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LA Fires Update: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

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How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. 20-23) The Society of Thoracic Surgeons STS Annual Meeting (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan.

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We need alternative platforms for communities and events

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The corporate-owned platforms we rely on for professional and personal communities are increasingly failing to meet our needs. Major social media networks have become saturated with advertisements, data mining, and algorithmic controls that hinder authentic engagement.

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Think Small, Win Big: How Hotels Can Lead the Small Meetings Revolution

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The nature of business meetings has undergone a significant transformation. Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here Understanding the Shift in Meeting Dynamics Corporate leaders are placing greater emphasis on regular in-person interactions to bridge the gaps created by remote and hybrid work models.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

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Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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Never Eat Alone Review: The Secret to Building Powerful Connections

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As an Amazon affiliate, Smart Meetings earns from qualifying purchases. Have you ever sat in the lunchroom, scrolling on your phone, and thought, “How in the world am I supposed to meet the right people and get ahead?” As an Amazon affiliate, Smart Meetings earns from qualifying purchases. We appreciate your support.

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Which meeting design books should I buy?

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Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If

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7 Event KPIs That Will Prove You Put on a Great Event

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However, if you planned for 500 attendees and only 200 showed up, you likely will want to seek areas of improvement for the next time around so you can meet your targets and “wow” a larger crowd. Foster interactions by featuring interactive polls, Q&A sessions, and social media hashtags throughout your event.