The years 2020 and 2021 were marked by a boom in online conferences, and even as in-person events resume in 2022, a significant portion of the audience is likely to attend virtually. Despite the many advantages of virtual conferences, they often fall short on networking opportunities. Our previous posts offered tips on engaging virtual audiences […]

Academic societies have good reasons to fear declining membership in 2022, for various reasons such as income loss during lockdowns, lack of interest because of limited networking opportunities, and limited institutional support due to budget cuts. Conventional strategies to increase or retain membership (e.g., bring a friend schemes, loyalty pins) are losing their relevance or […]