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Meg Strahle’s Journey to Creating Sustainable Event Experiences

Convene by PCMA

“It was love from the first event,” says Meg Strahle of her career path from a wedding planner’s assistant to an assistant sustainability advisor for a consultancy focused on helping events with their sustainability strategies. in sustainability and events. We have a long way to go!

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5 Ways to Build Community Loyalty

Smart Meetings

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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66 Ways to Think About Collaboration

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Adler, who founded the event media company BizBash, and his coauthors profiled musicians, artists, diplomats, event designers, and thought leaders, organizing them individually into six thematic buckets — awareness, belonging, creativity, curiosity, and empathy.

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23 Best Atlanta Event Venues and Meeting Spaces  

Bizzaboo

Its state-of-the-art facilities include a grand ballroom, expansive exhibition halls, and multiple breakout rooms, all outfitted with the latest in technology and amenities to support the needs of event organizers and attendees. What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices.

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The Top US and Canadian Event Management Agencies for 2024

Bizzaboo

Boasting an award-winning team of over 400 specialists across 23 global offices, Allied creates conversion-driven campaigns for major brands in film, TV, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer goods. through passion points of music, sports, and culture.

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Four Views on How the Pandemic Will Change How We Meet

Convene by PCMA

Although society is now more at ease with digital services, we also have become even more aware that humans want to be together to learn, exchange information, and engage — and that there is huge value in human interaction at face-to-face events. I think there are many silver linings that will be sustainable, and that is one.

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Oakland Celebrates: A Guide to Free Year-Round Events

Redfin

Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy a diverse range of events, from festivals and parades to concerts and exhibitions. Whether you’re interested in art, music, history, sports, or food, there is something for everyone in Oakland. This multi-day festival is a celebration of Greek food, drink, music, dance, and history.

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