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Detroit Connected for Success: Why Ease of Access Drives Better Meetings
A thriving city with an accommodating infrastructure in a convenient Midwest location—Detroit should be at the top of your list of seamless event destinations. In Detroit, ease of access and expansive infrastructure offer a strategic advantage that helps meetings...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Social Impact in Action and the Business Case for Friendship with Shasta Nelson
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: ‘Every Action Matters’ A conference for social impact leaders takes a model approach to its own social impact projects in host destinations. Written and read by Michelle Russell, former editor in chief...
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Pablo de la Guardia The Panama Convention Center and Legends Global have named Pablo de la Guardia as general manager of the venue. The former Copa Airlines executive will now oversee operations, stakeholder relations, and growth in Panama City as well as day-to-day...
The Leadership Moments We Usually Miss
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Most leadership development focuses on the big moments like the keynote speech, the strategic pivot or the crisis response. But ask anyone who’s actually led a team through a chaotic exhibition floor or...
Designing Destination-Driven Events: Moving Beyond the Ballroom
Meeting planners have long understood that destination matters. But increasingly, the most successful events aren’t simply hosted in a city; they are shaped by it. According to Skift’s 2026 Megatrends report, planners are shifting toward an experience-driven mindset,...
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Chris CavanaughThe Expo Group has appointed Chris Cavanaugh as President, Corporate. His new role will focus on corporate growth strategy, drawing on expertise gained in previous roles such as CEO of The Imagine Group and CMO of Freeman. Cavanaugh will oversee...
