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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...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Jennifer Matarangas-King The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has named Jennifer Matarangas-King as its next commissioner of tourism. She will replace Joseph Boschulte, who will stay onboard to assist through the transition period. A native of St. Croix,...

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Stop Counting Seats and Start Igniting Sparks

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Dahlia El Gazzar, DES is the Tech Evangelist who founded Dahlia+Agency after working with tech companies and event industry trailblazers that awoke her to the need for speed – for closing the gap...

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