For finding a niche in the strategic meetings management lifecycle: helping companies turn “fairy tale” reporting into trustworthy analysis of hard data

For launching the North American Meetings Industry Day as part of its ongoing advocacy efforts

For bringing her passion for sustainability and fundamental human issues to every aspect of the meetings industry and for using that passion to educate others through her writing and volunteer efforts

The International Association of Conference Centers reached out to its 355 members to see what they’re seeing as top influencers when it comes to technology used by meeting planners and venue operators. Here are their top 10 trends. Some are pret...

Whether you think of it in terms of new generational labels or not, the world and your meeting attendees are rapidly changing, and regular check-ins from companies such as brand experience agency FreemanXP (a division of Freeman) can offer...

For embracing engagement and technologies that enhance the meeting experience

For bringing a truly new eye (in Gaelic, “Sool Nua”) to the meetings and events industry, not just through their day jobs but as passionate, sporting, musical, insightful, delightful whole human beings.

For being a creative and daring planner focused on engagement for the Millennial attendee

The visionary behind the SXSW family of conferences