In honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, held every April in the US, we’re exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion at events. Diversity is important in the workplace, and in our industry, the workplace extends to the meetings and events we plan and execute. A...
Turn your MVPs into VIPs with sports hospitality. One of today’s top trends in corporate events, sports hospitality elevates the average experience of attending a sporting event. Picture the best seats in the house with private catering, luxury accommodations, exclusive events before or after the...
Whether it's a webinar, conference, or networking session, the success of your virtual or hybrid event can depend on the digital platform used. There are many options available, all with their own strengths and price points. When you partner with M&IW, you are assigned a...
Originally published on March 24, 2023. Updated on April 8, 2024. Every year, M&IW joins the rest of our industry in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy created to highlight the value of the meetings and events industry. From business meetings...
You already know the benefits of hosting corporate events for your employees, but for companies with a remote workforce, gathering together in person may not be an option. So… host a virtual employee event instead! The quality of virtual events has increased tenfold since the...
Did you know that M&IW co-authored a book? How to Plan Medical Meetings and Events was officially published in October 2023. The process was a joint effort amongst a determined group of individuals that included many M&IW subject-matter experts who were committed to helping medical meeting...
Most business professionals attend a variety of events each year, from local networking events to international industry conferences. In fact, many organizations encourage their employees to attend such events because of the knowledge to be gained and connections to be made. But one thing these...
Originally published on October 9, 2019. Updated on March 12, 2024. Imagine this scenario: You're gearing up to attend an event where, right from the start, you're expected to juggle multiple electronic channels. It's a situation many of us can relate to...
As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we believe organization that value a diverse workforce and partner with diverse businesses achieve better outcomes. Our clients have told us that the strength, agility, and innovation they see in our products and services continues to draw them to...
Earlier this month, Mae Ibe, M&IW's Customer Success Director and Conference & Tradeshow Specialist, attended PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 (CL24) at the San Diego Convention Center. This event proved that conference attendance is back and better than ever, with record attendance numbers that exceeded pre-pandemic...