South By Southwest (SXSW) is launching SXSW Online. The digital experience will feature conference keynotes and sessions, screenings, showcases, networking, and exhibitions. The dates for SXSW EDU Online are March 9 – March 11, 2021 and for SXSW Online March 16 – March 20, 2021.

IBTM World 2020 will be held as a virtual event. The decision has been made as a result of the unpredictable travel restrictions that continue to be in place across the globe because of COVID-19.

Trade fair participants can now basically enter Germany from all countries. AUMA, the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry, has compiled information on entry regulations.

The hybrid multi-site congress BOCOM on September 3rd showcased how innovative technologies and empathic speakers can be combined to create an event with a global community of participants.

The hybrid multisite event BOCOM on 3 September features an integrated research concept, two agendas in morning and afternoon sessions, four focus topics, four venues, 25 project partners and supporters as well as some 30 speakers.

ICCA’s 59th Global Congress from 1 to 3 November 2020 in Kaohsiung will showcase a unique hybrid model, complemented with regional hub events created across the globe to share the experience for those unable to attend the main congress.

The European tourism sector is slowly picking up again and many international travelers are asking themselves: What do I have to be aware of? Deutsche Welle answered the ten most frequently asked questions regarding the current entry restrictions in Germany.

The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe launched its new website to provide useful resources as well as direct access to its 28 members.

The eventcrisis-team has spoken with Diane Pentaleri-Otto, Director of International Sales at the Estrel Berlin. She is convinced that the MICE-industry is well on its way of navigating through this crisis and that it must continue to keep matters of sustainability and work-life balance in sight.  

The Dutch company CrowdLED has developed wearable solutions to ensure compliance with distance rules and maximum attendance at trade fairs, conferences and events.