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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...
When Doing Nothing Is the Smart Move

When Doing Nothing Is the Smart Move

Leaders are judged on their decisiveness. But there are virtues to waiting until you have all the relevant information in hand.  Patience is a virtue. Yet fortune favors the bold. In this battle of the leadership cliches, which adage is correct? The answer, of course,...

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New Member Orientation (Q2 2025)

New Member Orientation (Q2 2025)

Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation webinar will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and...

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CEM Spotlight on Kate Feuling, CEM

Kate Feuling, CEM is a tenacious, passionate, and energetic meeting and event planner turned entrepreneur, specializing in exhibit hall management, sales, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships for events, trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences. With a wealth of...

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