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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

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The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Building diverse cultures will help to recruit and retain diverse Gen Z audiences who are the most racially and ethnically diverse.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

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A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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One of the reasons I was so excited to host in Mexico is I love the history and culture,” VanDeventer said. The team embraced the local culture right down to the shorts and linen guayabera shirts. “It It’s about professional development, networking and doing business and the customers who will be there.”

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

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Having served in both sales and operational roles over the past 20 years, Nichol brings strong experience and an extensive network. She will sell and market Atlanta as a premier destination for group meetings as well as attend trade shows and coordinate partner participation.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

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Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By It could be education.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Since a young age, she felt driven to interact with other countries and people, saying “I always wanted to work abroad and build an international network.” At the conference, she felt overwhelmed with the content and networking opportunities available. She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. she recalls.