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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

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From what attendees expect as the “new status quo” to how venues—and entire metropolis’—are being forced to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Conferences need to deliver high-level technology content and experiences. For example, the Indianapolis Zoo recently opened a new, eco-conscious private events pavilion.

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5 Questions to Answer Before Planning Your Next Meeting

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How much should we focus on technology trends at our meetings? **. How much is technology disrupting your industry? For example, the nonprofit TechPoint in Indianapolis works with conference planners to find local keynote and panel speakers that can cover the latest and future tech trends that matter to your members. **2.

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FCC Fines Expo Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots

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convention centers—over its use of technology that blocked individuals from using wireless hotspots. Last fall, the FCC hit Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center with a $600,000 fine for using wireless-blocking technology. Choosing Not to Fight Back. “We are not gatekeepers to the internet.”