Case study: CVB partnership expands Lenovo Technology’s reach
Listen to audio The incident involved a village. In partnership with Visit Bellevue, planners of Lenovo Technology World 2024 are demonstrating the transformative power of partnerships. Lenovo Tech World is an annual event for global technology companies, and with an event of this caliber going on, it's a tall order for the organizers. After the 2023 Austin event, planners at Event Strategy Group (ESG) are setting their sights on the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 Smarter AI for All conference. They chose Bellevue, a tech-forward city east of Seattle. ESG President Renee Scullin (left) and Senior Event Manager Allison Swank (right) Through their engaged and supportive relationship with Visit Bellevue and working closely with Destination Sales Manager Marty McCormack, ESG President Renee Scullin and Senior Event Manager Allison Swank made Lenovo Tech World 2024 a great success. Bellevue selected to host Lenovo Technology World 2024 Meet attendee needs Marty McCormack, Destination Sales Manager, Visit Bellevue Bellevue is a major tech…
Association Study Trip » Exhibition City News
Submitted by IFES Robyn d'Alessandro Brussels, Belgium – November 2024 Designing a future society for our lives IFES and fwd: Members of the exhibitions and events industry are invited to an exclusive study tour of Expo 2025 in Osaka from 25 to 29 May 2025. This unique event theme “Designing future societies for our lives.” It will bring together global leaders, innovators and visionaries from more than 150 countries to showcase cutting-edge solutions, sustainable advancements and emerging technologies that are shaping the future. IFES and fwd: Association Learning Tours offer a fully immersive experience that brings inspiration and connections through VIP privileged access to the Expo's most anticipated pavilions, guided tours and productive discussions. Participants will witness Japan’s Society 5.0 initiatives and experience first-hand the transformative potential of humane robots, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), 5G advancements and renewable energy solutions. Dive into key themes and innovations The Expo's agenda will address global challenges, highlighting eight thematic projects and innovations…
Hyundai Volvo 240 design study proves boxy can be sexy again
This bold independent study draws inspiration from the brand's roots to chart an alternative path for Volvo's mid-size sedans and estates November 9, 2024 13:40 The Volvo 240 of the 1980s inspired an independent design study for an all-electric car. Jordan Rubinstein-Towler modernized the classic model's boxy styling in both sedan and wagon models. In another universe, these electric cars could serve as successors to the discontinued S60/V60. Synonymous with safety and Scandinavian design, Volvo has long balanced practicality with understated style — a tradition that may carry over to its upcoming electric ES90 flagship, which is set to debut in March 2025. Continue on the car. But when seen through a bold retro lens? independent designer Jordan Rubinstein-Toler He himself provides a thought-provoking answer to this hypothetical question using his fictional 2026 Volvo 240 concept car. This redesigned version is a modern nod to the brand's iconic boxy past, while seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology and premium design elements to…
Case study: International major event organization, event summit
By destination Emirates Old TraffordMajor Events International (MEI), the membership and community body for sports, festivals and cultural event organizers, returns to Emirates Old Trafford in 2024 to host the Events Summit 2024.The event brought together more than 320 delegates, with an MEI membership seminar held on the first day and the main conference and exhibition events on the second day. On the night of the main event, Major Events International also hosted a grand awards dinner for all attendees.Return to Emirates Stadium Old Trafford marks venue 4th A successful event; all aspects of hosting within Emirates Old Trafford destination meetings and events facilities. The summit was attended by representatives from the events industry, including more than 90 purchasing organizations, 140 professional suppliers, 45 sponsors and exhibitors. The event's complexity, international nature and close relationship with the event made Emirates Old Trafford an irresistible host partner, and organizers have worked closely with partners in telling the event's story. Cooperated.“We’re delighted…
Return to study at MPI Academy
Ronnie Winter Behind every successful planner is a foundation of continuing professional development, says Tim Luepke, president of the Institute of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). The role of planners is changing, like a race car racing around a track. Technological updates, advanced data analytics, neurodivergent conferencing and artificial intelligence are entering the field, keeping planners on their toes. Lupke said keeping up with the changes is almost a full-time job in itself. The MPI Academy exists to assist planners on their professional development journey. He explained that the primary purpose of MPI is to serve the continuing education needs of community members. “Our certificate program leverages the insights we gain from strategic partners to educate industry and help planners do their jobs better,” he said. “But things are changing so fast that we have to update content every time we deliver it, especially AI,” he said. “The fast pace of change in the industry requires us to quickly adapt and…
Case Study: Healthcare Advocates Summit highlights wellness
Listen to audio Last minute added wellness classes make all the difference While traveling between meetings during an event, it’s easy for attendees to lose sight of themselves: not paying attention to what they’re eating, how active they are, or just not paying attention to whether they need a break. Melissa Paige, co-CEO of Healthcare Advocates Summit, realizes this. When she brought the annual event to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, she decided to take action. Page was three months away from her event when she decided to add options from Caesars Entertainment's healthy menu to her event. She would hardly have added this had she not attended the Kaiser Health Forum (formerly the Wellness Summit). "We had to stop and think about if we were actually going to the health (forum) and if we had the time. At the end of the day, we need to make time for it," Page said. "We know nothing about health. We don't…
2024 FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study
MG Windsor Electric Car MG Motor scored highest in the four-wheeler segment, HMSI led in the two-wheeler segment and Ashok Leyland topped the commercial vehicle segment Following its previous study on Customer Experience Ranking 2024, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body for the automotive retail industry in India, has now conducted the Dealer Satisfaction Study 2024. This year, the assessment was done in partnership with PremonAsia, a Singapore-based consumer insights-led consulting and advisory firm. The survey evaluated 1,377 dealer principals across 4,500 dealer outlets in India. 2024 FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study The evaluation was based on marketing, product, sales and order planning, as well as after-sales, training, business feasibility and policy. Dealers were highly satisfied with all of these factors. However, dealer leaders noted improvements in two areas: slow-moving inventory and policy, as well as sharing inventory pressure. 2024 FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study The results also indicate the need for better links between OEMs and…
Artificial intelligence to save us: New study shows ChatGPT can change
Recent research from MIT Sloan and American University reveals a surprising ally in the fight against conspiracy theories: artificial intelligence. A study led by professors David Lander, Thomas Costello, and Gordon Pennycook shows that AI conversations can effectively reduce people’s belief in conspiracy theories — and that the effects last for at least two months. Also read: 9 counterintuitive trends in artificial intelligence In their paper, “Sustained Reduction of Conspiracy Beliefs through Conversation with AI,” published in the journal Science, researchers show that large language models like GPT-4 Turbo can engage conspiracy theorists in personalized, evidence-based conversations to challenge and refute their beliefs. This technology offers a potentially powerful tool to combat misinformation in a way that human conversations typically can’t. Testing conspiracy beliefs about AI The study invited more than 2,000 conspiracy theorists and asked them to explain their beliefs and evidence in their own words. GPT-4 Turbo was then used to develop customized arguments to address these specific…
Case Study: Loews Atlanta Hotel Overcoming Challenges
Listen to Audio When crises strike host cities and hotels for meeting professionals, it’s reassuring to know that despite the uncertainty of the unexpected, the hotel where your event is held is well prepared to meet the challenge. That's what happened at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, where a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta a few days before the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conference, and then affected another water main in downtown Atlanta a few days before the conference. Responding to emergencies The break caused water outages and boil advisories at venues, hotels and businesses throughout the city. Fortunately, Loews Atlanta’s water supply was never shut off or reduced because it is miles away from the main break. But even before the warning was issued, the Loews Atlanta team began working. Executive Chef Olivier instructed his team to fill large sterilized cooking containers with clean water and keep them in the kitchen refrigerator; the team boiled the water continuously…
Singer Turbo Study 911 gets slanted nose design
California singer revealed Based on a slanted-nose version of the 964-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Study, it applies its typical attention to detail to this iconic design. Debuting in coupe form in 2022, the Turbo Study follows Singer's template of taking a 964-generation 911 chassis and tracing its exterior. In this case, the design was inspired by the earlier Porsche 930, the original 911 Turbo built from 1975 to 1989. Singer offers the Turbo Study in Targa and convertible versions in addition to the coupe, and now has added the option of a slant-nose coupe. Also known as the "Flachbau" or "Flatnose," the slant-nose design replaces the fixed headlights with pop-up headlights, creating a low-profile front end inspired by the Porsche 935 race car. It was originally offered as a special order option for the 930 and is now very rare. Like the other Turbo Study models, the snub-nosed cars started out as customer-supplied 964 chassis. They were fully restored and…
Case Study: Edgefactory Launches Holiday-Themed Event in California
Listen to Audio When more than 1,200 Quest Software employees descended on the Anaheim, California Hilton for the company’s annual financial close celebration, NXT FY25, the venue looked more like something built for a music festival. So it’s no surprise that some attendees wondered if they were in the right place. Luckily, edgefactory’s creative branding made sure they knew where they were. Quest organizers wanted their event to be like the SXSW music and film festival held annually in Austin, Texas. They created an event that rivals the SXSW music and film festival. Defining themes “(Quest) really broke the mold,” said Brian Cole, president and CEO of edgefactory. “They didn’t want to play it safe. They wanted to make a statement. We had a huge challenge because last year at Virgin Las Vegas (Quest’s NXT FY24) was all sports-themed. It was probably one of the coolest events we’ve ever done. So we had to raise the bar, and we didn’t…
Ciena study explores impact of artificial intelligence on networks
Ciena recently released a global study on the growing optimism among communications service providers (CSPs) about artificial intelligence (AI). The study, conducted in partnership with Censuswide, surveyed more than 1,500 CSP engineers and managers in 17 countries around the world. A key theme of the study is that AI will improve network performance. More than half (60%) of respondents believe AI can improve network efficiency by 40% or more, and 85% expressed confidence in CSPs’ ability to monetize AI traffic through the network. Additionally, CSPs believe AI will require upgrades to optical network infrastructure, switches, routers, and 800G technology. More information
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