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The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel blends modern sophistication with classic design. [...] Read more

“Speakerfile is the eHarmony of conferences and speakers,” says Peter Evans, co-founder and CEO. [...] Read more

Athletes come in all shapes and sizes. It’s a planner’s responsibility to accommodate them. [...] Read more

The USA Volleyball Boys’ Junior National Championships is Barbara’s largest event with up to 14,000 attendees. [...] Read more

Meeting Professionals International has helped develop a framework for standards-based reporting that everyone can use to increase disclosure about event impact. [...] Read more

Tributes continue to pour in to Orlando for Gary Sain, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, who died suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend. [...] Read more

Sports tournaments are rarely one-time events. A planner’s job is to make athletes want to return year after year. [...] Read more

For the first time in six years, Las Vegas’ Bellagio recently added three new songs to the fountain playlist. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson and “In the Mood” by Glenn Miller.

What’s on your event iPod? [...] Read more

Last year, Gartner Inc., a leader in technology research, identified the top 10 strategic technologies organizations should pay attention to in 2012. Gartner defines a strategic technology as a technology that can have a significant impact in the next three years. Of the 10 listed below, which ones do find yourself focusing on when planning events?

1. Media Tablets and Beyond: Tablets will continue to permeate the business world, and IT managers need to prepare for how [...] Read more

Applications for the one-day technology showcase are due March 23. [...] Read more