Recent Stories

Thought-Leader Julius Solaris on His New Posting and the State of the Industry

In this Meetings Today Podcast recorded in March, Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Julius Solaris, the founder of EventMB who just joined Swapcard as its head of engagement. Always a leading meetings and events industry thinker, Solaris shares his take on the confusing “new normal” we’re all in, as well as recent findings from a meeting planner survey he conducted and how the mix of virtual and in-person events will shape up in the future. 

5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation

Here are five “rules” from futurist speaker Scott Steinberg that you can incorporate into your virtual meetings to ensure your attendees are engaged, and not wither under the meetings malady of our times—Zoom fatigue!

On Demand Webinar - A Hybrid Meetings Primer: The Rise of the Smart Venue

Join Meetings Today and hybrid event pioneer Mary Ann Pierce of MAP Digital and Michelle Bruno for this free, one-hour webinar that will discuss the new interdependence of organizers, venues and technology platforms in building better meetings and events where everyone, especially the attendee, wins.

Get to Know Vibrant Springfield, IL! 

Get to know vibrant Springfield, IL! Complementing our three meeting and convention areas is a city full of life and activities. Travel iconic Historic Route 66! Experience one of America’s most beloved presidents, Abraham Lincoln.

Reconnect in Charlotte

In Charlotte, North Carolina, discover a meetings and events destination that blends a compact, walkable footprint with vibrant amenities in an ever-evolving cityscape. A new $127 million convention center expansion, the nation’s sixth busiest airport with hundreds of direct flights and new hotel properties coming online invite planners to explore this dynamic meetings hub in the Southeast.

It’s Time to Plan for Puerto Rico

Plan your next meeting in Puerto Rico. No passport or currency exchange needed for U.S. visitors. Direct flights from most major domestic airports.