Let’s face it - you can’t escape or avoid technology, even if you tried…and as soon as you finally understand how to work your dvd player, blu-ray has become the new trend.

How are you supposed to keep up with technology trends for your meetings?

HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings National introduced a technology component to the show this year - with both exhibitors and information sessions on the understanding and using the latest trends in meetings. (ConventionPlanit.com hosted a technology information session…on search engines!)

If you attended the show, what did you think of the technology component? If not, is a technology component something you would find useful? How are you incorporating technology?

Who knew you could get rewarded just for thinking?

Meeting planners, don’t forget to participate on the blog - the most insightful blog posting will win a $100 reward!

So start talking, let’s here what you have to say…

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Access sample proposals and RFP examples from nearly every type vendor you can think of, from airlines to transportation, and everything in between…because let’s face it, we could all use an extra boost during crunch time.

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The Global Hyatt Corporation has donated $500,000 to ASAE & the Center’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

Over the next several years, Hyatt will allow the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative to build organizational capacity, and the learning and knowledge of resources needed to support diversity and inclusion in associations and nonprofit organizations.

The initiative strives to raise awareness in associations and nonprofit organizations by establishing a common purpose and goal to work toward.

Fall is quickly approaching, which means lots of tradeshows!

(Be sure to visit ConventionPlanit.com at Booth #3064 at Affordable Meetings National, including your favorite blog moderator…)

So, how do you make your event memorable? How will your organization connect members with social media at your next convention or annual meeting?

Keeping it simple today -

What incentives are you offering members to keep them coming to your meetings in an uncertain economy where travel costs are increasing?

Have you been watching the Beijing Olympics? Beijing is a fascinating place.

Have the Olympics inspired you to consider Beijing or China for an upcoming meeting?