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Tuesday May 06, 2025
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Miguel Neves
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Industry News

One of Nation's Largest Trans Conferences Ends Annual Event, Latest LGBTQ Cancelation

As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation escalates in the U.S, events serving these communities are shifting away from in-person conferences. Some feel more cancellations are to come.

- Andrea Doyle
Industry News

Informa's $584 Million Bet on Festival Brands

Informa's $1.6 billion acquisition of Ascential was all about Cannes Lions and Money20/20. While the events drive significant revenues, Informa values the brands alone at more than half a billion dollars.

- Miguel Neves
Accessibility & Inclusion

6 Ways to Help Attendees With Invisible Disabilities

Meetings can be a stressful setting for people with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and other challenges. Here are ways to help these attendees get the most out of your meeting.

- Barbara Scofidio
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"Because of the political climate, we made the difficult, but we believe, correct choice that providing a continuum of programs throughout the year is the prudent and appropriate decision to best serve our community."

- David Weisberg, chief development officer for the Mazzoni Center in One of Nation's Largest Trans Conferences Ends Annual Event, Latest LGBTQ Cancelation.

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