May 2016
Cover Story/Knowledge Hubs
Inside the Bid Process for a Citywide Conference
Two destinations — one each from Canada and the United States — made the shortlist to host an international conference of beekeepers. Which of them prevailed — and why?
Illustration by Daniel Chang
Features
A Look at South Africa's Up-and-Coming Meetings Market
Johannesburg and Cape Town show off their meeting venues.
How Do You Manage in the 'Free Agent' Era?
Companies and employees have moved to an at-will, free-agent model. Are conference attendees following suit?
5 Questions for SmithBucklin President Matt Sanderson
On his M&A background, working with volunteer-led organizations, and being ‘lighthearted and relentless.’
Go Sell It on the Mountain
An inside look at a brand-marketing meeting held annually in Banff, Alberta.
Departments
Supported Article Innovative Meetings
5 Innovations From the Annual Convention & World Languages Expo
This planning team is given freer rein to create interactive environments where attendees can drive content.
Leaving More Than Money Behind
The Best Cities Global Alliance is helping meetings effect lasting change in their host destinations in five ways.
5 Ways to Help Your Speakers Be More Persuasive
Every presenter wants to engage their audience. Here's how you can help them do it.
Winning the Battle Against PowerPoint
Isn’t it time for conferences to scrap their PowerPoint templates?
Reading Emotions Online
Emotion-recognition technology has the potential to change online education — in real time.
Plenary
American Meteorological Society 96th Annual Meeting
Nearly 4,000 professional weather buffs — researchers, scientists, educators, and other professionals in the fields of weather, water, and climate — convened in New Orleans for five days of innovative programming.
Zumba Instructor Convention 2016
Zumba instructors from more than 100 countries will meet for four days of workshops, demonstrations, and networking centered around the dance-fitness program.
Why This Meeting Professional Loves Slack
This hot app is 'essentially social media for productivity.'
The True Cost of Rude Behavior at Work
Rudeness at work does real harm, but there are steps that you can take to protect yourself.
A Conference Center With an Open-Lounge Policy
In Cape Town, a lounge in the new Century City Conference Centre is also open to the public.
Inside the Light City Baltimore Festival
A new public festival of art, music, and street theater celebrated the 200th anniversary of the city’s installation of the nation's first gas streetlights.
The Political Circus Is Coming to Town(s)
How Philadelphia and Cleveland bid, won, and will run this summer's Democratic and Republican conventions.
Designing the Decision to Attend Study
This one-of-a-kind industry is in the final stages of design -- and you can be a beta tester.
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