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Has San Francisco just banned the use of facial recognition at events?

Event Industry News

San Francisco has become the first US city to prohibit the use of facial recognition from local authorities such as law enforcement and transport police. Legislators voted 8-1 in favour of the ban and if the law passes another vote, which it is expected to do, it will be put into effect in June this year.

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San Francisco Backs Down on Cellphone Radiation Law

Associations Now

Last month, the agency announced it would begin reviewing the regulations for any potential updates. After a legal challenge by CTIA-The Wireless Association, the city of San Francisco has decided to halt its plan to enforce an ordinance requiring warnings to consumers about the dangers of cellphone radiation.

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

Virtual

Take the time to review the agenda ahead of the conference to highlight “must attend” sessions, but be sure to consider logistics as you do. I’m a fan of Beard Papa Cream Puffs by the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Starting with CES , but moving on to the RSA conference and dozens of others. How far apart are the sessions?

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Let Your Community Tell a Story - Like AirBNB Does

Higher Logic

Next, if you’re looking for a rental, you pursue listings, look at maps, pictures and reviews, and decide where to book. For AirBNB, that means creating a platform that emphasizes visuals, so prospective guests can visualize their stay, and reviews, so guests can describe their experiences.

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Vote to ban Google from SF Pride not legally binding

Event Industry News

Following recent news that Google and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office had been voted out of participating in San Francisco Pride , Event Industry News caught up with the event’s board president, Carolyn Wysinger. Seven members voted to ban Google, 10 voted to ban the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing.

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Association Brain Food: 7.8.22

Reid All About it

In an article for MIT Sloan Management Review, Susie Lee from Degreed suggests four things leaders can do to foster a sense of belonging at their organizations. We saw nearly 2,000 registrants for WEC 2022 in San Francisco in-person and online. Association Creative Marketing Masterclass: Reviewing Creative. CMP credit.