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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

I think it’s also a meeting problem: “The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” And so it goes with meetings. Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize for Economics, wrote a long book about this. ” — E.

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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. The post A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marin Bright appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular Brought the Festive

Smart Meetings

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. President Heather Tanfani shared strategies and tactics for planning post-pandemic sustainable meetings. Enterprises Inc.

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Inglenook Seduces Groups with Storytelling and Savoring What Napa Can Be

Smart Meetings

In 2002 the first vintage was made in the newly refurbished winemaking facilities. The post Inglenook Seduces Groups with Storytelling and Savoring What Napa Can Be appeared first on Smart Meetings. The restoration continues.

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Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future

Smart Meetings

West Elm, founded in Brooklyn in 2002, plans to open a line of hotels in 2020. The post Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future appeared first on Smart Meetings. The 129-room building is located within the city’s historic Woodward Avenue shopping district and is within walking distance of Ford Field, Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena.

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Top medical communications companies: Choosing the best for events

SpotMe Blog

The right MedComms agency team should be able to leverage their expertise in medical communications to ensure that your event is successful and meets all of its goals. Services – You’ll want a company with an experienced team who can handle a range of tasks such as marketing, creative design, and digital media planning.

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30 EUSTON SQUARE APPOINTS CATERINA JANE ALVES AS HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING

Prestige Events Magazine

Originating from South Africa, Caterina moved to the UK in 2001 and quickly rose through the ranks from Reception Manager in 2002 at Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa, moving on to a variety of front of house and conference roles with hotel groups such as Principal Hayley Hotels and De Vere until she arrived at RIBA in 2016.

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