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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize for Economics, wrote a long book about this. Emotions have driven human beings for millions of years, our institutions are thousands of years old, and we can’t keep up with our advances in technology. And so it goes with meetings. It’s why businesses sponsor meetings.

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Words will never hurt me

Conferences that Work

In 2002 I attended the Problem Solving Leadership Workshop led by Jerry Weinberg and Naomi Karten. I like these agreements, and have found them to be useful in my life. I have always worked to be impeccable with my word and do my best. And I try mightily not to make assumptions. Jerry asked what we had learned from an assignment.

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Top medical communications companies: Choosing the best for events

SpotMe Blog

They collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies to create inspiring learning initiatives for both medical affairs and commercial teams. .”

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A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marin Bright

Smart Meetings

Marin Bright often told the story of how she launched the meetings and events industry’s first lifestyle magazine in 2002, a few months after the devastating attacks on 9/11 and the downturn in the travel industry.

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Millenium Point to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with display and book of condolence

Event Industry News

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Millennium Point has announced that from today (September 12th) it will be displaying its archived visitor book which was signed by the late Queen and her husband, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on occasion of her visit to open the landmark building in July 2002.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Lewis Miller

BizBash

Miller launched his own floral design company, Lewis Miller Design, in 2002. Operating out of New York, Lewis Miller Design.

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Ask Me Anything About Conference Panels — Thursday, July 21, 4-6 pm EDT Blab!

Conferences that Work

Among her other talents, Kristin has presented to over half a million people around the world, and retired from the US Coast Guard Reserves in 2002 as a Lieutenant Commander! Learn more about Kristin here. Kristin & I have more than a few opinions on conference panels. But we want yours too!