Drummers kept the beat as the Spokane Tribe of Indians dancers performed. The AMC Institute (AMCI) Annual Meeting is a small event — between 200-300 participants — but it can pack a big punch. That’s because AMCI is a nonprofit organization that supports, promotes,...

Navigating shifts in the business world and larger society is nothing new to the National Black MBA Association. The crowds have been noticeably thinner than usual at some major conferences held in the past few months,” a December 2025 Nature article noted. Those...

In partnership with Freeman, eXp completely reimagined their Expo Hall to be more central to the attendee journey. The Business Event Strategist of the Year category at the Visionary Awards recognizes professionals who lead business events with clear strategic intent,...

ORCID’s digital-first commitment guarantees that events are accessible for scholars and researchers working all over the world and also shapes the way the organization governs itself. For some global organizations, the impact of their events goes far beyond what...

LGBT MPA members connect at The Little Gay Pub during Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy LGBT MPA. The Groundbreaker Award is given to event strategists who are challenging the status quo with new approaches or initiatives to advance equity,...

Honorees and professional excellence finalists toasted each other during Convening Leaders 2026 in January in Philadelphia. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group Capping off Business Events Industry Week, May 5-7, the PCMA Foundation will single out the...