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 StoriesSportsHow ESPN Rose to the Occasion with Intricate Floral Installations to Celebrate the NBA FinalsMr. Flower Fantastic replicated the iconic logos of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers out of flowers in the lead-up to the NBA Finals.Nashville7 New Venues in Nashville for Summer 2025 Meetings and EventsSportsSee Inside Sport Beach—The Game-Raising Activation That Had Everyone Talking at Cannes LionsNew York12 New Venues in New York for Summer 2025 Meetings and EventsEvent Production & FabricationWorldPride DC: How Event Organizers Created a Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community in the Nation's Capital