In a development that surprised many CME professionals, the Accreditation Council for CME issued an FAQ document prohibiting providers from asking commercial supporters to suggest topics or speakers for educational activities, or to review content...
A robust exhibit hall is crucial to the success of most association meetings. There are a number of tried-and-true exhibit hall traffic boosters, such as providing food, beverages, and booth giveaways, but many organizations have moved beyond...
A stone's throw from Wall Street, there's an oasis in Manhattan: The Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park. This five-year-old beacon of style and service is more than a local favorite. For small to medium-sized meetings, the 298-room property combines...
A contingent from the Alliance for CME went to Washington, D.C., in October to meet with a senior staff member at the United States Senate Committee on Finance. The Alliance initiated the meeting in response to the SFC's report on CME...
Did you ever feel like Bill Murray's character in the movie Groundhog Day? Well I do, several times every year — and it is always when I am at a CME conference and the hot topics are being discussed. There is always an issue that everyone is...