Conferences
Teen Vogue Summit: How the Publication Tackled Today’s Toughest Topics
The Manhattan-based event inspired young attendees to ‘Turn Up’ and create positive change The time and place couldn’t have been more fitting. As citizens around the country celebrated the first day of Pride Month and participated in Wear Orange Day to advocate for gun safety on June 1, another event designed to inspire acceptance and drive...
Seven Strategies Behind Uber Elevate’s Vision to Make Flying Cars a Reality
The Uber Elevate Summit was borne of one simple, zany question, according to Uber head of product, aviation Nikhil Goel: “Why can’t we fly around the city?” At the time the idea was percolating, back in October 2016, innovations in ridesharing were lowering the cost of transportation, which in turn opened the market up to...
To Encourage Attendee Interactions, MobileIronLive Welcomes Attendees ‘Home’
Enterprise security company MobileIron each year brings together IT professionals for an annual conference on getting more value and better usage out of its mobile security platform. While in the past the event involved several hundred attendees in a hotel convention center, this year the brand shook up the format with an unconference and more...
Marriott Channels ‘29Rooms’ With Curated Vignettes at its Biannual Leadership Summit
When Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2016, the number of brands under the hospitality giant’s umbrella grew to 30. It has since proven to be an advantageous move, but the expansion also meant that it would be more difficult for consumers and employees alike to identify the unique personality and value...