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Managing Disruption Clauses

SmartMeetings

We made it through 2020, but the world hasnt exactly settled down since then. Reduced representation from marginalized groups, decreased support for professional development in DEI fields and the torrent of federal workforce reduction will lead to decreased attendance, she predicted.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. And as varied as the job description can be, how many planners in early 2020 would have included an understanding of indoor air quality?

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

Coming Soon to the National Stage In 2020, Congress enacted legislation to establish an American Latino Museum in Washington, D.C., While the National Museum of the American Latino is currently quartered within another museum, plans are in motion to build a dedicated Latino museum with a site selection process currently underway.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In January 2020, 15 under-signatories simultaneously made a commitment to declare a climate emergency on their respective websites and publish an action plan, something that could not be “randomly invented,” Smith said, but “grounded in the demands of climate science.”. On the Program.

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How Charlotte Is Preparing to Host the Republican National Convention

PCMA Convene

The timing for the resumption of live events in 2020 might be the biggest question on meeting planners’ minds, but Mike Butts has his sights set on August. The city of Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina, is focused on how to pull off a successful, and safe, Republican National Convention in August. Courtesy Visit Charlotte).

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

In terms of the last three, the study points to how the rollout of 5G networks, expected to be widespread in 2020, will offer unprecedented speed and connectivity, and give IoT a boost. There is also a growing expectation that venues will operate under sustainable practices, and that it will be a key criterion in site selection.

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Managing Disruption Clauses

SmartMeetings

We made it through 2020, but the world hasnt exactly settled down since then. Reduced representation from marginalized groups, decreased support for professional development in DEI fields and the torrent of federal workforce reduction will lead to decreased attendance, she predicted.