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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

5 Practical Tips for Instituting a Vaccine Mandate at Your Next Meeting

Meeting and co-working space Convene recently started requiring vaccines at its 23 venues around the country. Learn how the team is doing it and the advice they'd give other
event organizers.

Single Serving: 9 Creative, COVID-Friendly Catering Options

These (mostly) contactless catering options can keep guests safe and well-fed.

Add the ‘WOW’ Factor to Your Next Event

Every meeting or event needs that special something that makes it unforgettable. That’s why we work tirelessly to give your event the "WOW" factor it needs to inspire attendees to take action. If you’re ready to host a live, hybrid or virtual event, we can help coordinate everything for you—from site selection and contract negotiations to post-event reporting. Learn more.

Is This CEO Real or Fake? How Artificial Intelligence Is Taking Over the Event Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) goes beyond attendee personalization and networking. Now, digital twins are the new plus-ones.

See These Glamorous Takes on Unglamorous Event Themes

These galas and brand activations offered elegant twists on construction zones, gas stations, math class and even the New York City subway.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

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INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Event management software company Aventri and live video solutions platform Brandlive have announced a new partnership. Organizers can now use Brandlive’s Greenroom video production software and other content creation tools to bring TV-like virtual and hybrid events to the Aventri platform.

CHICAGO: Nonprofit organization The Chicago Scots will host its 20th annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 30 at Cantigny Golf Course. The Scottish-themed day will feature entertainment from bagpipers and Highland dancers, as well as Scottish beer and whisky tastings, food stations and themed competitions. All proceeds will benefit Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.

LOS ANGELES: The 37th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival takes place Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. Presented annually by Visual Communications, the hybrid event will be held both virtually and at select cinemas in the L.A. area. This year, the festival will also continue to host C3, a space for creators to converge and celebrate creative communities with both virtual and in-person panels and conversations.

PHILADELPHIA: The highly anticipated W Philadelphia is now open across from City Hall. The 295-room property has gathering spaces including the Living Room, which features a wall of hand-painted, custom-ceramic skulls; Stevens’ Prophecy, a salon with artwork celebrating actress Grace Kelly; and the WET Deck, which includes a heated pool, a bar and a garden area for live performances. In all, there’s 45,000 square feet of event space spread across 37 meeting rooms.

SAN FRANCISCO: SF Sketchfest will host its 20th-anniversary edition from Jan. 7-23, 2022. The comedy festival, which was canceled in 2021 but has been holding a series of virtual events and livestreams, features stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, cast reunions, live podcasts, panels and more. The event will be requiring proof of vaccination from all attendees, performers and staff; tickets will go on sale in November.

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