How Pinterest's Virtual Summit Prioritized Accessibility and Inclusivity
The brand worked with a disability activist to ensure its virtual advertisers' meeting accommodated the needs of all its attendees around the world.
What Will Philanthropic Events and Benefits Look Like in the Future?
Event designers and nonprofit organizers share insights from the past year and explain how they plan to go forward.
6 Ideas for Engaging Meeting Attendees Year-Round
Virtual has created enhanced options for turning your attendee list into an engaged and enthusiastic community 365 days a year. Here's how to do it.
Why Two-Way Engagement Is Key for Virtual Benefits
The founder of Chance for Life developed his own virtual poker platform—and it led to one of the nonprofit's most successful fundraisers yet.
6 Leadership Lessons From the New CEO of Visit Orlando
Industry veteran Casandra Matej shares advice for thriving in hard times, finding a support system, being a woman in leadership and more.
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Planning a Virtual Meeting on a Tight Timeline? Here's How to Make It Work
We caught up with planners around the country to learn how they’re producing effective virtual events and meetings—with very little lead time.
What Attendees Want From Virtual, Hybrid and In-Person Meetings in 2021
A group of newly released surveys sheds some light on what meeting planners should expect this year.
4 Steal-Worthy Strategies From One Association’s Virtual Conference
The Event Service Professionals Association used some smart engagement techniques when shifting its annual conference online.
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-Owned Companies and 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
Case Study: How Los Angeles Is Preparing for the Return of Live Meetings
The CEO of LA Tourism discusses the city's three-pronged approach to recovering its meeting and convention business.
Why Boutique Hotels Will Be Top of Mind for Event Pros in 2021
With smaller gatherings still the norm, these 18 boutique hotel properties are primed for socially distant meetings.
