Event life

How AUA Tracks Learner Retention with Live Polling

April 7, 2019

Michael Doane is marketing manager at CadmiumCD, makers of the myCadmium software platform, an award-winning suite of conference and trade show management products. Visit the CadmiumCD blog for more articles like this. Melissa Goodman, American Urological Association (AUA) Programs Manager, and her team member, Erin Nichols, wanted a better way to track learner retention at their […]

9 Strategies for Last-minute Event Planning

March 17, 2019

Ann Thornley-Brown is the President of Executive Oasis International (www.executiveoasis.com), a professional team building facilitator, keynote speaker and meeting facilitator. She has served corporate clients from 18 countries including Holt Renfrew, Mars Canada, ExxonMobil Canada, Bell Mobility, Royal Bank of Canada, Scalar Decisions, Mister Safety Shoes, EPICPCS, Xerox, OCBC Bank (Malaysia), Telus Mobility, CIBC, Rogers […]

The Top 53 Live Events for Event Professionals in Europe, Canada, Australia and Mexico

January 27, 2019

By Tom Pick Here are even more of the best conferences and expositions worldwide focused on education, networking, technology, awards, and career development for event professionals. Catch up, and read Part One here! Events in the UK and Ireland February Event Buyers Live @EventBuyersLive Heythrop Park Event Buyers Live is a two-day event that […]

The Top 53 Live Events for Event Professionals in the U.S.

January 20, 2019

Are you planning which live events to attend in 2019? Guest contributor Tom Pick shares Part 1 of The Top 53 Live Events for Event Professionals to attend.

5 Ways to Promote Positive Conflict in Meetings

September 30, 2018

There’s a good reason why conflict and collaboration go hand in hand. Always agreeing might be your default when you lack confidence in your idea and want to save face, however, it functions more as a one-way street to boring town.

4 Emerging Cities for Meeting and Event Destinations

September 2, 2018

It’s human nature to seek out the new, the unexplored, the lesser-known places in our world. Creative renewal and inspiration often happen in these new places, which draw even more people to them. These four cities are examples of destinations growing in popularity with meeting and event planners. They all have walkable downtowns, charming hospitality and enough individual personality to inspire attendees.

Events and the Demands of a New Generation

August 26, 2018

While it is often suggested that younger people have little interest in exhibitions and conferences, the opposite is in fact true. This new generation is forming strong communities which demand live meetings, says Maurits van der Sluis, COO of RAI Amsterdam. It is their requirements which differ from previous generations, however… What does this mean in practice for organizers, venues and exhibitors?

How to Unburden Exhibitors

August 19, 2018

Learn how you can unburden the load for exhibitors with these 4 golden rules from Remco Pot of RAI Amsterdam

Facing Challenges Together Through Mentorship

August 12, 2018

Mentorship can be the key to your future professional success in the industry and beyond.

6 Reasons You’re Not Successful at Trade Shows

August 5, 2018

The irony is that almost every single exhibitor could easily improve their results by ditching one or more of the following bad habits and strategies.

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