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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: Grounds for Gathering and Cutting Event Food Waste

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Grounds for Gathering This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to co-locate their annual event with a trade show, doubling the educational and networking opportunities for attendees. Written...

McCormick Place Meetings: 2026 News and Updates

As expectations for events continue to rise, McCormick Place is evolving to meet them with expanded offerings across sustainability, experience design, and community engagement.  As meeting and event professionals plan for 2026 and beyond, Chicago remains a top-tier...

Colaborar ya no es opcional: es la nueva ventaja competitiva de la industria MICE

Autor: Marcela Torres | Gerente Marketing y Comunicación, PCMA LATAM | Hoy, la colaboración se ha vuelto clave para crecer y también una forma de enviar un mensaje claro a la comunidad: no competimos, sumamos; no crecemos juntos, multiplicamos. En la industria de...
Planning for Extreme Weather

Planning for Extreme Weather

To date, planning protocol has been to consider weather in a short-term way. The time has come for a shift in thinking about climate risk much earlier in the event-planning process. Sustainability consultant Shawna McKinley, an instructor at the British Columbia...

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Environmental Justice as Theater

Environmental Justice as Theater

Rishi Varma explores themes of environmental justice in his new play ‘Sulfur Bottom.’ Photo by Austin Pogrob Climate Week NYC, organized by Climate Group, returns to New York City, Sept. 21-28, bringing together heads of government and leaders from the world of...

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How Leaders Can Spark Innovation

How Leaders Can Spark Innovation

New ideas don’t spring from top leadership alone. They don’t even have to be new. If you have a leadership role in any association, you’ve likely been charged to innovate. A little less clear, probably, is what innovate actually means.  Part of the confusion, I...

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10 Reasons to Meet in Chicago

10 Reasons to Meet in Chicago

Plan to hold your next meeting or event in Chicago and discover the unique experiences and amenities your attendees won’t find anywhere else.  Here are just a few of the reasons why Chicago should be your next meeting destination. And don’t just take it from us – hear...

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