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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

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Learn More: Lessons from Leaders with Sherrif Karamat Karamat continued, Because we convene people, we have the power to use this platform that we call business events to impact economic and social change. We’re just looking through different lenses, he said. We can make a difference.

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

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Local regulations: Regulations also vary considerably from place to place. For virtual events, one key is to avoid over-reliance on a single technology platform and instead choose the best tool for every type of event. Many are focusing more closely on hospital capacity, but those statistics can change quickly.

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It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Your Event Tech Stack

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You’ll see with different event technologies the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements specifically for sharing files,” says Kyle. “We I’ve seen a map-based platform called ExpoFP that lets you lay out your floor plan and sell those spaces directly from your floor plan,” he says. There are great platforms out there.

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Automation—the Next Big Step for Meetings Management?

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Argon calls this category meeting automation platforms (MAPs), pointing to the growing desire from companies for streamlined and hassle-free analytics, scheduling and digital integration. That is where meeting automation platforms such as Jifflenow come in. How much value are events producing?” Chalaka asks.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

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Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international labor laws and regulations, especially those concerning freelance and gig workers. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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The Event Vax Debate Uncovers Legal, Health and Moral Questions

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As Anh Nguyen, head of community engagement at the serendipitous networking platform twine pointed out in her guest post, “ Jury, Judge or…Event Planner ?” As with everything in life, rules/ regulations are in place to address the lowest common denominator.”. We have created a safety pledge regarding our events and meetings.

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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends

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The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug. 1, the CDC is implementing new regulations for flying with pets, affecting the estimated 4 million animals that travel by air annually. We have just the thing. So, pack your bags and mark your calendars to check out this new, every-Friday feature!

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