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Sarah Banks

Convene by PCMA

Class of 2024 member Sarah Banks, Regional Director of Event Technology at Encore Event Technologies, shares why she believes digital events are here to stay. There is now more competition in the smaller event spaces as a larger conference may have half of its attendees join online. I think that digital events are here to stay.

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White House Announces Junk-Fee Crackdown

MeetingsNet

If finalized, a new FTC rule would mandate that online travel agencies and other booking channels do the same. The proposed Federal Trade Commission rule would require transparent pricing and subject violators to civil penalties. He called the proposal his administration's “most comprehensive action ever” to eliminate junk fees.

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How To Choose the Best Online Registration Software – The Ultimate Guide

Eventtia

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. In most cases, it provides an extensive online registration solution that includes a variety of capabilities that may be lacking in the case of independent registration software.

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4 Ideas to Consider When Making Main Stage Contingency Plans

Convene by PCMA

Other than associations offering CME credits online, no one is making bank on their virtual offerings. Add a paragraph in speaker proposals and agreements on the extra steps your speakers will take to help you with contingency planning. When it comes to large conferences, revenue is down and expenses are way up.

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Hackathon Points to More Biases in Twitter Algorithm

Convene by PCMA

The event, run entirely by volunteers, also offered an online version. With unintended bias being coded into automated systems dealing with banking, real estate, health care, law enforcement, and even applications on our smart phones, it is important to somehow police the issue. The institute extended the deadline until Sept.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. The proposed rulemaking would define what constitutes a flight cancellation and clarify when service has seen a significant change.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. They will connect with the press, generate buzz for the fundraiser, send invitations, create email campaigns, and advertise the event (both online and offline).