In 2020, meetings were held in many different formats. From the in-person events to the virtual (or a combination of the two), many associations included meeting elements that helped them excel in a nontraditional year. Ernie Smith, a social media journalist for Associations Now, highlights the four elements for 2020 meetings that will continue to come in handy during 2021.

1. The capacity to switch gears, fast. 
2. A desire to design events without limits. 
3. A willingness to stretch out the schedule.
4. The ability to look for in-person opportunities amid virtual programs.