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By now, the impact of the pandemic has reverberated throughout the events industry. CEIR has been tallying the hits and losses for the US, and the first quarter results are in: devastation confirmed. Here’s what you need to know.

Thermal testing to screen people for a Covid-19 infection has been employed by many large companies to scan their employees before they enter the building. Could it be the answer to event organizers’ prayers or is it just a placebo safety measure?

The event industry is suffering from inaction and a lack of representation. We spoke to four black leaders and they gave us a plan to change that.

6 Trends AV Event Professionals Should Follow in 2020

The world has seen some dramatic changes in the last six months, and the impact on events has been massive. Event professionals in every corner of the industry are adapting to a new normal and pivoting to remain profitable.

New research in Italy, the epicenter of the European Covid-19 outbreak, potentially reconfigures the comeback of the event industry. If confirmed, better news may be on the way.

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines for outdoor events and mass gatherings. Here is what you need to know.

The extremely trying first half of 2020 has tested the relationships between event organizers and their venue partners. Here's a look at how they've been handling the flood of cancellations and what changes may result from the pandemic.

Whereas household names such as Eventbrite and Cvent took significant hits in the past few months, virtual event technology companies are thriving. Many report that they can't keep up with demand and others are securing massive rounds of investment.

Virtual events have been taking off during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing with them a mix of relief and trepidation. If there’s one silver lining, it’s that attendance rates for virtual events have been multiples higher than their live counterparts. Here's what you need to know to capitalize on the increased reach.

We spoke to Dr. Brian Labus, epidemiologist and health sciences expert at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to prepare event professionals for the challenges of the next few months. The future looks daunting, but there are safe ways to go back to business.

Cvent, one of the largest event technology companies, is reportedly laying off some of its workforce.