American associations trying to put on world-class conferences have had the same realization as soccer fans wishing they could witness World Cup action in the U.S.: Lots of people who want to come to this country can’t due to visa policies. Some refuse to visit the U.S. as an act of protest.Association leaders have told CEO Update that foreign attendance at their U.S. meetings has declined in the past year. Some are increasing remote participation for those who can’t get visas, delaying important presentations to the following year, or planning to host more meetings in other countries.When the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) held its first-ever annual… Read More