROI.
3 Global Meetings Honored for Their Legacy Initiatives
Three global associations were awarded grants from ICCA and Best Cities Alliance for innovation and excellence in making a lasting mark outside their meetings' walls.
Don't Dress to Impress
A recent study finds that wearing high-end items associated with status actually makes strangers less interested in meeting and getting to know you at social events.
Using Tech to Create Human Interaction
Smart badges are making it easy for attendees to connect with each other — and to quantify the value of those introductions.
Five's a Crowd
Maritz Chief Behavioral Officer Charlotte Blank explains the science behind why we tend to cluster in groups of four.
Should We Ask Attendees to Turn Off Their Phones?
The evidence is mounting that phones fracture our attention and are distracting to those around us. Is it time to become more intentional about how we use them around others?
1-Question Survey: Should We Ask Attendees to Put Away Their Phones?
Smartphones distract users and those around them. Should speakers ask that they be put away?
