The live event industry is desperate to go back to business. Some events are willing to pursue a comeback at all costs, even if it means getting attendees sick. Who is right and who is wrong?
New Research Reveals Covid-19 Impact Across Exhibition Industry
UFI’s Global Barometer provides much-needed clarity for the exhibitions industry in a Covid-era defined by uncertainty. Which areas have been hit the hardest, and how badly? Here are the highlights.
6 Scenarios Necessary to Safely Return to Live Events
As we slowly start to see a light at the end of this dark pandemic tunnel, and with the business world in turmoil, it’s clear that events will not be the same for the foreseeable future. In fact, they may never be the same.
6 Ways to Prepare for Queueing at Post-Lockdown Live Events
As physical events slowly resume, there will be a lot of trial and error involved in their organization. Social distancing is the one proven method of risk mitigation, so points of congregation are a concern. Here's how to prepare for unavoidable queueing at events.
Event Planners Expect a 4th Quarter Comeback — Is It Realistic?
As countries slowly reopen and, for some, allow large live events again, a majority of event planners foresee going back to business in the fourth quarter 2020 or early 2021. Is this a realistic approach?
Would You Sign a Liability Waiver to Attend an Event?
Trump’s Tulsa rally waivers expose another pitfall in the return to live events: liability. Who is liable for inevitable new cases? Will attendees accept the risk when it’s scribbled into a legal waiver? Recent research from DYNATA says no. Here’s our take.
What Events Are Going Ahead Despite the Pandemic?
A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses. Here is a list of events moving forward in the third and fourth quarter of 2020, and early 2021.
How to Screen Event Attendees for Covid-19 On-Site
As in-person events resume, many options for screening attendees for possible infection are emerging. Each has its pros and cons, and sorting out which is right for your event presents its own challenges. Here, we offer a breakdown of the different methods in terms of cost, accuracy, and scalability.
14 Covid-19 Safety Features of Post-Lockdown Events
We’re all eager to get back to live face-to-face events, but the risk of creating a superspreading event looms. Planners will need to bring their A-game to combat risk on a number of fronts. To help you rise to the occasion, we’ve compiled a list of safety features you’ll likely need to consider.