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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...
Why Boards Need to Be More Agile

Why Boards Need to Be More Agile

Post-pandemic, boards have asked to meet more often, do more, and think bigger. One governance expert shares what that process looks like. Faster. If there’s one word that summarizes what association governance requires now, it’s that. Associations have been pressed...

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Two Convention Centers, One Big Meeting

Two Convention Centers, One Big Meeting

Participants at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) annual meeting network, work, and hang out in the multi-story staircase in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. (Alabastro Photography) Along with thousands of audiologists,...

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2025 January Connects

2025 January Connects Tracy Bury led us through an exploration of key DEI factors in a global context through an interactive quiz and an insightful presentation. Watch now to sharpen your global event planning skills! The post 2025 January Connects appeared first on...

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Jordan Lacey | PCMA Member Spotlight

Jordan Lacey | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Jordan Lacey, MBA, CMP, Project Manager: Tech Events, Capital One What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I first got involved with PCMA after graduating with an undergraduate degree in Event Management because I saw it as an...

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2025 February Connects

2025 February Connects Hear from four experienced CEMA members as they pull back the curtain on their transition from corporate life to freelance success. You’ll get the inside scoop on conquering hurdles, mastering financial stability in a gig economy, and seizing...

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