While the convention industry is taking a huge financial hit during the coronavirus outbreak, it’s also being forced to innovate.

The financial implications to the industry are dire. Due to corporate travel restrictions and government actions meant to stem the pace of infections, conference planners worldwide have been forced to shut down hundreds of events from February through May.

Aaron Nicodemus is the Editor-in-Chief of Compliance Week. He previously worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Law and as business editor at the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass. Email: aaron.nicodemus@complianceweek.com LinkedIn:...