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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

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Liz Chaney We deliberately chose a wide variety of speakers because we strongly believe that unless we hear different points of views, we will be trapped in our own little paradigms and that that could be very dangerous. How different? Flights, dining, Tex-Mex culture is all there, Karamat said after sporting a large cowboy hat on stage.

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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 Tools for Managing Speakers. The last tech stack tool Kyle wants to mention is a tool for managing event speakers. What’s your session topic about? Tools for Managing Judges.

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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. Li Hayes of speaker management agency Go Leeward argued here in early August that hybrid is dead. Some states are seeing fairly modest increases in positive tests, while others are seeing more widespread outbreaks.

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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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Business Event Profs Are Better Together

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They are not booking speakers; they are disseminating that capital and when they are working with their destination partners to leverage the existing relationships, they can produce growth not only for their own organization, but also for the destination in which they are meeting.

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

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Drafting a General Data Protection Regulation clause to disclose how international attendee data is being stored and used could save you massive fines in the future. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Include a GDPR clause: Protecting your attendees’ right to data privacy is crucial. Partner with the local CVB.

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Well-Done Meetings

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The speakers shared their own definitions of wellness. Throughout the panel, she reminds listeners that it always comes back to breath: “It’s all about your relationship with your nervous system and the way you learn and teach your body to regulate emotions.” This is why it’s so important to have solid emotional regulation skills.

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