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Trump Administration’s Policies and Cuts Being Felt by Events Industry
Event planners share new challenges brought on by the Trump administration’s rapid-fire changes. “Is anyone else starting to see cancellations in registrations from attendees whose travel has been cut off?” Kim Connolly, assistant director for programs and conferences...
Strengthen Your Event’s Digital Defense with Essential Cybersecurity Measures
In the fast-paced world of event management, cybersecurity often takes a backseat to more visible aspects of planning. However, as our recent IAEE Show Organizer Insights Hour revealed, this oversight can lead to significant vulnerabilities. With events increasingly...
Chloe Hanna
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Chloe Hanna, growth and operations lead at Lightbulb Teams, predicts that event costs will continue to rise in 2025, creating continuing...
Inside an Association’s Federal Workforce Response
White House-ordered layoffs and travel restrictions have challenged the American Association for Public Opinion Research. It’s found ways to assist members, fast. Tristanne M. Staudt is facing what she calls the “worst-case scenario.” As the executive director of the...
Kaylee Harris, CMP
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. For Class of 2025 member Kaylee Harris, CMP, meeting event manager at Maritz, both mentoring others and learning from mentors have been key to her sense of...
People on the Move
Recent announcements about career changes include: Danielle Robards The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, has announced the appointment of Danielle Robards as director of group development, focusing on driving group sales and cultivating relationships...
