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A team of higher-education professionals from Rutgers University created a conference from the ground up, turning the traditional into the radical in terms of format and design. Here's how they broke the mold and grew it from a state meeting to national one.

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  • May 24, 2013
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    Politicians Sign Declaration of Support for Meetings at IMEX

    Twenty-seven political leaders from around the world signed a “Declaration of Support for the Meetings and Events Industry” at the Politicians Forum during IMEX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, May 20–22, recognizing the importance of meetings to the world’s economies....More
  • May 16, 2013
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    Sydney Bets Big on Darling Harbour

    Construction begins on Sydney's new $1 billion convention, exhibition, and entertainment center...More
  • May 16, 2013
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    The Future of Free Wi-Fi: Planner’s Guide to Internet Pricing

    You might be able to get free Wi-Fi for your event. But do you want it? Maybe you should leave "free" in the lobby and get yourself some dedicated bandwidth....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    ICCA Introduces Association Portal for Planners

    The International Congress and Convention Association launched the ICCA Association Portal—a one-stop meeting planning resource for association meeting professionals who plan international events....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    Association Meeting Locked Down During Boston Manhunt

    Alex Zapple was walking back to her hotel from dinner when she heard sirens blaring and saw multiple police cars racing past, headed toward the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge where an officer had just been shot....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    ICCA Ranks More Meetings Than Ever; Copenhagen Is Big Mover

    No surprises at the top of the International Congress & Convention Association city and country rankings for association meetings held in 2012. The U.S. remains the top country; Vienna is still the top city. Elsewhere in the lists, Copenhagen moves up and China slips....More
  • May 9, 2013
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    A CSM Hot-Line in Your Pocket

    Marriott International has a new app that connects meeting planners with their convention services manager....More
  • May 8, 2013
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    New Orleans CVB Hires Brad Weaber, Reorganizes

    Brad Weaber, CMP, is leaving SmithBucklin executive to join the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau as executive vice president....More
  • May 8, 2013
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    RCMA Launches Redesigned Web Site

    The Religious Conference Management Association's new Web site is full of new information, features, social media links, and videos....More
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