12/12/2023

Conferences and Lasting Connections

Help attendees connect and grow

For its first meeting coming out of the pandemic in November 2021, the American Headache Society (AHS) wanted to make sure attendees felt connected at the event.

"We're a subset of neurology, and many attendees have known each other for years, sometimes even before medical school," said Darryl Diamond, associate director of meetings at AHS. "So, it can be difficult for first-time attendees, especially for those coming in after 2020."

To help first timers, AHS created and launched its Plenary Pals program, which matches newbies with seasoned attendees. Prior to the conference, experienced attendees receive their pal's contact information and are encouraged to reach out to them to answer questions.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.