Events-Industry Merger a Sign of the Times

Nov 19, 2020

Amidst the live-events crisis brought on by the Covid pandemic, Professional Convention Management Association has purchased Corporate Event Marketing Association.

Covid Consequences on Med-Planners’ Work: Some Bad, Some Good

Nov 19, 2020

The pandemic has hurt medical students and young HCPs trying to find mentors through conference networking. But there’s a collaboration upside, too.

3 Ways to Be a Racial Justice Ally

Nov 10, 2020

Ask these questions of the associations you belong to and the suppliers you work with.

A New Home for Event Community Connections

Nov 06, 2020

A conversation with Keneisha Williams, co-founder of Black in Events, which launched in August.

Coming Soon: A Racial Report Card for CVBs

Nov 06, 2020

A new collaboration plans to rate diversity and inclusion at CVBs across the country and provide leadership education to diverse candidates.

The Return of In-Person Meetings: Overload or Opportunity?

Oct 19, 2020

All the work in front of planners seems almost overwhelming, but it does provide a chance to step forward and demonstrate leadership at a critical moment.

Mark Your Calendars: 9 Virtual Events for Planners

Oct 02, 2020

The next three months are rich with professional development and networking opportunities—and you don’t have to leave your desk.

A Trying Transition: Pandemic Edition

Oct 01, 2020

When the start of your new job coincides with the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, learning your role and bonding with teammates is definitely not easy. Here’s one planner’s story.

News Quiz: Noteworthy for Meeting Pros

Sep 25, 2020

The news cycle is moving faster than in pre-pandemic days. How closely are you keeping up with what’s going on in the meeting and travel industry? Take our eight-question quiz on the important news stories covering the effects of the pandemic and...

New Job Board, Career Resources from EIC

Sep 24, 2020

Upskilling, reskilling, outskilling…whatever you need, the Events Industry Council’s new workforce and wellness guide has you covered.