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The Virtue of Doing Less
Leaders are often charged to add new projects. But overburdened executives should also look at places to ease their burdens. An association leader can be easily enchanted by one word: more. More products and services, more member groups to reach out to, more sponsors,...
Event Registration & Event Ticketing Software: What Organizers Need to Know
Event Registration & Event Ticketing Software: What Organizers Need to Know Event organizers are entering a new chapter in the coming years. Expectations have changed; attendees behave differently, and the tools used to run events must now work faster, smarter,...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Seth Godin on Leadership and AI, Plus Sustainable Swag and Smarter Event Menus
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: 3 Smart Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Cut Carbon Emissions From “Meatless Mondays” to “ganging” menus, easy ways to cut the carbon emissions of F&B at events from international science society...
More Engagement, Same Challenges Face Associations
New research reveals that, despite more frequent and innovative outreach efforts, many associations still struggle to overcome communication barriers and forge meaningful connections with members. Solving these challenges calls for a sharper focus on strategy and a...
Let’s Talk About Chatbots
Exhibition and event organizers are far too familiar with the pre-event deluge of repetitive questions from attendees and exhibitors that can overwhelm their team. One association discovered a solution that reduced its staff’s workload by 80% while simultaneously...
People on the Move
Dan Hayes The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has appointed Dan Hayes as its new chief operating officer. Hayes will lead operations, expansion, and renovation initiatives at the convention center as he oversees the organization’s broader operational...
