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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling

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However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. According to Daniel Markuson, digital privacy expert at NordVPN, travelers using public networks at airports, bus stations and railways are easy targets for hackers. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Networking in the Midwest at GLES

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The summit covered a wide range of relevant topics under the umbrellas of professional development, networking and business exchange, and advancing our industry. The conference was held at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace on the banks of Lake Monona , one of five lakes in the capitol city.

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What Planners Can Learn from the CrowdStrike IT Blackout

Smart Meetings

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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What Planners Can Learn from the CloudStrike IT Blackout

Smart Meetings

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Event Wi-Fi Terms Every Event Planner Needs To Know

Endless Events

Network – A wireless network allows devices to stay connected to the internet without plugging into cables. Networks use radio waves to connect all devices. At events when you connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot you are connecting the event’s network. Network Name – This is the name of the wireless network.

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Balancing Personalization and Profit: A DMC’s Tightrope Walk in the MICE Industry

ADMEI

It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank.