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Your Summer Conference, Simplified: Three Reasons Why Des Moines Is Built for Easy
The skyline of Des Moines, Iowa, blends modern architecture with Midwest charm—offering a breathtaking backdrop for meetings, events, and unforgettable sunsets. June is the perfect time to kick off a stress-free event season—and no city makes it easier than Des...
People on the Move
Recent announcements about career changes include: Abby Poeske Meet Minneapolis has named Abby Poeske its Vice President of Destination Development and Public Affairs. In this role, Poeske will oversee the implementation of the new 10-year destination master plan as...
2024 IAEE Award Winner Christen Tye is a Fierce Chapter Advocate
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE As a dedicated Board member of IAEE’s Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, Christen Tye, CEM has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing the chapter’s mission. Her...
5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Meetings in Uncertain Times
Scientific, academic, and research meetings and those with a large international attendance could potentially face the strongest headwinds. It’s really hard to provide advice for navigating changes that could significantly impact your next meeting’s performance. Trade...
‘It’s Like the Pandemic All Over Again’
Political tension in the U.S. is driving uncertainty around Canadian meetings and events. The first Web Summit in North America takes place next week in Vancouver, Canada, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, May 27-30. The event, which replaces Collision, a previous...
Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Keys to Unlocking Your Data
If members are an association’s lifeblood, then data is its pulse—a vital health indicator revealing well-being, needs, and potential. As a pulse guides a doctor in treating a patient, data helps associations understand their members, events, and engagement to make...




