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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...
Discover Meetings in Virginia Beach

Discover Meetings in Virginia Beach

From innovative facilities to a vibrant, coastal setting, Virginia Beach is an ideal destination for memorable meetings. Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay is the vibrant, coastal city of Virginia Beach, an ideal setting for memorable meetings of all...

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Mary Thao | PCMA Member Spotlight

Mary Thao | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Mary Thao, Director of Meetings & Events, ACA International What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I know that the best in the industry are members of professional associations. I had heard outstanding feedback about PCMA’s...

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What Successful Change Management Looks Like

What Successful Change Management Looks Like

A survey of employees finds that most are disappointed in how leaders communicate around change. A solution: Assume a negative balance of trust, and work to improve it. Change is good, we like to say. But employees may have a few thoughts about that.  A recent survey...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Recent announcements about career changes include: Carissa Koral, Connor Foster, Joel Sallee, Ragan Savage Louisville Tourism has announced the following promotions and new hires: Carissa Koral has been promoted to Director of Northeast Sales. Since joining Louisville...

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