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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...
What Makes Macao a Top Meeting Spot?

What Makes Macao a Top Meeting Spot?

Macao’s compact footprint means that any location within the city can be reached in about 20 minutes or less, making it the perfect walkable city for your next meeting. No place in the world is quite like Macao, a unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures. A total...

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How Earning My CEM Shaped My Legacy

By B. Murphy, CEM | B. Murphy & Associates, LLC I first learned about the CEM Learning Program in 2011 when I attended IAEE’s Krakoff Leadership Institute (now the IAEE Leadership Institute). I made a commitment to my fellow KLI students that I would achieve my...

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Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?

Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?

This year, we explore the question of whether events professionals earn a salary commensurate with the requirements of the job. Illustration by Ellen Marello. Each year, we ask a question that would never be asked in polite circles: How much do you make? Our goal is...

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How to Support Your Overstressed People

How to Support Your Overstressed People

With burnout increasing, association leaders need to do more to support staff and members. Step one: Think beyond “wellness.” Burnout is back. According to a new report from the workforce research firm Gallagher [PDF], two-thirds of employers are concerned about...

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CEM Spotlight on Samer Munshi, CEM

Samer Munshi, CEM currently serves as Director of Business and Events Development for the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA). Over the past 15+ years, he has been trusted to lead the planning, execution and development of some of Saudi...

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CEMA Connects: Master the Repeatable Events Formula

CEMA Connects: Master the Repeatable Events Formula Now on demand! Learn how Camille Arnold, Director of Experiential Marketing at Splash scaled the company’s portfolio and discover the strategies behind creating impactful experiences—whether you’re connecting with...

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