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October 26, 2026AI: What happens to the human soul of our industry?The future of live events belongs to those who view AI as a silent operational assistant by allowing us to focus on gathering people to inspire, educate, and connecRead More

Online communities: too much information

November 7, 2018Online communities: too much informationA thriving online community can help turn the most out-of-touch association into a vital and relevant resource. But how much, asks Majorie Anderson, should your organisation be prepared to share to achieve this goal?

Out of the darkness (Or what every planner should know about analytics)

July 23, 2018Out of the darkness (Or what every planner should know about analytics)Meeting and trade shows used to be known as a ‘black hole’ of marketing data. Although face-to-face marketing was known – or assumed - to be very effective, a lack of decent data collection and analytic tools meant there were very few statistics to prove it. Corbin Ball reports...

Facial recognition

July 18, 2018Facial recognitionWaiting half an hour in a queue to collect your delegate badge is a bit of a faff – and not the best way to start a conference or exhibition. But thanks to facial recognition (FR) the wait might be over…Corbin Ball reports.

How to make friends with influencers

July 18, 2018How to make friends with influencersCorbin Ball explains how planners can use social media ‘influencers’ to create a buzz around their meetings….

How bitcoin could secure your meeting

July 18, 2018How bitcoin could secure your meetingFor many people blockchain is that thing they still haven’t quite got their head around. In fact they are more likely to have heard of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency - a form of digital money - it is based upon. And yet, as Corbin Ball explains, Blockchain, and its bolt-on Ethereum, have great potential...

Association meetings decreasing in size finds ICCA

June 19, 2018Association meetings decreasing in size finds ICCAAssociation meetings continue to decrease in size, according to new data released by ICCA.June 13, 2018Major cystic fibrosis congress to meet in LiverpoolA major international medical conference will take place in

The Meetings Show announces keynote speakers

June 13, 2018The Meetings Show announces keynote speakersThe Meetings Show has announced the keynote speakers for its 2018 education programme.

A meaty question

June 13, 2018A meaty questionWould you contemplate serving only vegetables and fish to your delegates? Would they accept such a proposal?

PCMA looks to extend influence in Europe with leaders’ summit

June 12, 2018PCMA looks to extend influence in Europe with leaders’ summitA high-level gathering of association executives will take Show More