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Three Conference Ideas to Steal From Hotels

Associations Now

Consider these three examples—and whether you might do something similar for your conference attendees. First up is The Standard in New York City. While similar to conference apps that many organizations offer their attendees, this one has a playful quality that some associations may want to consider adopting.

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How to Get Attendee Personalization Right

Associations Now

For example, while I know a lot of associations offer conference apps that allow attendees to build personalized schedules, I have only heard of a handful that actually tried making personalized agendas for each of their participants. In what ways have you personalized the conference experience for your attendees?

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Conference Circuit: Math Associations Multiply Their Influence

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For example, guests can brush up on their knowledge of the mathematics and politics of military cryptography or attend a discussion about the effect of wind on the flights of golf balls and baseballs. January 11-14: The National Retail Federation ’s 104th annual Big Retail Show in New York City is likely to live up to its name.

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Mitigate Risk at the Workplace With a Few Commonsense Measures

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And if you’re interested in attending for the conference, taking place October 29 and 30 in DC, head to aaw.asaecenter.org. For example, CNN’s New York City offices were evacuated yesterday after the cable network received a suspicious package.

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Join Me at SXSW, 14NTC, and Other March Conferences

Beth Kanter

There are many nonprofit, social media, and technology conferences all year long. March is a particularly busy conference month. I’ll be attending and speaking a number of conferences and workshops this month. NTEN: Nonprofit Technology Conference: March 12-15th. Grant Managers Network Conference: March 18th.

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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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American Library Association Embraces GLBT Book Month

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It’s another example of how the organization has been at the forefront of gay rights issues over the years. GLBT Book Month isn’t a new feature of the literary world. What is new, however, is the organization that’s hosting it.

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