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Why Collaborative Learning is the Future of Event-Networking

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We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. Re-imaging Networking Within the Context of Learning.

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

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

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Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70

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How Virtual Technology Can Future-proof Events

Smart Meetings

It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations. Take Networking Online. Digital networking also widens the pool of people attendees are likely to meet.

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

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Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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How Virtual Technology Can Future-proof Events

Smart Meetings

It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations. Take Networking Online. Digital networking also widens the pool of people attendees are likely to meet.

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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023

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Travel Association and Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where meeting professionals display their appreciation for the industry that brings us all together. Travel Association. When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.”

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