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The coronavirus is a growing global public health threat that will have ramifications throughout the events industry. Here's how it could impact upcoming events and what planners can do to mitigate risks.

The legalization of cannabis in Canada and many US states has created a mainstream potential for business events. However, there are still some limitations and pitfalls to be aware of when incorporating it into events. Here's what you need to know.

Growing membership is a major concern for a majority of associations, many of which are facing new competition and growing challenges in 2020. Events can be important membership drivers.

Practical tips to grow membership with events

Andy King, an event producers of the infamous Fyre Festival, recently partnered with Evian to create limited-edition water bottles. Despite all the talk of planners taking on more strategic, senior roles in our industry, King is being rewarded for going the extra mile – in the worst possible direction.

With hundreds of confirmed infections in China and the first US case reported this week, what can you do to prepare?

The frequent lack of child support at events has barred many parents from attending due to high child care costs, though there are signs that the industry is waking up to the issue. So, what's the state of child care at events, and what steps still need to be taken?

Event Proelio is an event app that facilitates networking and engagement among attendees to provide stakeholders with actionable insights. Here is our review.

Twitter is hosting its internal employee event, #OneTeam. Attendees are tweeting every aspect of the event.

CES just happened. 100,000 attendees ventured to the Las Vegas jungle to find out what’s new in technology. Event planners shouldn’t care about 95% of what is presented at CES. That remaining 5%, though, may have quite a big impact. 

Last week, I was at PCMA Convening Leaders, a gathering of 5300 event professionals. I spoke to a lot of industry leaders, attended sessions and experienced the event. My conclusion: only eventprofs willing to commit will succeed in 2020.