In 2020, there was an unprecedented rise in the number of online events compared to in-person events, with some sites reporting a 1000 percent increase. Despite the fact that the events industry initially suffered a setback, many organizers started to move to virtual conferences, summits, and other... Read More
Deborah Birx was one of the top public officials during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Now as a private citizen again, she is back out on the speaking circuit and is desired as a top COVID-19 speaker. Birx also recently got to deliver the in-person commencement address at Plymouth State Uni... Read More
During the pandemic, virtual events have kept people close and connected and are likely to continue as many states and countries begin to ease up their restrictions. However, not all digital events are equal. Due to rushed production schedules and faulty digital infrastructure, some virtual meetings... Read More
Since the pandemic’s emergence, Zoom meetings have increased in popularity. While this is the case, many people are still not concerned enough about making their meetings efficient and productive. Luckily, there is a lot that can be done to improve the value of such experiences. Read on for five qui... Read More
Speaker Cornel West, a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, political activist and leading diversity speaker told a UB audience via Zoom that “love warriors” must step up to fight systemic racism in society. This conversation took place at “Beyond the Knife,” the Department of Surgery’s... Read More
In early March, the University of Minnesota Duluth began its three-day summit on equity, race, and ethnicity. The virtual event featured a top diversity keynote speaker lineup, workshops, and an art exhibit, highlighted by top anti-racism speaker Tim Wise.Wise discussed why it is crucial to remain c... Read More
To communicate with an audience for various social causes and express sentiment, poets tend to use mindfully chosen language. Poets are considered to be the literary voices of the current day and these voices are being heard from all around the world. Among these influential voices include poet and... Read More
After experiencing such a significant change in the way conferences were held this past year, many organizations were forced to transition to virtual conference speakers. After these unique circumstances, many are now able to see the positive aspects of the virtual transition according to a story pu... Read More
