What Every Meeting Planner Needs to Know About Contact Tracing
We have heard about contact tracing in the news, but do you really know what it is and how it impacts your meeting?
How CES Traded In Vegas for Virtual This Year
The Consumer Technology Association partnered with Microsoft to host an all-digital iteration of the tech industry’s biggest trade show.
This App Offers Real-Time Translation for Virtual Meetings
Accommodate international attendees with Interprefy’s live translation services, now available across any video communications platform.
15 Tech Tools That Can Help Bring Back Live Events
From virtual queuing solutions to social distance-enforcing wristbands, this new technology can keep attendees safe during COVID-19.
Destinations Get Savvy Hosting Events for Meeting Planners
We examine two destinations that recently hosted in-person or hybrid events for meeting planners to show them how they get meetings done—even during a pandem
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7 Ways Data Can Help You Plan Better Events Than Ever
When planning an event, data can be put to profound uses. From personalization and analyzing mediums to maximize engagement and building on success.
3 Ways Nonprofits Can Stand Out In a Crowded News Landscape
How are nonprofits and associations going to stand out above the 24-hour news cycle?
Voices
How to Maintain Employee Loyalty with a Remote Workforce
When times are tough, that’s when employee loyalty really matters. So how do you create loyalty with a remote workforce?
How to Lead in this New Era
We ask three experienced leaders how to guide and inspire employees in these changing times.
F&B
How Caterers Across the U.S. Are Stepping Up to Help Those in Need
In trying times, catering companies have opened their kitchens—and their hearts—to feed others.
9 New Food-Based Activities for Virtual Team Building
From virtual ice cream socials to make-your-own beer classes to on-camera lessons from top chefs, here are some fun new ideas for virtual team building, corp
People
The Messengers: 2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40
Meet Connect Association's 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Highlighting Black Event Professionals: Corey Briscoe
Corey Briscoe, a recent recipient of Connect's 40 Under 40, shares his story as one of the four leaders behind ABCD & Company and hopes the rise of recog
Places
Business as Unusual: How Event Venues Are Keeping Guests Safe During COVID-19
Venues are using enhanced sanitation policies, creative layouts, and tech-forward solutions to keep event guests safe.
Grand Old Age of Travel Is Back at Grand Hyatt Nashville
When Grand Hyatt Nashville opened in late October, meeting planners reveled in three floors of dedicated, state-of-the-art conference and meeting space.
