♨️ While we wish we could be there IRL, we recently enjoyed catching up virtually with TechBBQ’s Head of Program, Kay Michelsen, to get some insights into what they’re cooking this year!

In conversation with Kai Hattendorf – Managing Director, CEO at UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry – our CEO Ben Costantini got insights into the future of exhibitions @ PIRATE Live.

A lot of community and NFTs in this week’s reading list. Well NFT is mostly about community as well.

#FinCon21 is a digital marketing event for anyone creating Personal Finance content on the internet — bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, coaches and advisors, social media influencers, authors, freelancers, brands, and more!

The world’s leading AI & Big Data event series will be returning to the Santa Clara Convention Center for a physical show on September 22-23rd 2021.

This is when consumer needs totally change. Knowing how to spot trends, make new connections, action ideas, and change the way you work, will help you not only survive but stay ahead. This is Trend Hunter’s area of expertise.

Money20/20 will be alive with pop-up experiences, secret spaces, surprise events and visionary minds. Being part of the show doesn’t just guarantee you exposure, connections and growth, it makes you an integral part of the frontiers of fintech.

Electronomous is one of Europe’s leading Mobility & Smart City Events. This International Summit brings together Global thought leaders, Disruptors, Innovators, & Policy Makers helping them to create meaningful and valuable connections in this new era of Mobility.

Weekly Calendar in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship for September 13th-September 19th.

If the saying that “it takes a village to raise a child” holds true, imagine what it takes to raise the odds for an Afghan all-girl robotics team to reach their full potential?

As usual, the geekiest part of this weekly digest is hidden at the end. For all you practical, busy-busy professionals, check out the first 6 links for insights into PR, community, product and talent.

The sad truth about online events, their makers and what happens when you get creative with online programming.