Sue Pelletier
MPI WEC 2022: Preparing for the Next Era in Events
MPI WEC 2022 will focus on how meeting professionals can “step into the next era of events” as the association celebrates its 50th anniversary in San Francisco.
California’s Data Privacy Rule Expansion: More Questions than Answers
Meeting and event companies are among the California businesses that may have to scramble once the state’s Privacy Rights Act takes effect in January 2023.
Is Monkeypox a Threat to Meetings and Events?
Monkeypox may be in the headlines these days, but experts say the potential for it to become a COVID-like events industry disruptor is vanishingly small.
New MPI Credential for Emerging Event Professionals
MPI just announced 5 new meeting industry certification-related programs, including a new credential for emerging event professionals.
MPI to Add LGBTQ+ Community Group
MPI plans to debut an online community dedicated to LBGTQ+ industry professionals later this year.
COVID Testing Overtakes Proof of Vax as Event Risk Mitigation Tool
COVID testing is increasingly becoming the risk mitigation tool of choice for meeting and event planners.
WTTC Proposes Digital Travel Portal
The WTTC is proposing a Digital Travel Portal to make travel between countries safer and less stressful and reduce airport delays.
Hybrid and Remote Workforce Calls for an Incentives Rethink
A new study by the Incentive Research Foundation explores what companies need to do now to attract, retain and motivate remote and hybrid staff.
Meeting Industry Lawyers You Need to Know, Part 2
Here are three meeting industry lawyers event planners can turn to for top-notch legal advice.
Vaccination Requirements Recede as Omicron Continues to Rise
Event vaccination requirements are on the wane even as the Omicron variant continues to rise.
New Meeting Planning Book Aims to Instruct and Inspire
Gather, a new meeting planning book by Doug Binder, provides both inspiration and tactics designed to make business events more engaging and effective.
Carina Bauer on IMEX Frankfurt
After two years in hiatus due to COVID, IMEX Frankfurt is coming back in style to Messe Frankfurt, Germany, May 31–June 2.
EIC Welcomes First Online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Graduates
The Event Industry Council (EIC) has announced the inaugural cohort of its Online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) program.
Cybersecurity: How Cyber-safe Is Your Event?
What are the cybersecurity threats facing planners today — and what they can do to keep their event, and their attendees, safe from attack?
