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IT Group Hosts Virtual Reality Events, Encourages Tech Careers

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During its “Virtual Reality Experience Tour,” the foundation is hosting events in Washington, DC; Chicago; New York City; Boston; and at CES 2017 in Las Vegas to introduce kids, students, and parents to augmented-reality technology. If left unaddressed, the IT skills gap could adversely impact U.S

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Meetings, They Are A-Changin’

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CFDA says that the current fashion week schedule doesn’t make sense in the era of social media, and it hired Boston Consulting Group to conduct a study in 2016 on the future of fashion shows. In addition, a new Executive Leadership Conference will be added in the fall. Croson, president of ASC, in a press release. “We

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Ebola: How the Meetings Industry Is Responding

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We have talked with the leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services and the Dallas health department and continue to work with hotel officials to ensure the safety of our attendees. But with Thursday’s news of a new diagnosis of Ebola— the first case in New York City —people’s worries are unlikely to disappear soon.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Convention Centers Fill With Beds For COVID-19, Including 500 For Boston’s Homeless (source: CommonHealth 90.0 WBUR) – For the last five days, workers from Teamsters Local 25 have filled the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center with rows of walls and curtains. Right now, take New York City.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Convention Centers Fill With Beds For COVID-19, Including 500 For Boston’s Homeless (source: CommonHealth 90.0 WBUR) – For the last five days, workers from Teamsters Local 25 have filled the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center with rows of walls and curtains. Right now, take New York City.