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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: The Power of Art in Events, Meeting Boycotts and Industry Division, and Leading Under Pressure with Deborah Caldwell

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...
5 Metrics to Focus on for Greener Meetings

5 Metrics to Focus on for Greener Meetings

ACS Fall 2025 took place Aug.16-21 at Washington, D.C.’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center. More than 10,000 chemists traveled to the U.S. capital in August for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Fall 2025 Meeting. In addition to offering a robust scientific...

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What Successful Boards Need Now

2025 has been marked by disruption. One expert recommends getting boards to act fast—and plan better for the future.  Last year the consulting firm Association Laboratory, Inc. released a white paper calling for stronger association governance measures, Creating and...

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