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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...
Meet in Chicago—a City That’s Never Outdone

Meet in Chicago—a City That’s Never Outdone

Chicago doesn’t just host meetings, it transforms them. If you’re looking for an accessible, thriving city for your next meeting or conference, you’d be wise to choose Chicago. Served by two international airports with more than 240 daily nonstop flights, Chicago is...

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5 Metrics to Focus on for Greener Meetings

5 Metrics to Focus on for Greener Meetings

ACS Fall 2025 took place Aug.16-21 at Washington, D.C.’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center. More than 10,000 chemists traveled to the U.S. capital in August for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Fall 2025 Meeting. In addition to offering a robust scientific...

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What Successful Boards Need Now

2025 has been marked by disruption. One expert recommends getting boards to act fast—and plan better for the future.  Last year the consulting firm Association Laboratory, Inc. released a white paper calling for stronger association governance measures, Creating and...

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