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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...
Volunteer for PCMA APAC Advisory Board

Volunteer for PCMA APAC Advisory Board

Call for Volunteers Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of business events and the profession? Are you ready to give back? PCMA APAC is seeking passionate business event leaders who want to make a difference to join the APAC Advisory Board. The role of...

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Advance Reading for ASAE’s MMC + Tech Conference

Advance Reading for ASAE’s MMC + Tech Conference

This year’s conference covers personas, surveys, AI, DEI, and more—a provides a reminder of the importance of silo-busting. Different parts of our organization aren’t talking to each other. It’s a common lament in associations, especially since what used to be...

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