Association Conventions and Expos

Global Exhibitions Day, the virtual advocacy event held June 3, galvanized around tactics to get people traveling and protect businesses.

Arlington, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh are among the destinations that have multiple hotels participating in their offers.

To relieve overflow and let attendees sample more content, some groups video-broadcast concurrent sessions into a common area. Now, this tactic could help with social distancing—if the venue has enough flexible space.

Move over SpaceX, the launchpad for new online meeting platforms is crowded.

The World Health Organization’s new publication on mass gatherings provides a high-level checklist for convention planners navigating coronavirus concerns.

Changemaker Amy Zellmer employed creative strategies to roll out a new events division at a marketing agency.

Changemaker Becky Williams led a task force that reimagined both the educational and exhibit-hall experiences for her medical association’s annual congress. 

Nancy Blizzard White on helping out during the pandemic and her “not business as usual” approach to event planning

Changemaker Ralph Weaver started the Sunshine Fund, Hope Loans, and a Salary Reimbursement Initiative to take the sting out of the pandemic for employees.

Yes, thanks to local sourcing, whole-product utilization, and lots of effort from Changemaker Jackie Suggitt, ReFED