The Education Corner in the IAVM booth (#1435) at VenueConnect is a great place to meet others and learn from experts who will help you succeed in your professional development. Here are a few highlights you can expect to experience. IAVM Textbook Authors Saturday, July 23, 3:30 ̵

Like a bunch of Walking Dead zombies, people are leaving their desks, walking around downtowns, searching for tiny monsters. Pokémon Go is the most popular app in years, and it’s causing everything from car wrecks (please don’t Poke and drive) to finding dead bodies. You t

I believe it’s safe to say people want to be happy. We seek it in various ways—playing sports, watching TV, listening to music, etc. All of those are great, and I’d like to propose a way you may not have thought about: eating more fruit and vegetables. A new study in the A

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the selection of Brad Mayne, CFE, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 19, 2016. Mayne will also serve as the President and CEO of the IAVM Foundation. IAVM represents public assembly ve

I love a good hackathon, and the one recently held at the University of Buffalo (UB) produced some worthy ideas. More than 50 students spent 24 hours visualizing about the stadium of the future, concentrating on hospitality and guest experiences. Delaware North, the UB School of Engin