A Digital Projection
Last month, I attended BizBash’s IdeaFest, a day-long conference for meeting and event planners at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center here in New York City.
Archives for November 2012
Meeting Planners Without Borders
Just four days after Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, I heard from Jean Tracy, national sales manager for George Fern Exposition & Event Services.
Think Outside the Cube
Nowadays, meeting spaces need to serve multiple purposes, because (as every event professional knows) each conference, meeting planner, and attendee has a unique goal.
5 Questions for GMIC President Michael Luehrs
Sustainability in the meetings industry is having a moment, following the success of the Olympic Games in London, planned from the beginning to be the greenest Games ever.
Rain or Shine, Snow or Sleet
Last night in New York, event professionals proved their dedication to this industry by trekking through nor'easter Athena to get to PlannerTech 2012 — an annual showcase for event-technology startups.
It’s All About the Team
Three things you didn't know about the people who are putting together Convening Leaders.
CIC Prescribes a New Medical Meetings Certification
Recently the Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced plans for a health-care meetings certification that would exist under the umbrella of CIC’s Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program.
Where the Wild Things Were
The 2012 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference, held Sept. 8–13 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Give It Time
In 'Wait: The Art and Science of Delay,' Frank Partnoy takes issue with the “go with your gut” approach to decision-making that Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller 'Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking' seems to have enshrined.
Activities and Amenities in Anchorage
Anchorage’s annual mid-September fam trip usually falls during a time of great weather, before the cold sets in and right when foliage begins to change color.
Pre Con: Potato Expo Keeps Growing
Potato Expo 2013, hosted by the National Potato Council (NPC) on Jan. 9–11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
