Jennifer JuergensMeetings & ConferencesBright Ideas: The 15 Most Innovative Meetings 2018Shining a spotlight on the most forward-thinking conferences, expos, and other gatherings over the past year.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #5 Salesforce 2018 ConnectionsThe tech company emphasized equality, sustainability, and mindfulness—in a creative way.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #6 Microsoft IgniteHow the tech company made diversity and inclusion a major focus of its conference.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #7 International Woodworking FairGoPro cameras and telepresence technology helped bring the fair to virtual attendees.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #8 Collision ConferenceAttendees expect to work hard and play hard at the tech event.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #9 No Barriers SummitBringing the event to an urban environment brought new challenges to overcome.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #12 National FFA Convention & ExpoA dedicated space introduced students to agriculture, business, and technology.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #13 Volvo Ocean RaceThe sailing race’s Newport Stopover was a refined setting for thought leadership and high-level networking.January 15, 2019Meetings & ConferencesMost Innovative Meetings 2018: #14 M.P.I.’s World Education CongressThe conference's welcome and networking began at the airport.January 15, 2019BizBash ListsInside the BizBash Top 500: Four Event Pros on the Challenges Ahead and What Keeps Them in EventsRepresenting an agency, a destination marketing organization, a hospitality brand, and a mega conference, these event pros share insights into the meeting and event industry today.October 30, 2018Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesMeetingsHow RenderATL Is Redefining the Concept of Tech ConferencesThe three-day event featured a playful carnival theme along with a programming lineup of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities.Industry InsidersSatisfying the Content Creators in Your CrowdSportsFit for Events: 15 Hotels With Next-Level Sports Amenities for GroupsIndustry InsidersOff the Sidelines: 10 Ways to Turn Soccer Hype Into Brand HeatEvent Design & DecorHow BET’s Stylish Anniversary Dinner Honored the Past—and Embraced the Future