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Phoenix Is in Session
Association planners are finding more to work with in the “Silicon Desert.” Phoenix has long been appreciated for its sunshine, resorts, and luxury amenities. But ask Lorne Edwards what meeting planners should know about the city, and he does not start with the...
Christine A. Cleaver | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Christine A. Cleaver, Assistant Professor of Event Management, NYU School of Professional Studies, Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I first became involved with PCMA because I was...
Report: Attendees Want Unconventional Learning
Freeman’s latest survey finds that conference-goers are eager to learn outside of the traditional session room—and if they can network, even better. Meeting attendees are seeking more opportunities for learning outside the traditional session, according to a new...
After the World Cup: How Atlanta Is Shaping the Future of Association Meetings
Fresh off hosting the world, Atlanta offers association event planners a timely look at global access, Downtown momentum, and attendee experiences designed for what meetings need next. Association meetings are entering a new era, and Atlanta is ready for it. As...
New EIC Study Measures the Global Economic Significance of Business Events
The global business events industry generated $3.1 trillion in total business sales in 2025, contributed $1.8 trillion to global GDP, and supported 24.2 million jobs, according to the full “2026 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study,” released by the...
Here’s Why New Opportunities to Plan and Host Financial Services Events Are Growing Fast
The Confidential Computing Summit 2026, where fintech security is on the agenda, will convene in June at the historic, fortress-like San Francisco Mint. Venue security and safe, stable destinations are table stakes for financial services events. The financial services...
