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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

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” Read More: The Best of 2024 Event Security To that point, New Orleans & Company CEO and President Walt Leger held a press conference to vow that the city will be stronger and more united in the face of the terrorist attack that happened on New Years Day in the French Quarter. We need to sit down and talk to each other.

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What Mobile Apps for Conferences and Events Should I Choose?

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Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. There are also legal regulations already in place that we as event planners need to be aware of so that your audience’s data is protected. What are your favorite mobile apps for conferences? The upside is convenience and providing quick support to attendees.

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Live? Virtual? Hybrid? There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building

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Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. Local regulations: Regulations also vary considerably from place to place. By late July, Covid-19 cases were again spiking across the United States.

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

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While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. Spas are often misconstrued as a bribe of sorts by regulators.

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5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection

Smart Meetings

With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? As venues are places that are directly affected by changing rules and regulations, it’s mentally, emotionally and financially advised to ready yourself for the possibility of forced cancellation.

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New CDC Guidelines: Still No Large Gatherings, But No Masks Outdoor If Vaxed

Smart Meetings

Despite the loosening of restrictions by the CDC, groups are still bound by state and local regulations and the CDC recommends that planners check in with their respective locale’s rules before moving forward. To date, more than half of U.S. Several states have already decided to align their mandates with the new rules. Let’s do this.

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.