ASAE has developed a tool to determine whether laws in host cities conflict with an association’s values. Meanwhile, SocialOffset.org helps associations counter the effect of local laws they oppose—without resorting to boycotts.
For its 40th anniversary convention in January, the North American Veterinary Community used a 1980s theme—and 1983 registration fees—to generate buzz. The result: record attendance that included 9,500 first-timers.
PCMA wowed attendees at its annual conference with memorable receptions, creative room-sets, and special events. Find some ideas you can use in our gallery.
A new insurance product allows organizations to choose which costs and revenue streams are covered, and under which disruptive circumstances. The choices are wider than ever, but some circumstances remain uninsurable.
On the issues of event sustainability, disaster contingencies, diversity, and event marketing, PCMA acts boldly to build deeper learning opportunities for planners and suppliers.
When one association learned that several vendors had raised their prices just weeks ahead of its conference, the planning team quickly reshaped some event elements to stay on budget.
A separate building from the center’s original Arch building, the new Summit is a multi-story venue with cutting-edge architectural and sustainability features.
Conducted days ahead of your annual event, a brief, well-crafted online session lets attendees hit the ground running the moment they arrive on site. Here’s an example from the Professional Convention Management Association.
In his mid-twenties, Tomell Harbison of Talley Management Group taps into the mindset of fellow young professionals to create association events that appeal to everyone.
Workers in Orlando and Las Vegas are setting the pace for fellow union members in three other cities, authorizing a strike in Orlando while setting a date for a strike vote in Las Vegas.
