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Why This Year-Round Paradise Will Enchant Your Attendees
Whether attendees want to search for shells or just lie back and catch some rays when their event is not in session, the beaches of Amelia Island will be within easy reach. Perhaps best known for its 13 miles of pristine beaches and iconic oceanfront resorts, Amelia...
Responding Together to the Climate Crisis Challenge
The number of business events disrupted by the fallout of extreme weather, including wildfires, heat, or flooding, is growing quickly, as are costs to event organizers and losses to communities. We can’t escape from the realities of climate change — but we can choose...
What Needs to Change for a Better Events Industry
Michelle RussellConvene Editor in Chief When we asked planner respondents to our recent Salary Survey to share their sacred cows in the events industry, some griped about things that are largely out of their control, like rising costs. Others brought up approaches to...
Keys to a Successful Merger
The Endocrine Society’s merger with an academic group ends a “transactional” relationship, allowing it to better focus on its mission. On July 30, the Endocrine Society announced that it was merging with the Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes...
5 Ways to Master AI for Business Growth Without Technical Overwhelm
By Noelle Russell | Leading AI Innovator & Practitioner | Founder & Chief AI Officer | AI Leadership Institute Originally published on CEIR.org In the rapidly evolving digital age, mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone for businesses...
Wildfires, Dementia, and Event Disruptions: New Challenges for Planners
This year’s wildfire season in the Western U.S. doesn’t yet compare to 2020, when the El Dorado fire (above) and others made it the most destructive wildfire season of the last two decades, but the season has yet to reach its peak, according to The New York Times....
