At Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), we are bullish about 2023 for several reasons.
Full StoryAs the global community emerges from the longstanding COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder organizations are turning their attention to the health and well-being of employees and constituents.
Full StoryMeeting planners are in charge of a host of things: scheduling, conflicts and ensuring attendance, to name a few. To do those things correctly, it’s crucial they stay organized, remain level headed and not become overwhelmed.
Full StoryOne avenue that can dictate the success or failure of an event is the chosen keynote speaker or entertainment lineup.
Full StoryIt’s official: The U.S. economy — with its fluctuating gasoline prices, supply-chain issues, inflation and staffing constraints — is facing a challenging time. Businesses are worried, consumers are cautious and investors are jittery.
Full StoryThe hybrid environment is rapidly evolving as we continue to navigate the events and meetings structure that took off in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Full StoryOne of the benefits of the shift to virtual meetings is that Zoom gatherings and Teams trainings tend to have a much lower carbon footprint.
Full StoryEnsuring the safety of attendees is one of the four basic roles for any event manager. Fortunately, today’s planners have shown they are up to the task, thanks in part to insights gained over the long months of dealing with COVID-19.
Full StoryWe asked three of these leaders for their thoughts on how the industry can continue to improve in 2022.
Full StoryAs meeting planners and organizers ramp-up their event coordination efforts, they’re faced with challenges to host effective in-person, online, and hybrid events that create memorable experiences and capture new attendees.
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