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A free guide to creating peer conferences

Conferences that Work

The Association for Software Testing (AST) has just issued a free guide to creating peer conferences. I believe the software testing community adopted my term “peer conference” for their get-togethers after a conversation I had with pioneer software tester James Bach in 2004. email templates and helpful checklists.

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Hosting Conscious Events in Toronto

Smart Meetings

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the MTCC has hosted over 21,000 events, ranging from international conferences and trade shows to gala dinners and corporate meetings. Conveniently located in downtown Toronto, it offers state-of-the-art amenities and services, making it a top choice for global meetings and event organizers.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

ADMEI

Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. She has been a member of the association since 2007 and attended her first ADMEI annual conference in 2008. However, she brings to the table over 35 years in the hospitality industry. Denise is also no stranger to ADMEI.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. At the conference, she felt overwhelmed with the content and networking opportunities available.

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Toronto is a city of remixed visions, values, and creation.

Smart Meetings

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Level Up Your Meetings in Arcade Bars

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The first location, in New York, opened in 2004. Among the most common are company holiday parties and conference after-parties, said Dylan Snow, promotions director at Ground Kontrol. The self-proclaimed Original Arcade Bar currently has seven locations open along the East Coast—in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

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The Glorious Evolution Of SXSW With Scott Wilcox!

Endless Events

Almost three decades later, SXSW is a household name among trade shows, conferences, and events. “When we first started incorporating RFID in 2004,” replies Scott. The iconic guest takes us back to the year 1996 when business was still done via snail mail and CD ROMs ruled the world. How did they do it?