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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...
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...
Earning My CEM Certification Transformed My U.S. Events Career
By Victoria Plotnikova, CEM, CTSM | Account Executive | Expo Convention Contractors, Inc. Earning my CEM certification has been one of the most enriching experiences of my professional journey. Coming from a background rooted in the European and Russian events...
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...
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...
Surprise the Crowd: The Late-Summer Meeting Destination They’ll Talk About All Year
Cleveland’s Huntington Convention Center and connected 600-room Hilton Cleveland Downtown, with Key Tower and the brand-new Sherwin Williams building in the background. September in Cleveland, Ohio feels like the best of two seasons—summer’s warmth lingers, but the...




