Like TV early days — virtual meetings are going from black and white…to color and more. New tools are being developed as below.

https://www.meetingsnet.com/event-tech-virtual-meetings/zoom-add-more-robust-conference-tool

And speaking of Hybrids — see Dreamforce. 1,200 onsite, 165,000 online.

Live sessions on the main stage were being live-streamed around the world for the first time through the company’s new streaming service, reaching participants in more than 20 countries.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/dreamforce-is-back-as-global-hybrid-conference

AMEXGBT AWARDED PATENTS FOR THEIR TRAVEL MARKETPLACE

https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/press-room/american-express-global-business-travel-awarded-technology-patents/

GROUPIZE ADDED TO SAP OFFERING

https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Meetings/SAP-Concur-Adds-Meetings-Solution-Powered-by-Groupize

UNITED BUYS ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT for regional travel.

United Airlines Casually Unveils The Future Of Domestic Air Travel

Hopin buys Attendify – Another consolidation as the tech space gears up for the new world of events.

https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/hopin-buys-attendify/