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Revolution's Bumper Tables debuted at Fish Tales in Ocean City, Maryland.

11 Event Decor Ideas and Products Designed to Keep Guests Safe

At Engage!19, which was held at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, last June, 400 wedding and event industry professionals gathered to attend speaker and panel sessions, as well as networking activities including two on-site pool parties, one in the evening and one in the afternoon. The luxury-wedding business summit, which is produced by Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce of Celebration, Florida-based Engaging Concepts, was designed by Emily Clarke Events and featured an updated tropical look with pastel shades.

#ThrowbackThursday: Get Inspired by These Vibrant Summer Soirees

The 2020 ESPY Awards are going virtual. The two-hour broadcast, which will celebrate heroism and humanitarian aid, will air June 21 on ESPN; athletes Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, and Sue Bird will host from their homes. The star-studded sports event had long been held at L.A.'s Microsoft Theatre in July; last year's 5,000-attendee show (pictured) focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and—of course—the United States women's national soccer team, fresh off its World Cup win. See more from the 2019 show here.

This Week in Los Angeles: a Drive-By Art Exhibit, a Surprise Hollywood Bowl Performance, HBO Cancels its Buzzy Emmys Party, and More

“Together Even When We’re Apart,” a new outdoor art collection, is popping up on the streets of Toronto. Works by 11 local artists, encompassing themes of nature and resilience, are produced as extra-large posters and installed at 25 different closed shops and boarded-up sites. Developed by Partial Gallery co-founder Tammy Yiu Coyne and Labour of Love owner Regina Sheung, the project serves to help revitalize the city’s deserted areas, while celebrating the artists working to boost morale during quarantine.

This Week in Toronto: Virtual Power Ball 22, a City-Wide Art Installation, Canada’s Largest Zoom Party, and More

If it is necessary to ask participants their gender, include an option for folks to identify as non-binary and/or 'other.'

3 Tips for an Inclusive Online Registration Form

Earlier in May, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami—home to this year’s Super Bowl—announced it will be the first pro football stadium to attain the GBAC STAR accreditation.

Why Venues Across the U.S. Are Focusing Efforts to Attain GBAC STAR Accreditation

President Barack Obama gave a virtual commencement speech during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, which aired May 16 on television networks nationwide.

8 Ways to Be an Effective Virtual Event Speaker

The event included a mix of live hosting and musical performances, plus prerecorded fireside chats and messages of support (pictured) from 17 different celebrities.

What It Takes to Plan a Virtual Gala—In Just 17 Days

Chipotle, the official restaurant partner for Teen Vogue's Virtual Prom, hosted an after-party with digital star David Dobrik via Instagram. The event included 10,000 free food giveaways, interactive games, and a $25,000 scholarship announcement.

9 Creative Ways to Integrate Sponsorships Into a Virtual Event

Nationally recognized mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman can be booked for virtual events, offering sessions ranging from five minutes to a full hour.

10 Engaging Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Virtual Event

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BizBash Virtual Event Guide

This storage-savvy “cloffice” (a closet-office) designed by Jamie and Fillip Hord with Danielle Blundell was one of 20 spaces showcased during Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool Experience At Home.

How Apartment Therapy Used Instagram Metrics to Program Its Virtual Event

Breakout sessions took place in 10 fully enclosed stages around the event, with the smallest seating 100 people and the largest seating 1,200. Vibrant seating in hues of yellow, blue, and more added a pop of color to each space. See more: See How Google Gave its I/O Conference a Fun, Festival-Like Vibe

#ThrowbackThursday: Event Inspiration from Google's I/O Conference