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Bananas! Event-Planning Takeaways from “Minions”

Associations Now

I’ve found meetings-related lessons from a handful of things I’ve done outside of work—like going to the Minnesota State Fair or attending an Arcade Fire concert. What if you offered a group of attendees (say, those who have attended for 15-plus years) a discount or access to a session where they get to meet an industry celebrity?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.14.21

Reid All About it

ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. For the travel industry to safely recover, digital Covid passports that store test results and/or vaccination status will be required, Such technology is also key to restoring confidence in meetings and events. Host: Event Farm.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.18.22

Reid All About it

. – Planning for the Unplannable: How to Prepare a Conference Contingency Plan. From restrictions, to lockdowns, to hesitations, the new normal is full of twists and turns for the event industry. So, how can organizers develop a solid contingency plan that they can rely on when the unexpected occurs? Host: ASAE.

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