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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

How This Year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival Transformed into a Virtual Cooking School

The event organizers hosted an extensive lineup of virtual classes with chefs and food personalities, along with some intimate in-person dinners.

See How This Corporate Meeting Offers a Template for Future
Live Events

Looking for a glimmer of hope for the live event industry? See how this corporate meeting gathered nearly 200 employees in Austin, Texas—safely and successfully.

9 Reasons Why Virtual Events Aren't Actually All That Bad

Tired of scouring for good news? Look no further. While the pro's side of your "new normal" list may seem staggeringly slim, BizBash is penciling in some additions. Here's a list of unexpected benefits to hosting events virtually.

Best Practices for Booking a Virtual Event Performer

Hosting a virtual or hybrid event? Hear from these event industry professionals on how to find success in securing a virtual event performer that fits your event’s vibe and enhances guests' experience.

7 New Venues in Washington, D.C. for Fall 2020 Meetings and Events

Washington, D.C.'s newly opened event venues for hosting meetings and events
this fall.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Yahoo Finance will host "All Markets Summit: Road to Recovery" on Oct. 26. The livestreamed conference will include a mix of business, investing, sports, and entertainment leaders, including Steven Mnuchin, Bill Gates, and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

MamaCon 2020, a one-day virtual conference for mom entrepreneurs, will take place Oct. 23. Speakers including marketing expert Amy Porterfield, business strategist Tasha Cochran, and dance coach Janet Castillo will help attendees work towards their business goals; tickets cost $69 for a standard ticket or $169 for VIP access.

CHICAGO: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is now offering its "Blu Workspace" package. With day rates starting at $99, the package offers daytime use of a guest room
with complimentary Wi-Fi, plus access to the onsite restaurant FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar.

DALLAS: Alliance Nationwide Exposition's Together Again Expo, originally scheduled for October, has been postponed due to the financial burden facing the live event industry. Organizers have rescheduled the event for Jan. 15, 2021.

LOS ANGELES: PopSugar has partnered with ABC and YouTube TV to host a drive-in premiere event for the new season of The Bachelorette. On Oct. 13, 200 guests will park at The Grove to watch the first episode; there will also be a live DJ, The Bachelorette-themed trivia, photo ops, and dinner and snacks.

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