Event Design & Ideas

IACC's annual meeting pushes creativity through new-idea and F&B competitions, plus a ban on wordy slides.

Everything planners need to know about their music licensing responsibilities.

New biometric tools for meeting planners provide almost instant data on audience engagement.

Three ways to use science to keep meeting participants engaged and maximize their learning.

Mention the Fyre Festival documentaries to a room full of meeting professionals and a collective shiver passes through the crowd. If you somehow missed the event planning equivalent of “Nightmare on Elm Street,” these documentaries ...

Some convention centers are growing their own ingredients, adding appeal to their meals.

A conversation with the well-seasoned chef at Nashville's busy convention center

Food and beverage at events continues to evolve toward healthier options, with an intense focus on veggie-centric dishes, local and regional specialties, and interactive dining formats.

A new study, “Inside the Mind of the Attendee,” looks at the wants, challenges, and demographic differences between conference goers.

Freeman cites six main areas of focus where event planners should benchmark their efforts and implement concepts that tap into present momentum.