News flash: It’s not less expensive to run events that have fewer in-person attendees and more virtual attendees.

For events with in-person and virtual components, the possibilities—and the potential problems—are many.

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons takes the plunge, with promising results.

Wider aisles, a mix of open and segmented booths, and video-augmented encounters are some of the elements that will be used throughout 2021 and possibly longer.

Q1 has seen new partnerships and programs that grease the hybrid-meeting wheels.

There’s work involved not just for planners, but for presenters and panelists as well.

A new app lets participants use their own headsets and earpieces to listen to sessions.

A communications coach sees the convenience, challenges, and potential of online events.

If there’s a topic that interests you, there’s probably a podcast about it. New shows on food, collaboration, and what needs to change in the meetings industry are ready for a listen.

Empathetic design is a guiding principle for the new VP of creative services at McVeigh Global Meetings and Events.