Happy International Women’s Day! With women making up nearly 77% of the meeting, convention, and event planning industry in the U.S.,* today is a great day for self-reflection. How did I get where I am? Where am I going? What will my future be? One of the subjects I hear the most about from women ...

Growth and capabilities support change to acquired company name SCHILLER PARK, Ill., March 3, 2020 – PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, announced today that it will align its portfolio of companies under a new master brand and will assume the name Encore. With a global footprint reaching more than 20 countries, PSAV has ...

When unexpected challenges threaten to disrupt meetings and travel plans, having a specialized team that enables you to keep event objectives on track is mission critical. Virtual events can connect your presenters and attendees online from nearly anywhere in the world. But when most people think of virtual events, they think of it from the ...

Exclusive Interview! How CPHR re-invented the sponsorship experience. FMAV INTERVIEWS ERIN RODDIE ON HOW THEY REDEFINED VALUE FOR THEIR SPONSORS USING AV TECHNOLOGY We continue to enjoy annual increases in registration numbers and profits for our annual conference, says Erin Roddie, an association planner at CPHR Yukon and BC. Download this interview to learn how ...

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Collaborating with the Timewise and One West Event Design, FMAV wanted to create an immersive experience that would welcome and accommodate high calibre speakers and keynotes. While also providing a warm welcoming space that encouraged networking and conversation. The designing of the main room (the Process) The team (FMAV & Timewise) met in the Edmonton ...

When it’s time to select your venue, a site visit is one of the most critical steps. Not only do you get to physically step in your space and imagine your event coming to life, it’s a chance to ask the most important questions with your potential venue team. Unfortunately, so many of us are ...

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