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Today, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced the 2020 Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund grant recipients. The mission of the Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund is to support exhibition and event industry education and professional development by providing a challenging and engaging educational experience. The fund is designed for young professionals, professionals new to the exhibitions and events industry, those that are intellectually curious about trends and opportunities, and those that are interested in learning about the global marketplace.

Visit https://www.iaee.com/news/iaee-congratulates-2020-bob-dallmeyer-education-fund-grant-recipients-2/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: eventPower

eventPower is proud to announce the release of gamification on the Virtual Event Experience platform. This new feature adds a point-scoring competition where contenders are featured on a live leaderboard showcased on the virtual platform. Attendees can earn points, and the chance to win prizes, by completing activities within the platform.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/iae-nwl/pdf/eventPower.pdf to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Trade Show News Network
Hotel that have survived the pandemic up to this point are experiencing uncertainty in their futures as stimulus talks on Capitol Hill continue to stall, the American Hotel & Lodging Association warned.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/index.php/news/hotels-need-rapid-federal-assistance-says-new-ahla-survey to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Forbes

Much like how a politician's reputation reflects on their state or country, a CEO's similarly reflects their on their company, and they can further grow themselves and their companies by taking a lesson from how politicians connect to their base.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertreiss/2020/12/01/five-lessons-for-ceos-from-the-political-candidate-playbook/?sh=3ff3b7723f64 to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Thanks to a strict COVID-19 testing protocol and a declining number of cases in China, the Shanghai New International Expo Center has managed to hold trade shows since June, beginning with the microelectronics show SEMICON China.

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/sniec-paves-the-way-for-the-show-to-go-on/ to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: MeetingsNet

The U.S. Travel Association released a 32-page report entitled "Back to Business: Navigating the Safe Return of Meetings and Their Role in Economic Recovery" providing an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on the business travel and meetings industries.

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/corporate-meetings-events/wonky-welcome-report-meetings-sector-recovery to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Inc.

In 2020, leaders had to adapt and grow in unexpected ways, and looking back on the struggles of the past year, there are a few key takeaways for anyone looking to further improve their company.

Visit https://www.inc.com/david-finkel/6-things-2020-taught-us-as-business-leaders.html to view the full article online.

 
CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Returning to in-person events will likely look different than it has in the past, but fortunately, YOU have the ability to lead the path and establish what the new normal can look like.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/29/creating-the-new-normal-for-events/ to view the full article online.