Apr 16 2020
Ben Erwin

The current environment across the globe has presented the meetings and events industry with a clear focus on virtual opportunities. As a result, there are some natural questions that come to mind. Are virtual meetings the new normal? Will they ultimately replace live meetings? And, can people do without face-to-face events? The answer is understandably …

Live from PCMA Convening Leaders 2020!

Jan 5 2020
Matt Harvey
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:45 pm: And that’s a wrap on another amazing PCMA Convening Leaders! We had such an incredible time seeing everyone and sharing upcoming trends for 2020. Can’t wait to do it all again next year in Houston! 10:15 am: Can’t stay long enough for a massage? Be sure to stop by ...

Imagination: Our Human Superpower

Nov 7 2019
Tim Quigley
Ask “What If…?” And You Will Change the World In a world where technological capacity is only increasing, it’s time to take a step back and look at what makes us distinctively human. What are the elements that we bring and what power do they hold? For this year’s talking point, the IMEX Group explores ...

Think Outside the Ballroom

Oct 24 2019
Hali Cooper
Grand ballrooms, exhibit halls, breakout rooms one, two, and three. Been there, done that? If you feel that way, that means your customers do, too. These days, customers want options! An atypical location brings something new and exciting to the table, and venues can’t just be reactive to requests for creative space anymore. They need ...

Plan Your Meetings with a Purpose

Sep 3 2019
Hali Cooper
As a meeting planner, do you ask yourself if attendees leave your events happier and more productive than when they arrived?  All too often, the business-side of a meeting becomes so focused on cost-savings and ROI that the human element is forgotten. Attendee engagement, problem-solving, and behavior-changing goals get pushed aside for these “results-based” aspects.    It’s time to reignite that conversation and think about creating meaningful, lasting experiences for attendees. We ...