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Inclusivity and diversity have become a focal point for events and professionals in the industry. We explore the why and how of creating inclusive spaces for so-called neurodivergent people. 

In this guest post, Martin “DJ Graffiti” Smith shares his thoughts on the dualities of Black History Month, the complexities of speaking from the Black experience, and practical advice for making inclusivity a meaningful part of event design all year round.

In response to the country’s recent Omicron wave, New Zealand recently moved to its "Red Traffic light" setting — halting large-scale gatherings and impacting the local events industry. The decision has received some pushback; we explore why.

UK-based event tech unicorn Hopin is laying off 12 percent of its workforce, including four members of the senior management team. Does the downsizing point to a real decline in business or just some housecleaning after riding the wave of virtual meetings?

Despite posting a new loss of $16.8 million for the fourth quarter, Eventbrite is showing signs that it’s bouncing back. All in all, its fourth-quarter financials for 2021 announced on Thursday are noticeably less brutal than in 2020.

Software company twine, a specialized tool for networking, just announced its acquisition of Glimpse, part of the Zoom App Marketplace. This deal marks the launch of twine for Zoom, a tool that combines matchmaking software with Zoom Breakout Rooms.

An event industry survey suggests that neither exhibitor nor attendance numbers will make a full rebound this year, but one area is projected to exceed 2019 numbers: the sales pipeline attributed to events. How can B2B event planners keep up the momentum?

What did it feel like to be in charge of McCormick Place for the past two years? Learn how the biggest convention center in the U.S. survived the pandemic.

Has attendee behavior changed forever? Do all events need to offer an option to participate remotely? Are employees working remotely more or less attracted to in-person events? These are some of the fascinating questions we will address with industry leaders at the upcoming Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit.

Marking the first major German exhibition of 2022, the ISM and ProSweets Cologne show has wrapped. Is it a sign that in-person trade shows are on a reliable path to recovery?