Our great lesson from this pandemic was realizing that many of us were woefully unprepared for a cessation in business. It has never been more important to discuss our industry’s reaction to contagious disease, and how our lessons from past incidents informed our responses. What net-new lessons have we learned from the crisis and how can our industry be even more prepared for next time?
Learn how you and and your organization can be better prepared with new knowledge in post-pandemic contracting, budget forecasting, marketing, diversification, agility, data-based decision-making and much more. Sessions will be offered for the following:
Following every crisis, we find ourselves more resilient, more agile and better able to help our organizations find sustainable growth in our case through meetings and events. Out of this crisis, the design of meetings will necessarily change. We will see new business opportunities, most noticeably in the virtual space, but IRL spaces as well. Physical distancing will relax to a degree with resolution of the current crisis, but safety, hygiene and some distancing standards will remain.
Discover how health, safety and travel guidelines impact experience design, diversity and inclusion, and the role science plays in creating meaningful and safe experiences. Sessions will be offered for the following:
The Coronavirus pandemic led to significant employment changes for many meeting and event professionals. From layoffs to furloughs, global event industry professionals continue to seek help identifying new opportunities and equipping themselves with the right tools and skills to weather this crisis—or the next. WEC Grapevine acts as your career home for advancement, building on areas that can help you find your perfect-fit future role through education in job search, transferable skills and personal branding. Sessions include:
Working long hours in the No. 5 most stressful job on Earth had negative impacts on not only physical, but mental health—before the pandemic blindsided the event industry. WEC Grapevine will eradicate the taboo on the conversation of health and puts it on top of the list of industry-critical challenges to overcome. Learn from in-the-know experts, discover top tips and long-term solutions to challenges related to mental and physical wellbeing and health.
We'll discuss ways you can stay healthy—and keep your participants, attendees and stakeholders healthy, too. Sessions will be offered for the following: