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We recently covered a tightly controlled rapid-testing experiment in Barcelona, and similar initiatives are taking place in New York State, the UK, Canada, and Austria. If these real-world pilot projects work, will events have a model for reopening?

The UK-based Meetings Industry Association recently released new research about how long the events industry can go on the way things are — and it doesn't look good. Here's our take.

Does the fate of the exhibition industry rest on the successful rollout of the vaccine? The latest data from UFI certainly shows a correlation, but according to UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf, exhibitions are already safe — we just need to get everyone on board.

As the pandemic lingers, event planners will have to rely on hybrid models to boost attendance numbers, but what will that mean for the in-person experience?

In September 2020, EventMB reported on an innovative event bubble that used rapid testing to screen guests. The idea has since taken off, and a controlled experiment was even done at a Barcelona concert. What have we learned so far?

There is no question that virtual events remain the only viable option to give continuity to companies’ event programs. As the market matures, the focus is shifting towards more tangible objectives.

IMEX Frankfurt, one of the most important trade shows in the event industry, has officially been cancelled for the second year in a row. This decision not only affects the show's stakeholders but also indicates a longer recovery for the event industry overall.

Events need to be planned long in advance, but the pandemic has made it difficult to predict what will happen from one day to the next. If anyone has their ear to the ground, it’s doctors — and a recent survey asked them for their opinion on events.

Shortly after a massive round of funding and the acquisition of event app company Topi, Hopin has just announced the acquisition of streaming platform StreamYard.

Even as the first vaccine programs roll out, Covid continues to loom large as a public health threat. While in-person events may become increasingly possible, it is still too early to abandon safety guidelines. But what is the best way to enforce these rules?