Wellness
Are You Prepared for a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting?
Organizations rarely include potential mental health crises in their risk management planning. The time to start is now.
Articles tagged “risk management”
Event Design
Are Celebrity Speakers Worth It?
Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it.
Event Management
RIMS Enhances Security Measures for RISKWORLD in San Diego
Extra security precautions were put in place at this year’s RIMS RISKWORLD conference in San Diego after an active shooter situation shut down the final day of the 2023 conference in Atlanta.
Event Management
When Tragedy Strikes at Events
The CEO of the software company Vistex died after falling 20 feet to the stage with approximately 700 audience members watching. Accidents happen. Do you have contingency plans in place?
Event Management
Venue Floor Plans May Put Events at Risk
While most U.S. venues have floor plans available online, new UK legislation will limit access to venue floor plans to thwart potential terrorist attacks.
Podcast
Gary LaBranche: Safe, Not Sorry
Gary LaBranche, the CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, shares what it was like to have to cancel the last day of its conference where close to 10,000 were gathered due to a nearby shooting.
Event Management
Meetings and Conventions Grapple with Gun Violence
Keeping attendees safe and secure is the focus of all meetings and conventions, but a rise in gun violence is making that more difficult.
Industry News
Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Events
Planners know they must expect the unexpected, but the smog caused by Canada's wildfires that blanketed the East Coast over the past week surprised most. Flights were delayed, and outdoor activities canceled, leaving many to ask what's next.