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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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Hosted-Buyer Events for Meeting Planners Are Hot

MeetingsNet

November’s IBTM World in Barcelona hit all-time highs for attendance and one-on-one business meetings, following the trend seen at the IMEX America, IMEX Frankfurt, and Connect shows earlier in 2024. The 73,000 buyer-supplier meetings that took place were the most ever, thanks to 18 percent more hosted buyers at the show than in 2023.

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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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Smart Moves in London, Miami and More

Smart Meetings

Additionally, Beckwith has worked as special meeting and events manager at DBA Excelebrations and catering sales manager for Fine Catering by Russell Morin, both in Newport, Rhode Island. The post Smart Moves in London, Miami and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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