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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...
Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes

Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes

Zanny Minton Beddoes will present the opening keynote, “Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026,” on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders on Monday, Jan. 12, in Philadelphia. When Zanny Minton Beddoes moved from working as an economist...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Michelle Fisher Reyes Visit Pittsburgh has named Michelle Fisher Reyes as its new vice president of community and government affairs. Reyes brings more than two decades of experience building partnerships and advancing community-focused initiatives to her new role. As...

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So Good It’s EPIC

Mark your calendars and clear your schedule for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2025 this 8-10 December in Houston, Texas. Trust us when we tell you this isn’t just another industry conference… this is ONE EPIC EVENT that’s about to raise everything...

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Association Dues Paid By Federal Grant Recipients

Association Dues Paid By Federal Grant Recipients

Recent announcements by the federal government address the use of federal grant funds for dues paid to associations. On August 28, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Attorney General “to investigate whether Federal grant funds are...

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Associations Respond to the Government Shutdown

Associations Respond to the Government Shutdown

As congressional gridlock forces the temporary end of funding for the federal government, groups are stressing the impact of the problem and offering members lifelines. Following the shutdown of the federal government that began October 1, associations have been...

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