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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...

How Boards Can Adapt in the AI Era

The technology has brought big changes to associations’ industries. But the response needs to address more than AI. AI is here to stay. Time to change everything you know about how your board operates? The question is a little facetious. But only a little. After all,...

From Member Signals to Value: How AI Helps Associations Stay Relevant

Members reveal what they need through every interaction. AI can help associations act on that information and deliver personalized experiences.  Members have more ways than ever to get answers, education, and connection. They can search online, ask an AI tool, follow...

Five Ways to Build Legacy Into Your Next Event

Destination Canada’s Legacy & Impact Study provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that events create lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. Photo courtesy Hubert Kang. Historically, the business events industry has measured success in headcounts...

Why Jargon Is a Leadership Problem

Corporate buzzwords can be more than just annoyances. They can misalign groups and frustrate your best strategic intentions. Culture eats strategy for breakfast, the line goes. I’ll take it a step further: The language we use eats culture first. We’re familiar with...

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Planners Share Their Recent Challenges and Rewards

Planners Share Their Recent Challenges and Rewards

Convene‘s 32nd Annual Meetings Market Survey explored the state of the industry by surveying event professionals around the world about what’s working, what’s not, and how they are meeting uncertainty with agility and flexibility. Here are some additional responses...

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Top 10 Best In-Person Event Softwares For 2026

Top 10 Best In-Person Event Softwares For 2026  The demand for the best in-person event software is skyrocketing as the industry steps confidently into 2026. Organizers are no longer satisfied with basic check-in tools or simple event registration software....

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