While the technology has been criticized for mass surveillance, it can help meeting planners keep both attendees and staff safe at traditional event bottlenecks.
To relieve overflow and let attendees sample more content, some groups video-broadcast concurrent sessions into a common area. Now, this tactic could help with social distancing—if the venue has enough flexible space.
Changemaker Becky Williams led a task force that reimagined both the educational and exhibit-hall experiences for her medical association’s annual congress.
Changemaker Ralph Weaver started the Sunshine Fund, Hope Loans, and a Salary Reimbursement Initiative to take the sting out of the pandemic for employees.