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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...

What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings

As he spoke onstage at AOTA’s 2026 annual meeting, J.R. Martinez was surprised by Kim, who had been his occupational therapist. This past April, the opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo INSPIRE in...

Lights, Camera, Engagement: How Video is Transforming Events

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’ve ever wondered whether your event content is working as hard as it could be, you’re not alone. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in the exhibition professional’s arsenal and not...

Five Major Industry Events Convening in Anaheim in the Next Five Years

The 100,000-square-foot Grand Plaza is the Anaheim Convention Center’s front porch, offering plenty of breezy, palm tree–studded outdoor space for al fresco events. Anaheim isn’t just accessible, it’s evolving. New meeting venues, refreshed experiences, and expanding...
5 Insights for Building a New Event

5 Insights for Building a New Event

For Newtopia Now, having a clearly defined mission, vision, and purpose provided cohesion across all disciplines and brought the Newtopia Now story to life. Transforming an idea into a successful new event requires more than just creativity and a clear vision. Last...

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How Boards Can Address Disruption

How Boards Can Address Disruption

Strategic governance is under more pressure than ever. ASAE Research Foundation Chair Jay Karen, CAE, discusses effective responses, at ASAE and beyond. Jay Karen, CAE, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, joined the ASAE board in 2020. “It was the best...

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Taking a Strategic Approach to Nondues Revenue

Taking a Strategic Approach to Nondues Revenue

Nondues revenue isn’t new, but associations’ need for that revenue is. For years, associations have viewed nondues revenue as a bonus, but with revenue from memberships declining and the demand for engaging member experiences rising, nondues revenue is now less of a...

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