Monthly Archives: December 2012

Preparing for In-Person

Posted on December 18, 2012 by kkervin

Being that it’s our bread and butter, professionals in the meetings industry are constantly discussing (via articles, whitepapers, blog posts, tweets, etc.) the value and relevancy of face-to-face events. They’re best for networking. They’re where the relationships form that make the … Continue reading →

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History Lessons for Event Professionals

Posted on December 10, 2012 by sbeauchamp

“Since the mid-19th century, convention centers have been identified with international commerce, the growth of trade, and the exchange of technology across geographic 
and cultural boundaries,” independent architect Barbara Hillier notes in her “Brief History of Convention Centers” in the October 2010 … Continue reading →

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When Donkeys and Elephants Meet … Face to Face

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bpalmer

As regular readers know, Convene has an ongoing feature called “There’s a Meeting for That?”  which spotlights meetings that take us by surprise — there’s a meeting for that? —while reminding us of the sturdiness of the desire for people … Continue reading →

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