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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...
Pirates and Poachers Persist

Pirates and Poachers Persist

Room block poachers, pirates, and scammers are consistent sources of frustration for those in the business events industry. Room block poachers/pirates/scammers have been around, it seems, forever. Maybe the only break the industry has gotten from these scammers was...

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Exciting Reasons to Meet in Richmond, Virginia

Exciting Reasons to Meet in Richmond, Virginia

Dynamic, inclusive, and growing: The Richmond Region is the right choice for your next meeting or convention. Meeting planners are discovering what industry leaders and innovators already know: Exciting things are happening in Richmond, Virginia. Named one of the top...

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Should CEOs Go All-In on AI?

A new survey of executives suggests they’re hoping new technologies will get them through headwinds. They may, but not by themselves. This year has been a challenging one for leaders, but CEOs are feeling relatively upbeat about it. According to a new global CEO...

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Meet in Toronto—Bold Ideas and Energy at 100%

Meet in Toronto—Bold Ideas and Energy at 100%

Everything you need for a meeting beyond success? You’ll find it in Toronto. Toronto is a premier destination for meetings, where the industry’s leading experts come together and create new ideas. Not only Canada’s largest and most visited city, Toronto is also an...

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