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Why Board-CEO Trust Is Eroding
The C-suite is increasingly expected to deliver smart guidance fast around today’s challenges. A longer-term discussion may be in order. Boards and CEOs are having a hard time staying in sync, according to a new study. That’s dog-bites-man stuff, I know; after years...
Be One of the First to Meet at Miami Beach Convention Center’s Headquarter Hotel
In late 2027, the Miami Beach Convention Center campus will welcome an 800-room Grand Hyatt-branded headquarter hotel purpose built for high-performing citywide conventions. Greater Miami is on the cusp of a new era. Last year, officials celebrated the groundbreaking...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: The Art of Connection and Leading With Presence with Jesse Israel
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: The Art of Connecting How Adam Rosendahl’s Late Nite Art workshops use storytelling, music, and drawing to help attendees break down barriers, connect in new ways and unleash creativity. Written and read by...
Chatbots Versus AI Agents: What Association Leaders Need to Know
Chatbots and AI agents are not the same thing, and choosing the wrong one for the wrong workflow has real consequences for your organization. Your board wants to know what you’re doing about AI. Your staff wants to know how AI will affect their job trajectories. And...
The AI Edge for Events
Editorial Note: This blog concludes our Expo! Expo! 2025 recap series. Click on the links to read the previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. There’s a reason exhibitions and events professionals circle Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting &...
Why a Reliable Web Platform Is the Best Investment for a Lean Association Team
When a web platform fights back instead of fading into the background, the whole organization pays the price in time, stress, and lost focus. Association professionals know the feeling well: too much to do, not enough people to do it, and a website that seems to...

