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IAEE Releases White Paper: Essential Considerations for Safely Reopening Exhibitions and Events
SOURCE: IAEE

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has released a white paper titled Essential Considerations for Safely Reopening Exhibitions and Events, Version One, to provide general information for consideration by exhibition organizers when planning for and producing an exhibition during a pandemic.

Visit https://www.iaee.com/news/iaee-releases-white-paper-essential-considerations-for-safely-reopening-exhibitions-and-events/ to view the full article online.

 
IAEE Holds First Virtual Exhibitions Day; Importance of Advocacy in U.S. Takes Center Stage
SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

For the first time, IAEE held its Exhibitions Day online with 625 event professionals attending virtually. 

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/iaee-holds-first-virtual-exhibitions-day-importance-advocacy-us-takes-center-stage/ to view the full article online.

 
Industry News
What the Meetings Industry Gets Wrong About Diversity—and How to Fix It
SOURCE: TSNN

When we talk about inclusion and diversity in our industry, there are several things we get wrong. Jason Dunn, chairman of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals and group vice president of diversity sales and inclusion for the Cincinnati USA CVB, shares what needs to change and how we can take action.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/what-meetings-industry-gets-wrong-about-diversity%E2%80%94and-how-fix-it to view the full article online.

 
What Virtual Attendees Want
SOURCE: MeetingsNet

A recent survey that CensusWide conducted for PromoLeaf reveals what attendees want from online events. 

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/event-tech-virtual-meetings/what-virtual-attendees-want to view the full article online.

 
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3 Ways to Improve How You Think
SOURCE: Forbes

Here are three practices to help you better your analytical thinking.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2020/06/10/3-ways-to-improve-how-you-think/#a99f899463a2 to view the full article online.

 
Managed Tech Solutions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Launched
SOURCE: ConferenceNews

Contrac IT is launching three managed technology solutions to monitor and protect event attendees and delegates. 

Visit https://www.conference-news.co.uk/coronavirus-updates-business-news/managed-tech-solutions-prevent-spread-covid-19-launched to view the full article online.

 
How to Surprise and Delight Attendees in a Virtual Environment
SOURCE: Associations Now

You may find it challenging to make virtual events fun. Here are five ways to amp things up online and delight attendees. 

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/06/surprise-delight-attendees-virtual-environment/ to view the full article online.

 
Visit Anaheim Confirms 50 Meetings & Conventions Projected to Bring Nearly $63 Million to Local Community
SOURCE: EXHIBITOR

Visit Anaheim has confirmed 11 conventions at the Anaheim Convention Center and 39 meetings that will generate an estimated $1.2 million in tourism occupancy tax (TOT) revenue for the city.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=20705 to view the full article online.

 
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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
B2B Exhibition Attendees Seek Engagement with Product Technical Experts – How Does Your Exhibit Booth Fare in Meeting This Need?
SOURCE: CEIR Blog

The CEIR report, The Role and Value of Face-to-Face Interaction Study, Exhibition Staff Practice Summaries, documents  a gap between who usually staffs a booth and who attendees want to see.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/06/07/b2b-exhibition-attendees-seek-engagement-with-product-technical-experts-how-does-your-exhibit-booth-fare-in-meeting-this-need/ to view the full article online.