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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...

The Ripple Effect of Recognition

Editorial Note: Originally published in the July 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I’d like to begin by recognizing the TSE’s Fastest 50 Award winners featured in this issue – congratulations! For me, this highlights something very important about our...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: The Power of Art in Events, Meeting Boycotts and Industry Division, and Leading Under Pressure with Deborah Caldwell

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...
Preserving Their Stories

Preserving Their Stories

Illustration by Carmen Segovia Association of African American Museums’ 47th Annual Conference Excursions included a visit to the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture and a trip to nearby St. Helena Island, a...

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At the Heart of It

At the Heart of It

A striking feature of the 2025 congress, the heart sculpture was presented after the event to imaging specialist Bracco, where it is now displayed at its worldwide headquarters in Milan, Italy. A gathering of more than 20,000 medical imaging professionals —...

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‘Every Action Matters’

‘Every Action Matters’

During the Points of Light Conference held at the New Orleans Marriott, social impact professionals packed shelter-in-place kits for the local community — an initiative guided by a local affiliate. During his 1988 Republican National Convention acceptance speech,...

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The Business Case for Greening Your Operations

The Business Case for Greening Your Operations

Editorial Note: This blog is the second in a five-part series based on IAEE’s “How To Guide to Sustainable Exhibitions,” a toolkit that offers exhibition organizers a practical, step-by-step framework for adopting and advancing sustainable practices to reduce...

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