Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting and event planners share their biggest meeting nightmares in this "What I know" confession.

Technology has transformed the events landscape to such an extent that most events are already hybrid, and soon all events will be as they turn into truly multi-sensory experience. 3D tech expert Martina Ori offers tips on what planners can do to make the most of this new frontier.

Community services activities at meetings are more popular now than ever. But not every meeting can accommodate a full-blown community service activity—there may just not be enough time in the program or the logistics may seem too daunting. Ira Alemas of impact4good shares some of his top CSR activity options for giving back under a time crunch.

As CEO and founder of wet paint group, Doug Chorpenning is tasked with helping organizations tell their story in creative ways. Here, he explains why meetings fail and how to spot these red flags before the game begins.

Dan Yaman, CEO of Live Spark, is glad that Millennials have inspired companies to rethink their presentations and to focus on engaging their audiences in brain-friendly, interactive ways. He also laments the fate of the poor, disengaged Gen Xers and Boomers who came before them.

Corbin Ball identifies several trends in meeting tech—from wearables to event intelligence.

While speakers should definitely take precedent during educational sessions, encourage them to build a quick networking component into their sessions.

From donning the perfect shades to choosing a timepiece that withstands the test of time, some of the best incentive gifts help attendees tell their story.

The merging of traditional medicine and wellness has sparked some pretty interesting medical meetings as of late.

From rock climbing and mountainside yoga to designing dream catchers, groups get in on the wellness and wonder of Arizona meetings.

Natural hot springs and and array of wellness experiences create a soulful sanctuary for New Mexico incentive groups

If you think one simple step by one event professional doesn’t make a difference: think again. Even everyday decisions can make a big impact, says Nancy J. Zavada of MeetGreen.

Make sure to schedule an event debrief as soon as possible so that feedback on the event is fresh on all team members’ minds.

“Paired with our 4.0 program, guests leave with a renewed body and mind along with a personally tailored health and fitness program to support a vibrantly active and healthy lifestyle.”