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International Association of Exhibitions and Events

IAEE News
SOURCE: IAEE

Members are looking to each other for help and guidance as we navigate through the COVID-19 disruption. See the discussions and resources available in IAEE MemberLink.

Visit https://communities.iaee.com/home to view the full article online.

 
Industry News

SOURCE: TSNN News 

Companies in the event industry are using their resources to help support organizations building makeshift hospitals and COVID-19 testing centers.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-gscs-and-exhibit-companies-are-helping-construct-makeshift-hospitals to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Associations Now

Just because your event has moved online, doesn’t mean you need to lose the interaction that takes place at in-person events. Here are several ways you can increase online engagement.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/04/five-ways-create-better-engagement-virtual-events/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Inc.com

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the world as we know it, anxieties are running high. Here are a few things that can help you when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Visit https://www.inc.com/elizabeth-gore/4-ways-to-manage-your-anxiety-during-uncertain-times.html?icid=landermore to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: MeetingsNet

Nonwoven polypropylene, the material many conference bags are made from, is also a fabric that can be used effectively for face masks that help slow the spread of COVID-19. If you have bags destined for the landfill due to event cancellations, consider donating them to MakerMask.

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/corporate-meetings-events/help-cause-turn-event-bags-masks to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: The Bizzabo Blog

Bizzabo spoke with event leaders at Demandbase, Lattice, and Outreach to discuss several important topics, including postponing or cancelling events during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of putting attendees and customers first, and the future of the industry.

Visit https://blog.bizzabo.com/how-event-leaders-navigate-crisis to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Event Industry News

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the events industry and has led to more online events. For the time being, virtual conferences will likely be the norm.

Visit https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/2020-is-officially-the-year-of-the-virtual-event to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

Communication tactics you are accustomed to may not translate well in an online meeting. Here are several tactics you can use to increase your virtual meeting presence.

Visit https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-elevate-your-presence-in-a-virtual-meeting to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Forbes

As many organizations’ employees begin working from home, there are many challenges to overcome. Here are several ways to manage the workforce to ensure continued success.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2020/04/08/the-culture-shifts-you-should-make-to-succeed-at-remote-work to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Fast Company

Networking expert Eric Schurenberg shares how technology and creativity can keep you connected virtually while you work remotely.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90486266/8-smart-ways-to-keep-networking-while-youre-stuck-at-home to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: EXHIBITOR

Centerplate has donated more than 9,000 pounds of prepared food to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, including 500 boxed lunches, 400 sandwiches, 400 salads and 100 food platters.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=20485 to view the full article online.

 
CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going

SOURCE: CEIR Blog

The industry will recover, writes CEIR VP of research Nancy Drapeau. “There’s one fact that is fundamental to the enduring strength of the industry and it is this – people need people.”

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/remember-though-the-b2b-exhibitions-industry-is-paused-it-is-resilient/ to view the full article online.