December 2016
Cover Story/CMP Series
Unclear and Present Danger
Event security used to mean looking out for pickpockets on the show floor. Now it's more about anticipating terrorism and active shooters.
Features
How The New Collaborative Economy Is Changing the Way We Meet
The collaborative economy is fueled by trust, says 2017 Convening Leaders keynote speaker Rachel Botsman.
Scott Belsky on Turning Ideas Into Action
It's not ideas that the foundation of innovation, says entrepreneur Scott Belsky. It's knowing how to execute them.
The Power of Talking With Strangers
Author Kio Stark's new book isn't specifically about networking, but her insights apply.
How "Conference Refugees" Can Inform Your Event Strategy
Sociologist Josh Packard's research looks into the decline in trust in large institutions, like churches. His insights can help your meetings thrive in the future.
How to Pivot Toward Success
When it comes to figuring out your next career move, why not double down on what's already working, suggests author Jenny Blake.
5 Distinctive New Venues in 2016
Here are five of the most distinctive venues to open in the last year — from a former power station in Portugal to a glass-walled expanse 102 floors above Lower Manhattan.
Departments
How to Design a Digital Event
Top tips from three experts on how to successfully design a digital event.
Inside a Wikipedia Conference
What happens when enthusiasts of the online encyclopedia meet face-to-face?
Using Facebook Live to Expand Your Event's Reach
How the International Woodworking Fair used the video-streaming platform to enagage prospective attendees.
Bringing Your U.S-Based Conference to Europe
"Don't do what I did," says a veteran U.S.-based conference producer who shares the missteps he made in launching a European event.
How a Social-Media Takeover Can Boost Your Event Profile
Find out what can happen when you let someone else take over the social-media reins for a day — and measure, measure, measure.
10 More Ways to Remake Your 'Annual Meeting'
More ways to make sure your events are relevant and engaging.
Purple Heart Recipients Share Their Stories at NCRA'S Annual Event
How the National Court Reporter's Association helps preserve stories from the battlefield.
Combining Passion with Presentation
At an illustrators' conference, production design evolves from a bare-bones set to 3D art.
Plenary
Meeting in South Korea
Where warm hospitality infuses almost every aspect of daily and business life.
How One Association Made the Best of Convention Center Construction
The National Assocation For College Admission Counseling 2016 National Conference
Making Room for Growth
The National Association of EMS Physicians has doubled in size over five years.
To Your Health at Glasgow's SECC
Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) has been accredited as a Silver Healthy Venue by the World Obesity Federation.
Where Kellie Shevlin Got the Inspiration for the Craft Beverage Expo
'If you have a good idea, go for it.'
The State of the Art in Sustainable Venues
Sustainable initiatives are expanding in a growing network of global convention centers, according to the 2016 Green Venue Report.
Also In This Issue
Planning for Unexpected Danger at Your Event
When planning for the possibility of unexpected threats at your meeting, how do you find the balance between too little action and too much? And what is fundamental?
Protecting Your Event Against Cyber Attacks
How the industry is protecting itself against the threat you can't see.
How Trump's Election Will Affect the Events Industry
Some thoughts about how the Trump election may affect the events industry.
The Power of Story
Move over facts and figures. Compelling stories can help you personify your brand, engage people, and drive business growth.