Facebook and Philly Tourism CEOs on the Future of Meetings – Skift MeetingsIQ

The Skift MeetingsIQ newsletter defines the future of meetings and events with an emphasis on disruptive strategies that improve knowledge sharing. Subscribe for weekly updates: [hubform id='0c0e5397-d16e-4436-965b-4d5a6aa35695'] The Future of Meetings + Events Samsung Electronics launched its new 360-degree virtual reality camera in Barcelona last week during the annual Mobile World Congress. In a surprise appearance, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg came on stage to discuss the future of VR and how it could impact various industry sectors, including meetings and events. “Imagine holding a group meeting or event anywhere in the world,” Zuckerberg said. “Right now, virtual reality is mostly used for games and entertainment, but that’s quickly evolving. One day you’ll be able to put on a headset that’ll change the way you live, work and communicate.” Meanwhile, at the Catalan Tourist Board booth at Mobile World Congress, delegates buckled up in a moving V