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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...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...

Jon Watson | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Jon Watson, Sr. National Sales Manager, Visit Detroit. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? PCMA has long been a cornerstone of the business events industry. I was first introduced to the organization while attending Capital...

Your Members Are Drowning in Information. Your Association Should Be Their Lifeline.

How AI is empowering associations to aggregate industry knowledge, deliver personalized content, and turn a new member benefit into a revenue engine. Does your industry have an overwhelming amount of content? If you’re like most associations, the answer is almost...
Three Tips for Navigating #ASAE25

Three Tips for Navigating #ASAE25

Flexibility is key for attendees in LA, from what we learn to how we learn it. If I’m counting correctly, this year will be my tenth time attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo. And it’s never stopped feeling a little overwhelming at first, because you’re asked...

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DEI Done Differently

DEI Done Differently

This article and those listed below are part of Convene’s August 2025 issue. Find the turn-page versions of this and past issues in our digital library. Illustrations by Mokshini In the months since the U.S. administration signed a Jan. 20 executive order declaring...

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3 Ways to Shift Messaging Around DEI at Events

3 Ways to Shift Messaging Around DEI at Events

While corporate citizenship professionals indicated that their companies’ commitment to DEI has gone down since last year, they’ve implemented workarounds, include reframing DEI initiatives and adjusting terminology. Here’s how corporate social responsibility...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Robert Cox DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, has appointed Robert Cox as director of sales and sports commission.  He will lead DistiNCtly Fayetteville’s efforts to recruit and support meetings...

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