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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...
Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet

Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet

Maybe it’s the ever-present mountain views that provide endless inspiration. Or maybe it’s the dedication to innovation that always has the Mile High City on the cutting edge. Whatever it is, Denver is full of new hotels, venues and amenities that are always evolving...

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CEMA Study Tour Recap: Atlassian Team ’25

CEMA Study Tour Recap: Atlassian Team ’25 Missed the action in Anaheim? Now’s your chance to dive into the key takeaways from the Atlassian Team ’25 Study Tour—on demand.  Tune in to hear about the most impactful sessions, memorable networking moments, and practical...

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Lucie Sagne

Lucie Sagne

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Lucie Sagne, event designer at MCI Group Canada, would like to see initiatives at events that tackle food waste expanded in practice. If you...

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