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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...
Major Projects Reshaping Indy’s Convention Campus

Major Projects Reshaping Indy’s Convention Campus

From a major convention center expansion to new hotels, cultural landmarks, and entertainment hubs, these projects will elevate the attendee experience and further solidify Indy as a premier destination for meetings and events.  Expanding the Heart of Indy’s Meetings...

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How to Make Changes Efficiently

How to Make Changes Efficiently

Addressing silos and miscommunication needn’t require a massive reorganization, experts say—it starts with knowing your blind spots.  “The thing I wish I could change is how we deal with each other,” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff at an all-hands meeting earlier...

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How Is DOGE Impacting the Meetings Industry?

How Is DOGE Impacting the Meetings Industry?

Business travel and professional development — considered “non-essential expenses” — are usually prime targets for cutting when higher-education budgets are tight. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-efficiency initiative executive order includes a...

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Medical Professionals Going to Extremes

Medical Professionals Going to Extremes

World Extreme Medicine Conference Date: Nov. 16-18, 2024 Location: Dynamic Earth Science Centre and Planetarium, Edinburgh, Scotland Website: worldextrememedicine.com 2024 Global Attendees: 300 Primarily from U.K., U.S., Australia, and Europe Illustration by Carmen...

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