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Event Design

Meetings Innovator: Tahira Endean

IMEX Head of Programming Tahira Endean lives and breathes creativity. So it makes perfect sense that she would dream up the idea of categorizing ‘joy’ as a KPI — and then write an entire book about it.
Logistics & Operations

6 Tips to Make Registration a Breeze

Registration is attendees’ first impression of an event — and involves much more than just filling out a form and printing a badge.
Logistics & Operations

20 (Much-Needed) Tips for Making Panels Work

Panels can be a great way to include different points of view on the stage, if done well. But when they fall flat, they can be painful. Here are 20 tips that will help.
Logistics & Operations

Introducing a Speaker? Here Are 5 Tips

Stay away from rambling, formulaic intros — your speakers deserve better than that. Or maybe skip the speaker intro altogether.
Diversity and Inclusion

WorldPride 2025 a Go Despite Sponsorship Losses and Travel Challenges 

The shifting political landscape in the U.S. is casting a shadow over WorldPride 2025, with sponsors pulling out and international travelers facing growing uncertainty. While organizers remain steadfast in their commitment to hosting the global event, concerns over all Pride events are mounting.
Diversity and Inclusion

Event Companies Doubling Down on DEI 

At a time when some companies are scrubbing DEI from their websites and annual reports, others in the meetings industry are speaking out about the importance of diversity.