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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...

Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major US-Based Congress

At the time of writing, 2,403 mathematicians from 76 countries had signed a petition to move ICM 2026 out of the United States. In the wake of World War I, relations between mathematicians who had been on opposite sides of the conflict were shaky at best. After the...

A Cure for Cross-Functional Chaos

Having different departments work together can get messy. The fix requires a leader’s attention to the disconnects. Organizations are asked to do a lot of cross-functional work, and for good reason. At associations, the meetings department inevitably touches on what...

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...
An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI

An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI

Castleberry shared her AI expertise at edUcon. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group Princess Castleberry, the CEO of Castleberry Global, a speaking and leadership training company, describes herself as a tech enthusiast rather than a technologist. “I’m an...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Katherine Dow Tradeshow Logic has expanded its sales team, adding Katherine Dow as Account Executive. Dow will help show organizers drive trade show and event growth through strategic sales support. She brings extensive experience in exhibit space, digital, and...

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Report: Americans Have High Trust in Nonprofits

Report: Americans Have High Trust in Nonprofits

Independent Sector’s report found plenty of bipartisan support for nonprofits’ missions, but also concern about government’s involvement.  Americans’ trust in nonprofits remains high, according to a new survey, though many express concerns about the sector’s evolving...

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Are You Ready for the Zero-Click Economy?

Are You Ready for the Zero-Click Economy?

Planners need coordinated expertise in content strategy, technical optimization, competitive analysis, and performance measurement to maximize the benefits of AI-enabled event marketing. At mdg, we’re already seeing leads attributed directly to Large Language Models...

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