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Something is rotten in the state of meeting industry education

Conferences that Work

A recent thread on the MECO community (a great resource for meeting professionals since 2006) describes numerous recent basic logistical failings, and points to what I see as symptoms of fundamental problems with meeting industry associations at the national level.

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2020 Offers New Thinking on Technology For These 6 Meeting Types

SmartMeetings

Conference or Trade Show. Conference or Trade Shows. Large conventions and trade shows are manpower intensive before and during the event. As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective. Meeting Type.

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Virtual Event Platform Comparison: 2022 Virtual Event Tech Guide

SpotMe Blog

Founded in 2008, vFairs is a virtual career fairs and virtual trade shows pioneer. The main features include 3D models of the event with trade show booths. Best for: External users at virtual career fairs and virtual trade shows. For enterprise users that want branded experiences that go beyond the basics.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. I didn’t know that in 2006!” Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It

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Silicon Valley-style VC Firm Launches for Event Industry

Smart Meetings

When I started there were lots of things I wish someone told me not to do,” Topalian, who directed the debut of New York ComicCon in 2006, says. “I We have an initial board, but we’re currently interviewing other great trade-show luminaries who want to join the group. I wish I didn’t go to that particular venue.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

a concert, movie, trade show). As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective. When you are sick , even if it is only with a common cold. On the days when the air quality index is high (meaning smog or pollution is hanging overhead).

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Event Tech News: Eventbrite IPO, PSAV Gets Acquired and More

Endless Events

The company launched back in 2006 and was the first of its kind to cater to small businesses. The Exhibition Buyer’s Guide is one of the best resources for those looking for suppliers for trade shows, exhibits, and similar events. Trade Show Lessons: Learning From Failure and Success.