Technology

According to Boardroom tech expert Marc Mekki, the key not to get lost with all these emerging technologies is to look forward and rather than try to anticipate them… well, at least to start with.

Francisco Gomez, CEO of international consulting firm Factum Global, argues that, when it comes to association growth and strategy, digital transformation and internationalization are closely intertwined, especially in these unprecedented circumstances.

In mid-June, the Netherlands started welcoming international travellers back to its borders. While countries like the U.S., India and Australia are still unable to travel, organisers are considering the best strategy for events this fall, and what the future of a face-to-face looks like.

In his third contribution to Boardroom, our tech & community expert Marc Mekki shares his practical insights on how to make the most of hybrid events which are set to become the norm.

Eager to get back in the conference room and pass constructive knowledge around, for associations it is not about when their next event will take place anymore but about how safe the destination is and how valuable the impact of their event will be for the communities involved. Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) covers all the bases as the state opens for business post-virus.

Iain Bitran, Executive Director of the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) shares with Boardroom the challenge - and the success - of transforming a physical conference into a highly-engaging digital meeting.