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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...
Authentic Cultural Experiences

Authentic Cultural Experiences

Beautiful and convenient, Puerto Rico checks all the boxes for meetings and conventions.  U.S. citizens don’t need a passport to visit Puerto Rico, the vibrant Caribbean island with a rich history, warm culture, and festive atmosphere. Nor do they have to swap their...

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How Denver Innovates Events and Inspires Attendees

How Denver Innovates Events and Inspires Attendees

The recent expansion of Denver’s Colorado Convention Center doubled the facility’s size to 2.2 million total square feet of space. When it comes to convenience, it’s tough to top the Mile High City. With more than 1,800 daily flights from Denver International Airport,...

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Where Should CEOs Limit AI?

Where Should CEOs Limit AI?

As associations do more around the technology, they’ll have to determine where experts fit in. The more training around that, the better. Teaching builds trust. That’s one of the main lessons I took from reporting on AI trends for the latest batch of Associations Now...

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