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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...

The Heartbeat of the Show Floor

Engagement is the heartbeat of every successful show floor, and today’s tools are redefining how organizers connect attendees and exhibitors. The IAEE Event Tech Demo Day on 19 May puts a spotlight on the technologies and tactics that transform booths and floor plans...

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...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Recent announcements about career changes include: Brad Dean The Board of Commissioners of Explore St. Louis announced the appointment of Brad Dean as its new president and CEO. Dean brings over two decades of leadership in the tourism and destination marketing...

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Why You Should Pay More Attention To ROE

Why You Should Pay More Attention To ROE

To create a more powerful experience at the BBC Showcase: A Perfect Planet event, Encore used LED walls and creative lighting to wow the audience. We like to think that we are rational beings, but in fact, the vast majority of what we think and do is shaped by emotion...

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Priscillia Lau

Priscillia Lau

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Priscillia Lau, CX manager at Marina Bay Sands, offers her views on why hybrid and digital event formats are indispensable, and how venues can...

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