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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

Associations Now

From what attendees expect as the “new status quo” to how venues—and entire metropolis’—are being forced to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Is your host city a true partner in helping you navigate this shifting conference landscape? Conferences need to deliver high-level technology content and experiences.

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5 Questions to Answer Before Planning Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

It’s true that you can’t please all of the people all of the time, but when it comes to your conferences, you really try hard to do so. Non-dues revenue is increasingly important to associations—and conferences are still a great vehicle for producing that income. How much is technology disrupting your industry?

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Chicago’s Plan to Stay in the Conference Game

Associations Now

With smaller locales challenging the Windy City’s conference dominance, a new hotel could help Chicago regain some ground. In particular, the city is seeing a growing threat from nearby Indianapolis, which has had success with midsize events. But that’s about to change.

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

Associations Now

That’s what the American Association for Anatomy experienced when Indianapolis was selected for the 2021 Experimental Biology conference, a joint meeting with five scientific organizations. Several other organizations focused on life sciences and technology innovation recently held meetings in Indianapolis.

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Live Streaming: A Tech Trend You Need to Know

Associations Now

Virtual access won’t cannibalize your conference. Just a few years ago, it was novel when conference attendees shared the proceedings with outsiders via tweets. Now, technology has evolved to the point where live-streaming sessions over the internet is one of the biggest tech developments for conferences.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Importance of Being Part of the.

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. In reviewing photos from the recent Super Bowl Village here in Indianapolis, I was reminded of a very important one: people just want to be a part of the action. July 29, New Orleans, NYIB Leadership Pre-Conference.

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FCC Fines Expo Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots

Associations Now

convention centers—over its use of technology that blocked individuals from using wireless hotspots. Last fall, the FCC hit Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center with a $600,000 fine for using wireless-blocking technology. Choosing Not to Fight Back. “We are not gatekeepers to the internet.”