Event Planning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are currently the hottest topic in technology today – and a subject that’s quickly catching fire amongst MICE industry leaders as well.

What makes a successful meeting? Creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for your attendees.

Now that it is clear remote and hybrid work is here to stay, we must ask ourselves how employers can best battle the issue of engagement in virtual meetings

As an association planner, we face different challenges than our corporate peers. For many associations, our large conference of the year can be a significant source of association revenue.

It turns out that smaller events are just better — better at delivering ROI, better at getting decision-makers together in relevant, targeted situations and better at generating real business results.

Johnathan Tal is CEO of TAL Global. Based in Silicon Valley, TAL Global is a leading risk management, security consulting and investigative agency serving airports, and other clients, all over the world. He can be reached through his company website at talglobal.com. Business professionals go to trade shows and conventions to meet others in their industry, […]

The meetings industry around the world has undergone tremendous change since the introduction of COVID-19. Public assembly facilities have evolved from places that host large events to alternative uses such as makeshift hospitals, homeless shelters and meal prep assembly lines for tireless health care workers…

Over the past several years, the popularity of offsite meetings has seen substantial growth. According to a recent study, 63% of planners agree that offsite meetings are more productive than those that happen within a company’s walls. Internal meetings are safe and predictable. A change of venue can alter group dynamics and increase effectiveness by encouraging interaction between participants…

Start by Eliminating as Much Stress as Possible…

A facilitator’s key responsibility is to create appropriate processes and a safe environment in which it can flourish, and help the group reach a successful decision, solution or conclusion.