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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

Event Tech Check: 6 Smart New Tech Tools for Virtual, Live or Hybrid Events

BizBash takes a deep-dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types.

See How Brands Are Taking
At-Home Entertaining to the
Next Level

The pandemic forced consumers to host house parties, and brands like Mot Hennessy and Patrn are continuing to cater to this trend.

Create Memorable Events With Discover Live’s Interactive Virtual Travel Experiences

With Discover Live’s live virtual travel experiences, you can host your next event or meeting anywhere in the world. Learn more.

How This Broadway-Inspired
Pop-Up Doubles as a Clever Fundraising Effort

Exhibit and museum design agency Thinc Design is bringing an immersive costume exhibit to life in New York, with proceeds benefiting the city's performing arts and entertainment industry.

15 Low-Touch, High-Taste Catering Ideas for Live and
Virtual Events

Here’s how catering companies across North America have mastered the art of F&B in the new norm.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Comic convention producer Fan Expo HQ has announced that six of Wizard World’s largest events will be joining its portfolio. Wizard World’s events in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Portland, St. Louis and Cleveland will be rebranded as Fan Expo events in 2022; in total, Fan Expo will now operate 17 shows in North America, making it the largest producer of fan conventions in the world. Highlights of the company’s portfolio include Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, MegaCon in Orlando, Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo Fan Expo, Dallas Fan Festival and more.

CHICAGO: On Aug. 15, a portion of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue will be closed to traffic for Meet Me On the Mile, a free, family-friendly event from the Magnificent Mile Association featuring yoga classes, musical acts and more, as well as COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot offerings. The event is the first of three “Sunday Spectacles” during the campaign, which also includes biweekly concerts on Thursdays.

LOS ANGELES: Elliot Page will receive the prestigious Outfest annual achievement award at this year’s Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival. The honor will be presented at Outfest’s closing night gala, taking place Aug. 22 at the Orpheum Theatre. The festival runs from Aug. 13-22 with both in-person and online screenings, plus special events like an outdoor gala at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and the fifth annual Trans and Non-Binary Summit.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Miami Beach Convention Center will host Bitcoin 2022, billed as the world’s largest bitcoin conference, from April 6-9. The gathering will host company founders, C-suite executives, bitcoin holders and industry experts, and organizers hope to draw as many as 30,000 people. On the last day, the Sound Money Festival will feature live performances and entertainment.

NEW YORK: Hip-hop artist Nas will debut the Concert to Feed NYC, a benefit for food rescue organization City Harvest taking place on Sept. 23 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. The 4,000-attendee event is expected to feature speakeasy-style suites, mini lounges and high-end culinary experiences, as well as exclusive merchandise from sponsor DKNY. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 13.

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