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There’s Good News for Conference Content, and a Warning, in New Report

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The latest version of Omnipress’ State of the Conference Industry Report finds that content continues to be a significant driver of value for associations. With four generations attending conferences today, attendee preferences and expectations are more diverse and complex than ever. formats at their conferences.

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Three Ways to Boost Conference Security

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Conference security remains a priority for planners and attendees, and new technologies are being introduced to meet their needs. Meanwhile, the Global Business Travel Association’s “Risk on the Road” report showed that 45 percent of business travelers view terrorism as the greatest safety risk they face on the road.

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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

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As concern about the coronavirus grows, the World Health Organization recently released a report with recommendations about keeping attendees safe at large events. In context of coronavirus specifically, the report has several recommendations. Attendee health and safety are always top of mind for meeting professionals.

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Association Brain Food: 6.7.24

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Annual conferences. Redesigning your annual conference is risky but you have to keep appealing to new audiences as they enter and make their way through the workplace. Kara Nacarato at Event Garde offers advice on balancing tradition and innovation when reinventing the annual conference experience. Membership.

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New Report Examines How Millennials View Leadership

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But a recently released report—“ Divergent Views/Common Ground: The Leadership Perspectives of C-Suite Executives and Millennial Leaders ” [PDF]—from The Conference Board, Development Dimensions International, and RW2 Enterprises does just this. The report highlighted some misconceptions as well.

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What’s on the Horizon for Meetings in 2020?

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According to the 2020 Global Meetings Forecast Report [PDF] by American Express Meetings & Events, meeting pros think that this will be the year when technology gets fully integrated into the event experience. For one, they will have to diversify their conference offerings. So, how different will association meetings look in 2020?

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2020 ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting & Exposition Breaks Event Registration Record

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ASAE released its press release this morning sharing that it had the highest registration number in the 100-year history of the event. The final attendance breakdown included: 12,813 executives, 544 exhibitors, 207 industry partners, 433 consultants, and 111 others including press, vendors, and staff. Was it successful?