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As the Calendar Page Turns.It's Tech Conference Season

Virtual

I see a lot of organizations that don’t have realistic plans for their presence at an event. I’m a fan of Beard Papa Cream Puffs by the Moscone Center in San Francisco. I buy a small hand sanitizer at the CVS on the Las Vegas strip every time I’m in town. At TED , I’m a big fan of the " morning run. Be realistic.

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GSMA, CTIA Bringing Mobile World Congress Vibe to U.S.

Associations Now

In a partnership that could create a major new event for the American technology sector, CTIA: The Wireless Association and the GSM Association announced plans to bring a version of Mobile World Congress, the popular European event, to San Francisco next year. The expo will replace CTIA’s existing event in Las Vegas.

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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

Associations Now

You promote the event to attendees, organize a participant group, and then the event works its experience-making magic. Consider organizing (or getting your hotel to organize) an exercise, yoga, or meditation class before sessions begin. Also, consider letting your host city do most of the work for you. Culinary relevance.

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Conference Circuit: Tractors Steeped in History

Associations Now

August 16-19: The leaders of the sociology world will be gathering in San Francisco for the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting. If you think it’s hard enough organizing events within your own organization, imagine working hand-in-hand with another! Down the Line.

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Culture Choices for Associations: People vs Process; Game Plan vs Blueprint

SCD Group

Or it could be your organization missing an obvious opportunity because they needed to wait until their annual strategic planning meeting to consider it. The ability to think outside categories is the most essential element in an organization’s ability to constantly adapt and succeed in this environment. That is the wrong analogy.

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