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Conference Circuit: Children’s Literature, From Idea to Publication

Associations Now

Just ask the crowds of renowned editors, agents, art directors, authors, and illustrators in the world of children’s publishing who are attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators ’ Winter Conference. February 11-16: The world’s largest scientific society is holding a conference as big as its reputation.

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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

Associations Now

Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. He took this same approach with Agenda, which attracted 250 buyers in its first year.

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Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts

Associations Now

If you want to promote your city and all that it offers, why not do so in a completely different city and state? That’s what Chicago is thinking when it heads to Austin, Texas, next week for the annual music, film, and interactive conference South by Southwest (SXSW) to formally unveil its Chicago Made initiative.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Worker Bee’s Stevens said associations will be investing more resources in being relevant beyond their conferences. NYSSA also observed that members were frequently asking for new types of networking opportunities beyond wine tastings, harbor cruises and other traditional social events. “It was a no-brainer,” said Khoury.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth Kanter

The neuroscientists at the Gazzaley Lab at University of California, San Francisco, have shown that games can improve our cognitive function. In 2013 alone, the organization ran over 100 hours of programming in New York City. Conferences' Social Impact Through Digital Games.

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

AssociationChat

I started this listing on February 20th, when there was still a question of whether or not conferences could still be held with the impending threat of the novel coronavirus. EventMB) June 24, 2020 – A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses.

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

AssociationChat

With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Right now, take New York City.