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Diversity Now! The Boycott Question

Rory Archibald, founder of New Intent, reveals why boycotts are sometimes the only way to remain true to your DEI values: Values are something that consciously or unconsciously direct all our lives. They influence our decisions, where we shop, who we travel with, who we are friends with, and who we work for. The corporate…

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PCMA | Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

Each year, Convene’s editors pick one trend — it can be in the headlines or flying under the radar — they think will have an impact on business events in the coming year. Here’s what we’ll be following in 2024: The Promise of AI for Events – Large language models like ChatGPT continue to dominate…

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Reclaiming the Third Space: Bridging the Gap in Conferences & Meetings

By Paul Bailey, MBA, HMCC, SES: In our rapidly evolving professional landscape, the concept of the ‘third space’ – a term coined to describe social surroundings separate from home and work – has gained significant importance. This space, traditionally manifesting in cafes, libraries, or community centers, has long been a crucible for spontaneous interactions, intellectual…

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Why Don’t Our Big Companies Have Control Over Their Marketplaces?

From Exhibition News, by Phil Soar: The control Microsoft has on its marketplace has been much in the news. It effectively forced the board of OpenAI to take back Sam Altman as CEO after a mysterious firing – a power reinforced by its $13bn investment in the artificial intelligence firm. Then, Microsoft finally acquired Activision…

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Singapore Tops Destination Competitiveness Ranking for 2023

From Skift Meetings: Singapore has clinched the number one spot in the latest International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report by GainingEdge. This benchmarking tool aims to help cities hosting international association meetings find their competitive position and identify areas for improvement. The ascendancy of Singapore suggests broader geopolitical and economic shifts influencing the international meetings…

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Business Events Industry: How to Attract and Retain Talent

From AIME, by Melissa Brown, CEO Australian Business Events Association: The Australian business events industry has faced significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent, especially post pandemic. The loss of talent and the overall skills shortage in Australia have impacted the industry, making it crucial for businesses to devise strategies to address these issues…

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