Articles tagged “risk”

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.

Andrea Doyle | 7 months ago

Industry News

Apple’s NameDrop Feature Sparks Privacy Warning

Some law enforcement officials think Apple's NameDrop contact-sharing feature could be abused as it makes it too easy for personal data to be shared.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

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.

Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

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.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

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.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Destinations

Copenhagen Wants to Help You Better Understand Event Risks

New research examines the core risks that are part and parcel of business events. Key trends, contractual dilemmas, and risk scenarios are all explored in detail.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Industry News

New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirement to Impact Meetings

A new SEC disclosure ruling requires all U.S. public companies to disclose cyberattacks. This adds a new level of complexity to risk management for any planners working with or for these companies.

Alan Kleinfeld | 1 year ago

Event Management

Don’t Let Climate Change Blow Your Event Away

Hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, floods, and other weather events are realities event professionals must plan for. A detailed disaster preparedness plan is key.

Vincent Alonzo | 2 years ago

Event Management

3 Event Contract Trends in 2022

Sick of event contracts? They're even more complicated post-pandemic.

Vincent Alonzo | 2 years ago