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As follow up to the article written by an attendee, here is an overview of some of the safety measures and care MPI put in place for the hybrid WEC earlier this month.

Great account of attending MPI's World Education Conference as an in-person attendee hosted last week in Texas. Lots to learn and consider for attendee safety moving forward when it's safe to meet again. Suggest new meeting protocols will be around for a long time as we keep attendees safe.

A handy list of terms worth getting to know.

Join us at the Sustainable Events Forum Oct 21 23 https://tsef.ca/tsef-2020 in support of sustainable events. A great line up of speakers and sessions each afternoon. Find your registration discount here https://link.waveapps.com/bna8k6-kc6vmq

Congratulations and well done to ONEIA on your first virtual Business + Policy Forum. Three incredible days of excellent dialogue and conversation. Thrilled to be part of the team that made it happen.

This is a good list of Dos and Donts for virtual event success. A great reference as you plan for your upcoming virtual events.

This Checklist is pretty thorough and worth checking if youre considering your first virtual event. If your planner doesnt have this resource or similar be sure to share.

These pops ups are really fun and so creative. https://www.bizbash.com//can-socially-distanced-popups-hel

Some great ideas for future events. Love the plants in every other hand sink. https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com//live-event-covid-e

Video sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 for the Meetings and Events industry here in Canada

Weve been wondering what all the lonely office supplies have been doing. https://www.adsoftheworld.com//mondaycom_back_to_the_offic

Great tips on sponsor opportunities for virtual events. https://ignitemag.ca/incentives_/virtual_sponsorship_howto_

Interesting insights into what attendees what for virtual events - length/price etc. Study group was small but could reflect general thinking/trends.

WHO releases a 180 report on planning and hosting Mass Gatherings including a four page overview. Well be busy reading for awhile. https://www.who.int//key-planning-recommendations-for-mass

A good quick read, especially like the Decision Making Tree.

This is a good article about the legal considerations and obligations of virtual events.

A glimpse into what your hotel stay may look like post COVID-19

Time to look at some pretty and fun. Just for a change. https://www.bizbash.com//top-event-designers-are-creating-

Some good tips here and worth considering and implementing for a professional virtual event.

Learning something new everyday. Zoom enables you to set your own virtual background and also enhance your imagine on screen. Huh! will be trying this out today.

Once again, great tips and support from #MarkBowden @truthplane. Something here for all of us.

At Aston Events & Communications were supporting our clients with the journey to virtual events. Including social distancing requirements and the new guidelines for no more than five people in a gathering. https://www.bizbash.com//how-to-pivot-an-inperson-event-in

A new role for hotels until we all get through this.

Simply put - this is were the industry is at re: upcoming meetings and the remainder of the year.

https://www.bizbash.com//so-your-event-was-canceled-becaus

Some basic helpful tips for your next round of contracts.

Some steal worthy ideas https://www.bizbash.com//how-this-trade-show-helped-the-en

Some interesting ideas to keep your recognition event from running to long. https://www.bizbash.com//bizbash-ceo-david-adler-how-to-pr

The events we plan for our clients tend not to need balloons. But for those that host events that might like balloon decor, some info to consider. https://www.bizbash.com//do-balloons-as-event-decor-affect

Some fun, some creative and some just pretty. https://www.bizbash.com//16-ways-to-turn-sports-gear-into-

Great ideas, love the bamboo name badges!

Some good tips. Many are already common practices. Worth sharing.

Gender neutral washrooms are an event must. If your host property doesnt provide these within their meeting space, you can work with them to reassign washrooms and include gender neutral washrooms.

Had the chance to listen to this podcast today on #CBC. #tai nails the problem within the first 60 seconds. Great action items we can all take included in the podcast.

The Alt Hotel has been doing this for a while now. Glad to see others coming on board. Next step, getting rid of all those plastic name badges. https://www.nytimes.com//plastic-straws-mini-shampoo-bottl

Paul Chato fabulous as ever. Thanks for the laugh.

Sustainable water stations create great platforms for sponsor recognition

Conference Ribbons - more than just a colourful addition to your name badge.

Great job Hilton!

We see more and more guest booking accommodation outside of the Group Block. Some great points here to consider.

Brilliant news Lilly Singh. Congratulations!

We have known Sandy Biback from the very start, under her leadership MPAHT is doing great work.