It’s interesting how, despite the technology to hold online meetings, we still like to travel. The meeting industry hasn’t exactly been devastated by the rise of the Internet — in fact, there seems to be more big conventions than ever.
It’s not surprising. It’s a major industry. According to government statistics business events create $8.4 billion for the Aussie economy.
Business futurist Morris Miselowski says those big meetings will always be around, but we’ll also see the rise of many more smaller events. These will be short-term impromptu events, where like-minded people get together to fix an issue or share some thoughts.
It looks like an opportunity for an entrepreneur — facilitating small, nimble events.
Meanwhile, big events will incorporate more and more technology, to bring greater audience engagement.
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Fed not dovish enough?
Has the US Fed been dovish enough? I talk to NAB’s Ray Attrill about the stance they have taken, which has surprised many.
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Four telco priorities for 2011
Last year was a roller-coaster ride for the telco industry. We enter 2011 with a lot to sort out — all potentially destructive for the future of the industry.
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Deals are falling off the table
Two deals on shaky ground – NAB’s Ray Attrill on the US China talks hit by more restrictions from the Trump administration, and the wheels falling off Brexit discussions.
