Here’s an excerpt from a new book educating planners and suppliers on the terminology, compliance and ethics issues, and other concerns when designing events for life-sciences companies.

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. 5000, an Inc. magazine ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.—including number two on the list.

A professional emcee isn’t just for introducing speakers—it’s a role that can help with event marketing, audience experience, risk management, and more.

A recent survey on speakers’ asking prices, lead times, added-value activities, and other elements finds common ground—but also some disconnect—between speakers and the planners seeking to hire them.

A professional conference moderator can be the glue that brings an online or in-person event together. A company has launched to make it easier to find one no matter where you’re holding your meeting.

A moderator to-do list for before, during, and after an online event