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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...

How Leaders Can Keep Anxiety at Bay

Stress is abundant in the C-suite, especially these days. A healthy response demands responses that are authentic, not make-work. The most challenging thing about leadership is that doing it poorly often looks the same as doing it well. Confidence can rally the...

How Toronto’s Creative Capital Sparks Deeper Connection at Meetings

In 2017, UNESCO named Toronto a Creative City of Media Arts (the first Canadian city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network) for its thriving film, music, and digital media industries. In Toronto, creativity isn’t stationary or limited to art hanging on gallery...

Sneak Peek: Marketing & Engagement at Expo! Expo! 2026

Ask any veteran in the exhibitions and events industry where they go to get sharper, and the answer is nearly universal: Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Expo! Expo! is the ONE EPIC EVENT where the entire business events industry compares notes at...

Revenue Strategies That Deliver

Editorial Note: This blog is the fourth in a five-part series. Click on the links to catch up on previous installments of the series: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition has earned its reputation as the ONE EPIC EVENT for...

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My CEM is a Lifelong Compass

By Tom Cindric, CEM Emeritus | President, Exhibitions | Informa Connect Foodservice It is hard to believe that I first received my CEM at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Nashville in 1998! Since then, my CEM designation has been an important part...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Chris SchimekThe Freeman Company has promoted Chris Schimek to President of Freeman Events & Exhibits, a newly created position. He most recently served as the CEO of Freeman Events & Exhibits, where he led teams that plan, produce, and execute live events....

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Report: Events Pros Slower to Expand

As economic and geopolitical challenges persist, a new survey finds meetings leaders are looking for more value in current programs. According to a new survey, meetings and events leaders are restraining their ambitions in the face of political and economic headwinds,...

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